In the Safety Lane with CVSA
Navigating North American highways today involves skill and quick thinking. In order to do this, vehicles must be in safe operating condition and drivers must be alert and aware of their surroundings. Periodically, In the Safety Lane with CVSA discusses subjects on safety and security that are important to all who work in the commercial motor vehicle profession — both government and industry — and includes tips and news to help everyone who travels our nation's highways to steer clear of dangerous situations and avoid injuries and fatalities.
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NAIC 2009Monday, September 14, 2009 Roadside inspectors are highly-trained professionals who save lives every day by keeping unsafe commercial vehicles and drivers off the roads. The work of a commercial vehicle inspector is not easy but it is one of the most vital in public safety. Each year, CVSA recognizes the best of the best by inviting member jurisdictions throughout North America to participate in the North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC).....Read More »
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Distracted Driving #1Wednesday, September 9, 2009 There are an estimated 1.5 million collisions a year are attributed to driver inattention, which equates to roughly 4,300 crashes a day - with all types of motor vehicles traveling the roadways. Anything that takes your hands off the wheel, your eyes off the road or your mind off the task of driving is distracted driving and can be very dangerous not only to you as a driver but everyone.....Read More »
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Distracted Driving #2Wednesday, September 9, 2009 This discussion focuses on how two organizations: OOIDA and FMCSA perceive the problem of distracted driving.....Read More »
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HazMat Inspections & the HazMat Out of Service Criteria: FAQs Vs. MythsFriday, June 31, 2009 CVSA's Hazardous Materials Committee provides technical expertise related to hazardous materials/transportation of dangerous goods in an effort to reduce incidents and encourage uniformity and consistency in the application of the regulations......Read More »
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Bus Safety Summit 2009Wednesday, April 15, 2009 While bus and motorcoach safety has traditionally been one of the safest modes of transportation, a number of recent events, including several high-profile crashes, has resulted in increased scrutiny of operators that move passengers.....Read More »
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Spotlight on The Michigan Truck Safety CommissionWednesday, December 17, 2008 The Michigan Truck Safety Commission (MTSC) is the only organization in the nation dedicated to commercial truck driver education and training supported not with tax dollars but solely by....Read More »
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Operation Safe Driver 2008Monday, October 20, 2008 ....Read More » |
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Brake Safety Week 2008Tuesday, Sept 22, 2008 ....Read More » |
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Brake Safety Week 2007Tuesday, August 28, 2007 We all know that when we put our foot down on a vehicle's brake, it slows it down to a stop. Brakes are arguably the most critical operating system in vehicle safety, and yet are all too often taken......Read More » |
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RAD TalkThursday, August 9, 2007 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of National Transportation on Level VI inspections of spent nuclear fuel and......Read More » |
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Roadcheck ChatFriday, May 25, 2007 Starting June 5, approximately 10,000 specially-trained and certified officers will blanket North America's roadways to prevent truck and bus crashes and save lives. This podcast features interviews......Read More » |
