Annual DOT Inspection (Ultimate Guide)
Annual DOT inspections are a critical part of any trucking company’s vehicle maintenance program. But, an average of over 133,000 trucks are cited for Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (CFR 396.17c ) each year. The real number is closer to 140,000 trucks when you take the COVID 19 enforcement slump out…
DOT Tire Regulations: Ultimate Guide
DOT Tire Regulations DOT Tire regulations aim to ensure that commercial truck tires meet certain standards for performance and safety, including minimum legal tread depth and proper tire inflation pressures. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has established many safety regulations for tires used on commercial vehicles. These can be found in 49 CFR 393.75. The Federal Motor Carrier…
Preventing Air Brake System Leaks
Did you know that air brake system hoses and tube violations are the second most common vehicle maintenance DOT violation? In fact, almost 200,000 trucks or trailers a year are cited with a violation of 49 CFR 393.45. Let’s review the most common violations and find out how to prevent them from hurting your CSA…
Avoiding DOT Lighting Violations
Avoiding DOT lighting violations isn’t very hard. Usually, it just takes a few minutes a week to ensure you’re in compliance! Truck drivers should strive be in compliance with the the FMCSA lighting regulations at all times because lighting violations cause almost 70% of all roadside inspections. We often say that lighting violations are “Gateway…
Five Ways To Boost Semi-Truck Fuel Economy
Want to boost your semi-truck fuel economy by 15 to 20% or more? You can easily do that with these 5 tips! With diesel fuel prices at or near all time highs, it’s never been more important to manage this critical business expense. Slowing Down One of the easiest ways to boost your semi-truck fuel…
CVSA Brake Safety Week
CVSA Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-22 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing. Given the lackluster performance of trucks undergoing Level 1 DOT inspections during CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck back in June, we should expect similar results. That will mean about 20% of those vehicles and 4% of those drivers inspected to be…