CVSA News Updates

Government

Brake Inspection Blitz Set for Sept. 8-14

State and federal law enforcement officers will focus on inspecting truck and bus brake systems Sept. 8 to 14 during Brake Safety Week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said.

September 6, 2013
Government

CVSA to Start Enforcement of UCR Compliance Feb. 1

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced plans to begin enforcement Feb. 1 against carriers that have not complied with the Unified Carrier Registration program.

January 25, 2013
Government

Out-of-Service Rates 2nd-Lowest on Record at Roadcheck 2012 Event, CVSA Reports

Out-of-service rates both for drivers and for vehicles inspected during this year’s Roadcheck were the second lowest in the 25-year history of the safety event, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said last week.

August 20, 2012
Government

CVSA Enforcement Week Set for Oct. 17-23

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has set Oct. 17-23 as Operation Safe Driver week, in which enforcement of road safety rules will be stepped up throughout North America.

October 7, 2010
Government

CVSA Says Transportation Bill Needed to Continue Lowering Fatalities Rate

While truck-related road deaths hit a historic low last year, Congress needs to pass a transportation bill in order to reach a zero-fatalities goal, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said.

September 13, 2010
Government

CVSA Names Steve Keppler Executive Director

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance on Tuesday named Steve Keppler its executive director.

August 3, 2010