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Put the brakes on inspection
“We had our first Landstar 90-120-day inspection this week. It just so happened to fall right before the big Safety Push 2014, and although it ended up being expensive, I’m really glad it happened when and where it did.”
May 16, 2014
Channel 19
Preps for Brake Safety Week, starting tomorrow
Brake maintenance tips and resources from longtime brake system components manufacturer Bendix — and the top states for brake inspections/violations.
September 7, 2013
Channel 19
Why unintended acceleration isn’t a heavy-duty issue
Frenchman Frank Lecerf ‘s Renault auto recently led him on a 125-mph tour of the French coastline when its throttle/brake controls malfunctioned — have you ever had an unintended-acceleration problem?
February 16, 2013
Channel 19
Treadle valve corrosion a growing problem?
Adjustment isn’t the only brake problem going — observer and longtime former driver Allan Powell suggests treadle valve corrosion is a growing issue.
January 24, 2013
Regulations
Roadcheck out-of-service rates near historic lows
Roadcheck 2012 concentrated on braking systems and hours of service, the top ranking violations for vehicles and drivers.
August 15, 2012
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