Do you want to share the road with trucks which have bent, rusty, or cracked rear underride guards?
We are encouraged by CVSA’s response to our request that they add underride guards to their vehicle inspections. Guards that are weak to begin with become even weaker when they are not properly maintained.
“There are currently 15 items on the CVSA out-of-service criteria that render a commercial motor vehicle operator unqualified to drive if their trucks do not meet CVSA standards,” the [senators’] letter said. “This list includes lighting devices, windshield, wipers and frame of the vehicle.”
But NOT underride guards!
We’ll keep you updated on the results of their research across the country, August 27-31.
See this Transport Topics article: https://www.ttnews.com/articles/cvsa-responds-senators-deciding-spend-day-inspecting-trailer-underride-guards
Using the K.I.S.S. method to recognize what major safety features are required to reduce the death and destruction of a 40-ton tractor trailer hurtling down the highway are:
1. Quality Tires
2. Functioning Brakes
3. Front, Side, and Rear Underride Guards
4. An Alert Experienced Professional Driver