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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 23-29

Washington, D.C. (May 29, 2026) – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 23-29 as this year’s Brake Safety Week, a seven-day focused inspection and enforcement initiative designed to improve safety by ensuring commercial motor vehicles on our roadways are operating with properly maintained and functioning braking systems.

 

Throughout that week, trained and certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct routine commercial motor vehicle inspections with a focus on brake systems and components. Vehicles with brake-related out-of-service violations, or any other out-of-service violations, will be removed from roadways until those violations are corrected.

 

In addition, inspectors will focus on drums and rotors, the emphasis for this year’s brake-safety initiative. Brake drum and rotor issues may affect a vehicle’s brake efficiency. Broken pieces of drums and rotors may become dislodged from the vehicle en route and damage other vehicles or result in injuries or fatalities to the motoring public.

 

During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will report data to CVSA about vehicle inspections and brake-related violations. CVSA will collect and analyze all submitted brake-related data and release the results later this year. By dedicating focused resources and attention to brake safety, CVSA aims to reduce violations, improve compliance and make roadways safer for all users.

 

In addition to inspections, Brake Safety Week also emphasizes education and awareness. Inspectors and officials will engage with drivers, motor carriers and mechanics to highlight the role that proactive vehicle maintenance plays in reducing crashes and saving lives.

 

Motor carriers and drivers are encouraged to perform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure all brake components are in proper working condition before operating their vehicles. Brake Safey Week serves as an important reminder that safety is a shared responsibility among drivers, motor carriers, inspectors and the broader transportation community.

 

Brake Safety Week aims to improve commercial motor vehicle brake safety throughout North America. The goal is to eliminate roadway crashes by conducting roadside inspections and educating drivers, mechanics, large- and small-fleet motor carriers, owner-operators, and others on the importance of proper brake inspection, maintenance and operation.

 

CVSA is a nonprofit organization composed of local, state, provincial, territorial and federal commercial motor vehicle safety officials and industry representatives in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The Alliance aims to prevent commercial motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities and believes that collaboration between government and industry improves road safety and saves lives. Its mission is to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement by providing guidance, education and advocacy for enforcement and industry across North America.

ATRI to study safety and operational metrics of driver facing cameras

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today called on motor carriers to participate in its Safety Impacts of In-Cab Monitoring research, which will assess how driver-facing cameras (DFCs) can positively impact safety and operational metrics.

Fleets are increasingly adopting in-cab monitoring systems alongside other core safety technologies. In response, ATRI conducted prior research that examined driver perspectives of these systems, with a specific focus on DFCs.

This new study builds upon that work, collecting before and after safety metrics to identify any statistical relationships between deployment of in-cab monitoring systems and improvements in safety outcomes. The research will also map specific carrier and driver strategies for managing in-cab data that improve safety outcomes.

Motor carriers are invited to participate by Friday, July 24.

Data can be submitted online or by PDF at this link. All data will remain confidential and published only in an aggregate format.

FMCSA FY26 Grant Application Submission Period Now Open

Roadway safety is at the core of FMCSA’s mission. Our job is to focus on ways to reduce crashes and fatalities involving large trucks and buses on our nation’s roadways. That’s a big job – one we know we can’t do alone. That’s why we partner with state organizations, local jurisdictions, academic institutions, training providers, and other entities to promote commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety-related activities.

FMCSA has announced four Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for FY2026 grant opportunities. Now’s the time to gain information on eligibility requirements and the application process. The deadline is quickly approaching!

GRANT PROGRAMS

Each grant has its own purpose and eligibility criteria. Organizations should check the list below to see if there’s a suitable grant opportunity for them.

What type of projects receive FMCSA grant funding?

FMCSA provides funding for projects that:

  • Promote commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety
  • Innovate CMV technology
  • Increase the number of safe and responsible CMV operators
  • And more!

Eligibility

Organizations such as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, colleges/universities, trucking schools, law enforcement agencies, state agencies, local government agencies, Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, and other entities are eligible to apply for these grants, depending on the program. Individuals are not eligible. Check each grant program’s eligibility guidelines to assess which program(s) may apply to your organization.
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FREE TRAINING AND WEBINARS

Potential applicants can visit the online Grants Resource Center and gain training, guidance, and tools for a grant application and grant management assistance. To learn the finer points of writing an FMCSA grant application, view previously recorded video resources, including webinars and funding conferences. These resources provide helpful information to successfully apply. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the three Title VI Compliance Program compliance resources on this website to learn about the requirements.

GET STARTED!

Blue lineStart right away to research, identify, and prepare for a future grant application prior to FMCSA’s NOFO announcement. If you decide to apply for a grant, one of the first steps to take is registering your organization at https://www.sam.gov/ or the System for Award Management. This process can take up to 15 business days. The second step is to register on the grants.gov website. This can take two to four weeks.

Visit https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/grants to learn more about FMCSA grant programs.

It’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Jurisdictions have begun reminding drivers to share the road with riders, and encouraging all road users to implement safe practices to bolster safety for everyone. Below is a selection of member and partner news releases regarding this update.

Montgomery v. Caribe Transport: How This Supreme Court Decision Affects You

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The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport eliminated a federal preemption defense brokers had relied on for years. State-law negligent hiring claims against freight brokers can now proceed, and the implications extend well beyond the broker community.

Join Saxton & Stump Shareholders Doug Marcello and Trucking and Commercial Transportation Co-Chair Mike Traxler, alongside Vice President of Transportation at Marsh McLennan Agency Kevin Forbes, for a free webinar covering three areas of immediate concern:

  • Litigation exposure: what the decision means for broker liability and the carrier vetting standard going forward
  • Contractual indemnification: what to expect in broker-carrier agreements and how carriers should respond
  • Insurance: coverage considerations for brokers and carriers, including trucking companies that also broker loads

 

What You Will Learn

Attendees will leave with a clear framework for assessing their exposure and the practical steps to take now.