Efforts to crack down on brake fires are in place

Efforts to crack down on brake fires are in place

By Brady Halbleib Click here for updates on this story     PLACER COUNTY, California (KOVR) — Placer County is stepping up efforts to prevent roadside fires along the Interstate 80 corridor through the Sierra, as rising temperatures increase the risk of brake fires on big rigs descending from the summit. In response, county officials hosted a

Placer County takes steps to prevent brake fires on Interstate 80

NorCal brake fire crackdown focuses on semi truck inspections to prevent roadside fires on I-80

A county in northern California is pushing a brake fire crackdown to prevent roadside fires this summer.  Placer County is stepping up efforts to prevent semi truck brake fires and the subsequent roadside fires along Interstate 80 through the Sierra this summer with a push for preventative measures. June 16th was the official beginning of the California Trucking Association’s Brake Safety Awareness Week.  According to a Press Release, Placer Cou…