CVSA Brake Inspection Blitz Takes Out Nearly 10% of CMVs

CVSA Brake Inspection Blitz Takes Out Nearly 10% of CMVs

Unsafe brake-related problems led to nearly 10% of some 4,560 commercial motor vehicles being taken out of service in a single day of inspections conducted recently in North America.

Over 300 U.S. trucks placed out of service in one-day brake safety blitz

This year, emphasis was placed on vehicles’ drums and rotors. Thirty-two commercial motor vehicles had drum/rotor violations.

Nearly 400 commercial vehicles ordered out-of-service during surprise 24 hour brake blitz

On Tuesday, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released results from an unannounced brake inspection event that took place in April. CVSA’s annual surprise Brake Safety Day took place April 22, 2025, in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with an emphasis on brake drum and rotor violations. During single day effort, certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors conducted their routine roadside inspections with a focus on brake systems and c…