Brake Safety Week returns August 23–29, 2026, with commercial motor vehicle inspections focused on brake systems and components.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week is designed to identify brake-related violations and reduce crashes caused by faulty braking systems. This year’s inspections will place particular emphasis on drums and rotors.
EPIC’s latest Fleet Beat outlines what motor carriers should know ahead of the enforcement period, including:
- What inspectors will be looking for during Brake Safety Week
- Why brake-related out-of-service violations can have consequences beyond the inspection itself
- How violations can affect Safety Measurement System performance
- Steps motor carriers can take now to review their performance and address potential issues
