The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is sponsoring Brake Safety Week between September 12 and 18. During the week, commercial truck safety organizations across the U.S. will be inspecting commercial trucks to make sure they are in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, according to the Boonville Daily News.
Experts say that braking systems are one of, if not the most important piece of safety equipment on a vehicle. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors, including those with the Missouri Dept. of Transportation, the Missouri Highway Patrol and city police departments typically pay a lot of attention to the braking systems of commercial trucks.
Braking systems on commercial trucks are particularly important. In 2009, the most frequent problems cited by inspectors were brakes that were out of adjustment, and brake hose or tubing problems. In 2009 alone, 40,000 violations were recorded during Missouri commercial truck inspections. However, officials do note that motor carriers do a good job of maintaining braking systems.
Trucks with improperly maintained brakes can have devastating accidents. Because commercial trucks are so much larger and heavier than any passenger vehicle, a commercial truck will typically cause a large amount of damage to any vehicles and passengers it comes into contact with.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri truck accident, the trucking company that owns the truck may be liable for a large compensation award that could include damage to your vehicle, medical expenses, and lost current and future wages. If you have been injured in a truck accident, contact the St. Louis truck accident attorneys at Page Law. They will provide you with a free consultation of your case. Contact them today at 314-322-8515.
