Some Of The Most Common CSA Violations
Ensuring you avoid violating CSA regulations is a lot easier than you think!
As a trucker, it is critical that you avoid violating the regulations set out under CSA. From your actual truck to driver violations, there are many common issues that pop up that need to be addressed. Here are just a few of the most common CSA violations that occur most frequently and some helpful ways to avoid them.
Violation #1: Truck Lighting
Many violations that occur are related to lights or reflective material. Light violations have a CSA violation score of 6 which are quite severe. Furthermore, slight reflective material violations have a CSA violations score of 3. As a trucker, it is important to stay compliant and avoid any and all CSA violations. Thorough pre and post trip inspections can avoid these costly violations. This practice will ensure that your truck continues to comply with all regulations under the CSA.
Violation #2: Truck Brakes
Another aspect of trucks that frequently violate CSA regulations are the brakes. About 1/4th of violations each year are due to brakes. As a result, it is imperative that truckers ensure their brakes are properly maintained. One way for the driver to inspect the brakes is by learning what to look for. For instance, when drivers fully understand that the only way to really determine whether they have a problem with their brakes is to carefully measure the stroke, it can alleviate a lot of the violations that occur. Once you notice a problem with your brakes it is important that you immediately seek a repair and maintenance professional who can assist you in addressing the issue.
Violation #3: Truck Tires
About 11% of truck violations are due to faulty tires. In fact, half of those are all due to a violation in thread depth. As a result, you want to make sure that you a regularly getting pre and post trip inspections conducted, and include thorough checks on the tires.
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