EP. 21: CVSA's Brake Safety Week 2026

In Episode 21 of Driving Success, Tracy Derival and Matt Wiedmeyer, Senior Director of Asset Performance & Maintenance at Fleet Advantage, close out the third annual Summer of Safety series with a look at CVSA's Brake Safety Week 2026. They discuss common brake violations and practical inspection and maintenance strategies. The conversation also highlights Fleet Advantage's latest Truck Reliability Usage Safety Tracker (TRUST) Safety Index findings and why proactive, year-round brake maintenance is essential for safety, compliance, and fleet performance.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Matt Wiedmeyer
• 01:55 Brake Safety Week Goals
• 03:37 2025 Inspection Results
• 05:35 Drums and Rotor Components
• 07:50 TRUST Safety Index Data on Brake Safety
• 09:52 Advice for Long-Term Safety
• 12:30 Conclusion

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