Province, Trucking Industry Offer Free Brake Inspections

Thousands of truckers across North America will take advantage of free brake checks during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Awareness Week.

Nova Scotia will hold its check on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Kelly Lake Vehicle Inspection Station on Highway 102, near the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Vehicle inspectors from the three Maritime provinces will provide free checks for truckers who stop in from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"Out-of-adjustment air brakes and brake system defects are the major reasons for commercial vehicles being placed out of service," said Raymond Beaton, area coordinator of vehicle compliance for Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. "By having inspectors from all three Maritime provinces on hand, we're emphasizing that an inspection in Nova Scotia is the same as a trucker will receive in New Brunswick, P.E.I. and throughout North America."

There will be a mechanic available to make free brake adjustments if necessary and inspectors will show drivers how to adjust air brakes and check for other brake-related defects. Safety literature and refreshments will also be provided.

Similar events are being held in New Brunswick and P.E.I. For more information on Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week, visit www.cvsa.org/programs/op_airbrake.aspx .