The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced its annual Brake Safety Week, set to take place August 24–30, 2025, across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

This high-visibility enforcement initiative focuses on one of the most critical components of any commercial vehicle: the brake system. And this year, inspectors will be paying even closer attention to one area in particular—brake drums and rotors.

Why This Matters

During Brake Safety Week, CVSA-certified officers will conduct thorough inspections of commercial vehicles. Those found with brake-related out-of-service (OOS) violations—or any other OOS issues—will be immediately removed from service until the issues are corrected.

This year’s campaign puts drums and rotors in the spotlight. According to the CVSA:

“Brake drum and rotor issues may affect a vehicle’s brake efficiency. Broken pieces may become dislodged en route, causing damage to other vehicles or leading to serious injuries or fatalities.”

Inspectors may also utilize performance-based brake testers (PBBT) to assess braking force and identify underperforming systems.

What’s At Risk?

For carriers, a failed inspection can lead to:

 🚫 Unexpected vehicle downtime
💸 Costly repairs and towing
📉 CSA score impacts
⚠️ Potential damage to your company’s reputation and contracts

How Synergic Software Helps You Stay Road-Ready

At Synergic Software, we know that compliance doesn’t happen in a week—it’s built into your everyday operations. Our platform empowers fleet managers, safety officers, and drivers to stay ahead of inspections, proactively identify issues, and maintain audit-ready records year-round.

Here’s how we help you prepare for Brake Safety Week—and every week:

✅ Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspection Logs
Ensure brake drums, rotors, and all critical systems are inspected with easy-to-complete, mobile-friendly forms. Require photos, notes, and signatures for full accountability.

✅ Automated Maintenance Scheduling
Track service intervals on brake components and get notified when preventive maintenance is due—so you’re not caught off guard by worn parts.

✅ Real-Time Defect Reporting
Drivers can log brake issues directly from the road, triggering instant alerts to maintenance teams. This shortens response times and reduces risk.

✅ Inspection Readiness Dashboard
View the compliance status of your entire fleet at a glance. See which vehicles are due for service, inspection, or repair—before enforcement officers do.

✅ Audit-Proof Documentation
Store digital records of every inspection, repair, and defect report in one place—searchable, exportable, and fully compliant with DOT and CVSA standards.

During last year’s Brake Safety Week, 16,725 inspections were performed on commercial motor vehicles. Of those inspected vehicles, 2,149 had brake-related out-of-service violations, which is a 12.8% out-of-service rate. 

The Blitz Is Coming—Will You Be Ready?

Brake Safety Week isn’t just a one-off inspection—it’s a wake-up call for fleet safety and operational discipline.

Don’t scramble at the last minute. Get your teams, tools, and vehicles aligned now, so you can approach August with confidence—not compliance anxiety.

Let Synergic help you pass with flying colors.
👉 Book a demo to see how our platform keeps you road-safe and inspection-ready or sign up now for your free trial!