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CVSA’s International Roadcheck Returns May 12-14 – Be Prepared!
March 02, 2026
CVSA’s International Roadcheck will take place from May 12 to 14. Are your drivers and vehicles ready for inspection? This year’s International Roadcheck will focus on cargo securement for vehicles, while the driver inspection emphasis will be on electronic logging device (ELD) tampering, falsification, or manipulation....
Be Prepared: Navigating Bomb Cyclones, Polar Vortexes & Raging Wildfires
November 03, 2025
As Fleets navigate severe weather challenges, truck drivers and fleet operators face a multitude of challenges on the road, with severe weather being one of the most unpredictable and potentially dangerous. From bomb cyclones and polar vortexes to raging wildfires, understanding these phenomena and preparing for them is crucial for safety and efficiency. Here are some helpful suggestions to help you navigate these severe weather events effectively....
CVSA Brake Safety Week 2025: What Drivers and Fleets Need to Know
July 28, 2025
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week reminds us all why brakes deserve our full attention. Effective braking ensures that trucks arrive safely at their destinations and protect other drivers on our roads. During August 24-30, 2025, inspectors across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will be on the road conducting thorough inspections of commercial vehicles. This year, they will place an emphasis on brake drums and rotors, which are essential components for safe braking. Knowing what to watch for can make all the difference in keeping your fleet safe and on the road....
Be Prepared: CVSA Operation Safe Driver is Coming July 13th – 19th
June 06, 2025
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has officially announced that Operation Safe Driver Week will occur from July 13th to the 19th. This initiative is designed to promote safe driving practices and improve driver behavior through targeted enforcement and outreach....
Mark Your Calendars: CVSA’s International Roadcheck Set for May 13-15!
May 01, 2025
Get Ready! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck has been announced for May 13-15th. Are your drivers prepared? The International Roadcheck is an important initiative focused on inspecting commercial motor vehicles and ensuring drivers adhere to regulations. This high-profile enforcement event will occur over three days across Canada, Mexico, and the United States....
Strategy for Preparing Your Fleet for Cold Weather Conditions
November 25, 2024
Operating fleets in cold weather presents its own set of challenges. As fleets navigate the diverse routes across various states and provinces, they often encounter a wide range of weather conditions. With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in North America, it is important for your fleet to be well-prepared for any driving condition. To ensure safety and efficiency during the winter months, it is essential to develop a comprehensive strategy for readying your trucks for severe weather conditions. Additionally, it’s important to ensure that your drivers are well prepared in the event they become stranded....
Is Your Fleet Ready for the CVSA Brake Safety Week August 25-31st?
July 19, 2024
Brake Safety Week has been announced for the week of August 25th – 31st. Is your fleet prepared? Starting August 25th, CVSA-certified inspectors across North America will conduct inspections focusing on brake systems and components for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week. More than 3.4 million brakes have been inspected since the program’s inception in 1998....
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week Is Fast Approaching July 7-13th
May 31, 2024
Operation Safe Driver Week has been announced for July 7-13th by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The focus area for this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week is reckless, careless or dangerous driving....
CVSA’s International Roadcheck Is Scheduled for May 14-16
April 30, 2024
Mark your calendar, as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck has been announced for May 14th to May 16th. The International Roadcheck is a rigorous initiative focused on inspecting and enforcing regulatory compliance for commercial motor vehicles. Is your fleet ready for the challenge? This high-visibility operation spans three days and includes inspections in Canada, Mexico, and the United States to ensure compliance with regulations and safety in all three countries....
The Importance of Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
August 18, 2023
Truck drivers face numerous challenges on the road. The unforgiving schedules, the physical demands of the job, and the rigors of the road, place enormous pressure on the drivers as they work to deliver product timely and often....
CVSA Brake Safety Week
August 04, 2023
This year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, (CVSA), Brake Safety Week has been announced for August 20th-26th, with a focus on brake lining/pad violations. “The focus of this year’s Brake Safety Week is on the condition of the brake lining and pad,” said CVSA President Maj. Chris Nordloh with the Texas Department of Public Safety. “Brake lining pad issues may result in vehicle violations and could affect a motor carrier’s safety rating.” During Brake Safety Week, CVSA-certified inspectors throughout North America will conduct their usual inspections, in addition to reporting brake-related inspection and violation data to the CVSA....
CVSA Operation Safe Driver July 9-15th With a Focus on Speeding
June 30, 2023
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the dates for the annual Operation Safe Driver Week. This year, from July 9th-15th, law enforcement officers throughout North America will be looking out for commercial motor vehicle drivers that are engaging in unsafe driving behavior....
Is Your Fleet Prepared? CVSA International Roadcheck is Scheduled for May 16-18th
May 02, 2023
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck will be conducted from May 16-18th with an emphasis on Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Cargo Securement. The International Roadcheck is the largest annual commercial vehicle safety event in North America. During this year's International Roadcheck, more than 18,000 vehicles will be inspected at 1,000 locations across the country. The event also helps ensure that drivers are getting the training they need by checking their licenses, permits, registrations and compliance with hours-of-service regulations....
CVSA Brake Safety Week Has Been Announced for August 21-27th
August 02, 2022
This year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is quickly approaching. From August 21st to 27th, inspectors will conduct North American Standard Level I and V Inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout North America. The focus of this year’s Brake Safety Week is on brake hose/tubing chafing violations. In order to prepare, here’s what you need to know....
July 10th-16th is CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week
July 07, 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week has been announced for July 10th-16th, 2022. Law enforcement will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicles adhering to risky driving behavior. Unsafe drivers will be pulled over and cited or given a warning....
10 Step Brakes and Brake Component Check
May 31, 2022
Brakes and brake components are one of the most essential parts on any truck. Proper brake maintenance and inspections are critical to ensure adequate performance....
Keep Your Drivers Current on Safety and Regulatory Compliance Training
May 13, 2022
With an average of 300 billion miles logged every year, Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers must pass stringent skills and knowledge testing by the State governments responsible for issuing Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs). Once a CDL is obtained, a driver must continue to maintain it. A serious traffic violation can affect a CDL holder’s ability to maintain their CDL certification, in addition to disruption of business operations. Nonetheless, Commercial Driving remains a lucrative and in-demand occupation....
Help Stop Distracted Driving
April 12, 2022
April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. Distracted driving is anything that takes the driver’s attention away from focusing on driving. Are your practices helping to keep your fleet and others on the roads safe? Distracted driving impacts thousands of Americans each year. Every driver has the responsibility to avoid distractions while operating a vehicle....
Are Your Drivers Prepared for the CVSA International Roadcheck Scheduled May 17-19th
March 30, 2022
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 17-19th. With the date quickly approaching are your drivers prepared? The CVSA International Roadcheck is one of the world’s largest target enforced programs for commercial motor vehicles. On average, nearly 15 trucks or buses are inspected every minute during this event. This year’s CVSA International Roadcheck will have an emphasis on wheel ends, which include wheels, tires, rims and hubs....
What’s Best for Your Fleet? Own, Lease or a Managed Maintenance Program
December 30, 2021
In a recent survey by the National Private Truck Council, there was an open-ended question that asked: “What is the primary reason your company operates a private fleet?” For most, the answer wasn’t surprising. More than 90% responded it was “customer service.” In the same survey, many respondents viewed their fleet as a core competency. This all means running reliable, top-notch equipment and hiring industry-best drivers. The question is, what’s the best way to make it all work?...
It’s Getting Cold Out There! Have You Done Your Winter Maintenance?
November 19, 2021
It’s not unusual for professional truck drivers to experience a range of weather on their routes. It is especially common when running routes through multiple states or provinces. With extreme weather occurrences across North America, it is imperative your drivers are prepared for all types of driving conditions. Planning ahead is essential and making sure your fleet is prepared for winter in regions with severe conditions is a top priority....
Work Zone Safety
August 10, 2021
Summer is here and construction is in full swing, from road construction to new building construction and everything in between. It is important to pay attention and stay safe while traveling through work zones for both you and the crew working these jobs. Protect workers in constructions zones by giving workers extra room, slow down, and be prepared to stop. Avoid all distractions including but not limited to cellphones, CB radio, eating, drinking, GPS, chatting with passengers or playing with the radio. Keep your eyes on the road and be alert to work zone signage and work zone crews. According to Work Zone Safety, 115,000 total crashes happened in work zones in 2019, and 22,000 crashes in work zones were truck-involved....
Is Your Fleet Prepared for CVSA Brake Safety Week Aug. 22-28th?
July 29, 2021
As summer is passing and fall is around the corner, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is quickly approaching. Brake Safety Week is set for the week of August 22-28. In order to help your fleet and drivers prepare, here’s what you should know first: During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors throughout North America inform motor carriers about the importance of proper brake maintenance and the risks of receiving brake system violations. The CVSA will conduct North American Standard Inspections focusing on brake systems and components with particular attention to hoses/tubing of commercial vehicles identifying vehicles with violations. If any vehicle inspected has a violation identified as an Out-of-Service brake violation, it will be removed off the road until the violation is corrected....
CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week Announced for July 11-17th
June 24, 2021
Are your drivers prepared for the CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week to be held July 11th -17th, with an emphasis on speeding? In spite of the miles driven dropping 13% over the last year, it is estimated that about 42,060 people died in vehicle crashes in 2020 according to the National Safety Council. This is a 24% increase over the previous year, and the highest estimated year-over-year spike since 1924, with an estimated 4.8 million serious injuries caused by motor vehicles. The CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Program was created to reduce the number of crashes that involve commercial motor vehicles and passenger vehicles due to unsafe driver behavior....
PacCentral Has You Covered 24/7
April 14, 2021
When your trip doesn’t go as planned, PacCentral is here for you. Established in May of 1999, PACCAR Parts opened the PACCAR Customer Center, also known as PacCentral, to PacLease customers. Located in Renton, Washington, the Customer Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Offering roadside assistance for all PACCAR customers – including Kenworth, Peterbilt and PacLease. The PACCAR Customer Center has the ability to assist with jump starts, tires, trailers, towing, out of fuel (roadside), mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance services and most other services to drive uptime for our customers....
CVSA International Roadcheck Has Been Announced for May 4 - 6th
March 19, 2021
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck is quickly approaching. CVSA International Roadcheck will have an emphasis on lighting and hours of service. Are your fleet and drivers prepared?...
Disinfecting and Protecting Your Cab Interior
October 01, 2020
Help stop the spread of COVID-19 and prepare for cold and flu season by regularly disinfecting your truck cab. PacLease locations disinfect truck cabs after every service to help reduce the spread of germs. Protect your interior components by following the research of the PACCAR Technical Center (PTC)....
Maximizing Uptime!
August 27, 2020
Here at PacLease we know a thing or two about maintenance. Uptime is critical. Utilizing aggressive preventative maintenance programs with trained technicians and the most up-to-date technology maximizes this uptime....
CVSA Brake Safety Week Has Been Announced for August 23-29th
August 03, 2020
Brake Safety Week is coming up. To help your fleet prepare, here are a few points on brake system safety. Starting August 23rd, law enforcement agencies across North America will be conducting focused Brake System Inspections for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week....
Tires, Tires, Tires!
July 22, 2020
Is tire management a surprise in the transportation industry? Unfortunately, some fleets have a reactive, rather than proactive, approach when it comes to their tires. Their focus is on their core business, until they find themselves on the side of the road deflated with a breakdown. With the cost of tires being around $0.035 to $0.04 per mile, tire management is a must! And the five major components of an effective Tire Management Program are tire analytics, selection of a tire vendor, tire standardization, tire maintenance, and management of the casing program....
Are Your Drivers Prepared for the CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week – July 2020?
July 09, 2020
The CVSA has confirmed that Operation Safe Driver Week will be held July 12-18th. This year’s point of emphasis is the driver requirements category of a roadside inspection. Anytime your truck is pulled off the road for inspection violations, those are lost dollars that may have been prevented. We know how important it is to minimize downtime, and that drives us to keep your PacLease trucks in proper condition so that you pass roadside inspections with flying colors....
Keeping Your Truck Running at Peak Performance with PACCAR Genuine Parts
June 15, 2020
PacLease knows that vehicle maintenance is one of the most critical components to a successfully managed fleet. For our worldwide network comprised of over 40,000 vehicles, we’ve relied on our aggressive preventative maintenance programs, utilizing the most up to date technology and trained technicians to ensure your fleet remains in reliable and working condition with maximum up time throughout the term of the lease. Equally important in our ability to do this, are the parts that we use to maintain your vehicle. Which is why PacLease vehicles, are maintained with PACCAR Genuine parts....
In Case of an Emergency: Are Your Drivers Prepared?
February 25, 2020
If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you and your drivers have probably seen your fair share of run-ins with hazardous weather, ranging from road closures to natural disasters. In September, tropical storm Imelda stranded hundreds of drivers on roadways in the Houston area. Many of them were truckers. In the dead of winter, northern states have seen motorists and truckers stranded on freeways due to whiteouts....
New FMCSA Clearinghouse Rules Take Effect January 2020: Are You Prepared?
December 17, 2019
There's a new “Clearinghouse” you need to know about. And, it’s not magazines or million dollar sweepstakes. This one is specific to the trucking industry, and it’s huge. It’s the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and it will support the DOT Strategic Goal of Safety when it goes live this January by ensuring drivers are qualified to operate trucks and buses. The new database, established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), will contain information pertaining to violations of the DOT’s controlled substances drug and alcohol testing program for holders of CDLs....
Keeping Your Fleet Cool in the Summer Heat
August 01, 2019
Summer is upon us in full force. It’s that time of the year when many people are out enjoying summer BBQ’s, weekend outings, and outdoor family fun. As the roadways significantly warm up over the summer months and become busier with summer travelers and road construction projects, it’s just as important to prepare and maintain your fleet equipment for summer driving as it is to winterize your fleet in the winter....
Managing Maintenance in the New Era of Technology
June 06, 2019
Customers deserve a superior leasing experience that allows tailoring your truck specs to your business needs with your business in mind. PacLease works with its customers to custom spec their vehicles. It’s the difference between “off-the-shelf” and a menu loaded with options. And that means you get a truck built specifically for the type of cargo, delivery areas, and duty cycle you require....
Are You Prepared for the CVSA International Roadcheck?
May 22, 2019
As we enter into summer, it is time to prepare for the CVSA International Roadchecks being held June 4th - 6th that is if you have not already been busy preparing your fleet. According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the roadside inspection program will inspect 17 commercial vehicles a minute over the 72-hour period across North America, which will equate to over 73,000 commercial vehicles. Will your truck be one of them? This international roadcheck is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in the world and covers the United States, Canada, and Mexico....
Dealing with Record Cold in the Midwest
March 28, 2019
When the brutal temps hit, our company store in Hickory Hills sent out warnings to all of our customers about the dangers of operating equipment in this extreme cold. We knew that if they experienced any issues on the road, the tow companies would all be extremely busy trying to keep up with the volume of calls and stranded motorists. We informed them that at these temperatures, even treating your fuel with additive would not be sufficient and having a truck stall out and not re-start could be life threating for the driver....
Is Your Cargo Secure?
January 08, 2019
It’s one of those things that you think to yourself “it’ll never happen to us,” and when it does, it causes all sorts of headaches. Properly securing your trailer’s load, whether it’s a dry van, reefer or flatbed, is a bigger issue than most people think....
Winter is Here: Be Prepared
December 28, 2018
The longest days of the year are here. And so are the toughest driving conditions – brought to you by inclement and below freezing weather. Are your drivers and trucks ready for the elements? Here are my top tips to keep your drivers and trucks running safely....
CVSA Brake Safety Week
August 16, 2018
The focus of CVSA’s Brake Safety Week will be to conduct brake system inspections on large trucks and buses throughout North America to identify out-of-adjustment brakes and brake-system violations. Inspectors will primarily conduct the North American Standard Level IV Inspection, a Special Inspection focusing on large bus and truck brakes....