Performance-Based Brake Tester Train-the-Trainer Course

This course will train inspection personnel to utilize a performance-based brake tester (PBBT) as part of a roadside inspection. The course will equip the PBBT operator with the knowledge and competency to conduct performance-based brake tests on commercial motor vehicles, trailers and motorcoaches/buses. Each operator will understand the importance of a PBBT result and how the result affects road safety and the commercial motor vehicle driver’s responsibilities.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will understand:

Braking percentages and when to place a commercial motor vehicle or combination out of service
Correct vehicle preparation prior to initiating a brake test
Safe and correct use of the PBBT
How to report results and provide feedback on the findings of the report

Course Information

Target Audience

State MCSAP or local law enforcement personnel responsible for conducting commercial motor vehicle inspections

Requirements

Bring the most current version of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations with interpretations to the course (host agencies should provide this for attendees)
Bring the most current version of the North American Standard CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria to the course

Class Size

This course is limited to 6 students.

Total Course Hours

24 hours

Training Location

Massachusetts State Police – Millbury Barracks
367 Greenwood St
Millbury, MA 01527

Course Schedule

The class will meet 8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time each day.

Parking

Free parking is available on-site.

Dress Code

Appropriate dress for the training course is business casual.

Registration

You will be required to obtain permission from the State Training Point of Contact for this class prior to registering. Contact information is contained in this course description. Failure to obtain prior permission may result in a cancellation of your registration.

When you click on the “REGISTER NOW” button below, you will be taken to your CVSA member portal where you will need to login to register. Once you’ve logged into your account, you’ll be able to register for this course, “Performance-Based Brake Tester Train-the-Trainer Course – Millbury, MA – August 13-15, 2024”

For assistance navigating the member portal, please view this informational video.

Contact Information

Rules, Requirements and Policies

Events Health Policy

The health and safety of attendees at this training course are top priority. CVSA will follow federal and local guidelines, restrictions and requirements, and health and facility protocols, as appropriate, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.

Events Code of Conduct

CVSA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all meeting participants. All participants, without exception, are expected to abide by this events code of conduct across any and all technologies used to execute a CVSA event whether in person or a virtual event. All participants must comply with the instructions of the host(s), moderator and CVSA staff. CVSA has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination or harassment by participants.

Examples of unacceptable behavior are:

Unauthorized sharing of login credentials with another user, including unregistered users; any unregistered user found participating will be required to pay the full registration fee, including the late registration fee
Recording, copying and/or sharing of any media, including screenshots
Engaging in unsafe practices while participating in a virtual event, such as driving a car
Harassment, disrespect, intimidation or discrimination in any form
Verbal or written abuse of any participant, including, but not limited to, comments related to race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, etc.
Sharing inappropriate, nude and/or sexual images
Threatening or stalking a participant

To report an incident of unacceptable behavior, please contact CVSA Executive Director  Collin Mooney or CVSA Deputy Executive Director  Adrienne Gildea. CVSA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior. CVSA may also, at its discretion, prohibit attendance at any future meeting, virtually or in person.

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