Coffee Talk – March 2024

Fundamental Underwriters Coffee Talk – Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together. Weight Safety and Crash Causations.

This Coffee Talk featured First Sergeant Kendall E. Jackson of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Sergeant Jackson is a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) advisor on size and weight.

Subject: Crash Data and Investigation Standard

Topics covered include:

1. Crash Causation Studies – A look at true causes of truck rollovers and crashes
2. Suspension Systems – What part does the suspension system play in a rollover or crash
3. Brakes – The impact of brakes in a rollover or crash
4. Tires – How tires and tire health affect a rollover or crash