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State of South Dakota Takes Delivery of Portable VIS-Check Performance-Based Brake Tester

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The State of South Dakota entered 2018 by taking delivery of a VIS-Check performance-based brake tester. The unit will be deployed for use across the state.

VIS, the front runner for heavy duty vehicle, truck and bus safety in the trucking and transportation industry for more than 20 years, delivered a portable VIS-Check brake tester unit to the state of South Dakota in January 2018. The VIS-Check is a performance-based brake tester (PBBT) that tests to DOT and CVSA specifications.

“We decided to invest in the VIS-Check so we could test brake systems and identify problems we can’t see with a visual inspection,” Captain John Broers of the State of South Dakota Department of Public Safety said. “We will be able to identify vehicles with brake problems before they are in a crash.”

Roller Brake Tester“We plan to travel with the VIS-Check throughout the state for certain enforcement projects,” Captain Broers said. “We will be participating in CVSA Brake Safety Week. The VIS-Check is another safety tool for us to use.”

The VIS-Check will be a key tool to help identify problematic issues as they relate to brake efficiency.

“One of the biggest causes of accidents is driver behavior,” Captain Broers said. “The rest are equipment violations. Brakes are a critical component and can cause catastrophic problems. A light out is a problem, but brake issues have the potential to be catastrophic, especially on a vehicle that weighs 80,000 pounds.”

The VIS team was onsite to take delivery of the unit earlier this year.

“South Dakota is another state that has identified the ease of use and deployability of the VIS-Check,” VIS Vice President Mark Keegans said. “Our VIS-Check equipment is the equipment of choice for enforcement agencies across North America that have adopted Performance Based Brake Testing.”

Tom Helwig, VIS Government Support Technician, will provide VIS-Check training for South Dakota.

“This is a very exciting opportunity for South Dakota,” Tom said. “I look forward to a long lasting relationship between VIS and South Dakota.”

VIS has testing equipment from Alaska to Florida.

VIS Welcomes Business Development Manager Jamie Untersinger

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Vehicle Inspection Systems (VIS) is pleased to announce the addition of Jamie Untersinger, our newest Business Development Manager. He has joined the VIS team to further develop the growing portfolio of regional, national and international accounts.

Jamie joins the team with more than 20 years of experience in the fleet and transportation industry. He has worked in the mechanical light truck, auto and commercial truck tire industries. He recently worked with several tire businesses including Myers Tire Supply. Jamie played a key role in introducing MTS Xpress Inventory Management Systems.

The rollout of VIS’ newly announced pay-per-use model will be Jamie’s priority. This model allows the VIS-Polish wheel polishing machine to be used on an as-needed basis, rather than paying for the machine up-front. He will focus on expansion of the VIS-Polish to a wider customer base. He will also be part of the growth of VIS’ full product line across various transportation sectors.

“I am looking forward to starting this new chapter in my professional career at VIS,” Jamie said. “I am excited to work with the team to further strengthen their portfolio of accounts and the VIS brand.”

Mark Keegans, VIS Vice President, said, “Jamie’s experience working within the tire industry will be very beneficial to growing our company. With Jamie on board, our knowledge in the tire industry will strengthen as we provide more feet on the ground. In turn, this will accelerate our growth. Our VIS team is very pleased to bring Jamie on board.”

Jamie lives in Akron, Ohio, and has an 11-year-old son, Gavin. He enjoys spending time with his son and watching sports like NASCAR. Jamie also has a pointer/lab mix dog, Maggie. He can be reached at juntersinger@vischeck.net.

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