WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced May 16-18 as this year’s International Roadcheck.
International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume 72-hour inspection and enforcement event where CVSA-certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, designated inspection areas and along roadways.
This year, inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement to highlight the importance of those aspects of vehicle safety, according to a news release.
The CVSA notes that although ABS violations are not out-of-service violations, “ABS play a critical role in reducing the risk of collisions by preventing the wheels from locking up or skidding, allowing a driver to maintain control of the vehicle while braking. In addition, improper cargo securement poses a serious risk to drivers and other motorists by adversely affecting the vehicle’s maneuverability, or worse, causing unsecured loads to fall, resulting in traffic hazards and vehicle collisions.”
During International Roadcheck, inspectors will conduct their usual roadside safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers. Data will be gathered from those three days and shared later this year, as a snapshot of the state of commercial motor vehicle and driver safety.
International Roadcheck also provides an opportunity to educate the motor carrier industry and general public about the importance of safe commercial motor vehicle operations and the North American Standard Inspection Program.
During a routine North American Standard Level I Inspection, inspectors focus on two areas – driver and vehicle safety compliance.
- Vehicle safety — Inspectors will ensure the vehicle’s brake systems, cargo securement, coupling devices, driveline/driveshaft components, driver’s seat, fuel and exhaust systems, frames, lighting devices, steering mechanisms, suspensions, tires, wheels, rims, hubs and windshield wipers are compliant with regulations. Inspections of motorcoaches, passenger vans and other passenger-carrying vehicles also include emergency exits, seating, and electrical cables and systems in the engine and battery compartments.
- Driver safety — Inspectors will check the driver’s operating credentials, hours-of-service documentation, status in the drug and alcohol clearinghouse, seat belt usage, and for alcohol and/or drug impairment.
Vehicles that successfully pass a Level I or Level V Inspection without any critical vehicle inspection item violations may receive a CVSA decal, which is valid for three months. If the inspector does identify critical vehicle inspection item violations, as outlined in the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, the vehicle will be restricted from operating until the identified out-of-service conditions have been corrected. Inspectors may also restrict the driver from operating if the driver is found to have driver out-of-service violations, such as not possessing a valid or necessary operating license or exhibiting signs of impairment.
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like I’ve said before who cares about the 3 day circus when all the clowns come out
yah!
so you’re taking those days off again this year?
or maybe they just don’t bother you teamsters?
we already have dot certification….. we don’t need more regulation from a non state run entity….. 3 month sticker? for what? being special?
We should able to cite states for every tire swallowing pot holes destroying vehicle’s mechanical safety conditions.
If the rig is tip top and the driver is fit why would anyone complain unless your mindset isn’t legit ?
Yes!!! that’s my American dream, I would start with California
Everybody Take off 3days Let’s see what the store shelf looks like and gas pumps. We get treated like s*** because we don’t stick together. We run this shit The world cannot run without’s why you get cheap freight. That’s why they make all kind of laws against us they call. We don’t stand togethat’s why we always gonna get treated like s***. We can get what we want we can make our own law.
true
Why you mad bro?!?! LOL
I think that I agree with you, but you should proof read your post(s).
Be a leader not a follow. You want to stop this s*** every truck I got to stand make a Stand. Owner operator’s company driver. You aint got the s*** you aint got s*** to lose hell you’re already lose? But some peoples it’s cowward Scared to make a stain I call them a** kisses scared of your f****** job. The world needs our airplane can’t bring it Ship and bring it. We the one got to take it to the warehouse stores. So don’t complain if you aint going to Make a stand it’s not a weep professional truck driver’s we dumb a** truck drivers So don’t drive 3day??? So whether don’t like what I say k*** m* a**.
My truck is good so no big deal but if everyone would stop running for 3 days I would definitely do That. To many who won’t do it
three days what the fuck is that compared to the rest of your life grow some nuts take a three day vacation
glad that they are also checking all other commercial vehicles
The only bad thing is that these inspectors are not consistent – what one passes the other puts out of service. And some make up their own interpretation of the laws and rules