Attention Truckers and Motor Carriers- Roadcheck 2023 is Coming!
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced its annual focus on trucking and enforcement efforts. CVSA holds multiple events each year intended on improving highway safety by promoting physical checks on vehicles and drivers to verify proper vehicle maintenance as well as driver fitness and behaviors.
The annual 72-hour event is the largest enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in the world. Each year CVSA targets a focus item (but does not exclude other safety concerns). This year, the focus will be on Anti-locking Braking System (ABS)
You can learn more about the Standard Roadside Inspection here: International-Roadcheck-Vehicle-Inspection-Cheatsheet.pdf (cvsa.org)
Vehicle Inspection Items to Consider | ||
Brakes | Cargo Securement | Fuel & Exhaust Systems |
Coupling Devises | Steering | Tires, Wheels, Rims, Hubs |
Lighting | Suspension | Fame, Van & Open Top Trailers |
Driver Inspection Items to Consider | ||
Driver Operating Credential | Seat belt use |
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Hours of Service | Impairment (drug/alcohol) |
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Status of Clearinghouse (Enrollment, Eligibility, Violations) | ||
Your best defense starts with a strongly written program for driver selection, training, and retention along with strong maintenance procedures. Of course, all of this should be supported by documentation.
Call your Innovise Risk Control team for assistance with your coverage and procedures.
