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05/03/2016

CVSA’s annual Roadcheck set for June 7-9

Inspections will focus on tire safety

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced its annual International Roadcheck will take place June 7-9, 2016.

The emphasis this year is tire safety (i.e., measuring the tire tread depth, checking the tire pressure, checking to make sure no items are lodged between dual tires, and examining the overall condition of the tire to ensure no deep cuts or bulges exist in the sidewalls of the tire).

During the Roadcheck, inspectors will mainly conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection — a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of both the driver and vehicle.

Drivers may be asked to provide the following:
•License,
•Endorsements,
•Medical card, and
•Hours-of-service documentation.

Drivers will also be checked for seat belt usage and the use of alcohol and/or drugs.

The vehicle inspection may include a check of:
•The braking system,
•Securement of cargo,
•Coupling devices,
•Exhaust system,
•Frame,
•Fuel system,
•Lights,
•Steering mechanism,
•Driveline/driveshaft,
•Suspension,
•Tires,
•Van and open-top trailer bodies,
•Wheels and rims,
•Windshield wipers, and
•Emergency exits on buses.

10/28/2015

Thank you for your hard work!

09/15/2015

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02/17/2015

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As anyone who follows my work knows, I'm fascinated by industry and infrastructure. For the past few weeks, a labor dispute has been unfolding at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. After flying over the area while coming in to land at LAX, I saw all of these giant container ships an…

12/22/2014

Have a Happy Holiday Season And A Prosperous New Year!!!

09/06/2013

CVSA’s brake inspection spree starts this weekend

More than 30,000 brake inspections will be performed next week as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week begins Sunday, Sept. 8, and runs to Saturday, Sept. 14.

Inspectors from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and all CVSA jurisdictions will conduct tens of thousands of truck and bus inspections. During last year’s Brake Week, 21,255 trucks and buses were inspected and one of seven of those were placed out-of-service, resulting in a 15.3 percent out-of-service rate. 2012′s OOS rate was slightly higher than in 2011, 2010 and 2009, but lower than 2008 and 2007.

CVSA performs the enforcement blitz each fall as part of outreach campaigns, but performs a spring blitz unannounced.

The inspections next week will include visual inspection to look for loose or missing parts, air or hydraulic fluid leaks, worn linings or pads, drums, rotors or other faulty brake system components.

Antilock braking systems will also be checked, as will malfunction indicator lamps. Inspectors where appropriate will also visually inspect brake components and measure pushrod stroke.

07/03/2013

Su Tortadieniu, Gabriele!

06/20/2013

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06/12/2013

Go Blackhawks!