Roadside Inspections
Understanding CVSA roadside inspections — inspection levels, the Inspection Selection System (ISS), common driver and vehicle violations, out-of-service criteria, DataQs appeals, and how inspection results impact your CSA scores.
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CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Week and What Your Drivers Need to Know
Today through January 16, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is running its annual Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative across the United States. Law enforcement agencies are conducting outreach at truck stops and weigh stations. Motor carrier officers are handing out materials during roadside inspections. And your drivers are being asked to step up.This is not just an awareness campaign. This is a compliance and safety issue that every fleet should be taking seriously.The Numbers You Need
Preparing for Roadside Inspections: A Comprehensive Guide for Fleets and Commercial Drivers
Roadside inspections are a fundamental part of operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), ensuring that drivers and their equipment adhere to safety regulations that protect everyone on the road. For fleet managers and commercial drivers, being well-prepared for these inspections can streamline the process, reduce the risk of violations, and maintain a strong safety record. In this article, we break down who conducts these inspections, where they occur, the types involved, how they unfold, what
Brandon Wiseman
Top 5 roadside violations & how to avoid them
Commercial driving can be a challenging profession with significant responsibilities, especially when it comes to understanding and complying with the multitude of safety regulations that govern these operations. With so many rules to follow, even seasoned drivers can make mistakes that lead to roadside violations. On a recent episode of the Drive podcast by HandledNow, I had the privilege of addressing some of the top regulatory violations incurred by drivers and, more important, how they can a
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Understanding roadside inspection reports
If you or your commercial driver have been stopped for a roadside inspection, it’s likely you’ve received a Driver/Vehicle Examination Report (DVER), also known as a roadside inspection report. These DVERs are standardized reports prepared by law enforcement following a commercial vehicle and/or driver inspection, which detail the level of inspection performed and any violations discovered. The reports are important for many reasons, so we will break them down line by line in this article. Downl
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What is the Inspection Selection System?
I've lost count of the number of times carriers have approached me believing their trucks and drivers were being specifically and unfairly targeted by law enforcement for inspection. Often, they're convinced that a particular officer or agency has it out for them and they're looking for guidance on how to put an end to it. The first question I ask these carriers is "what's your Inspection Selection System (ISS) score?" And too many times their response is "what's an ISS score?" Simply put, the I
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5 common roadside violations & how to avoid them
Some of the most common violations discovered during roadside inspections are simple to fix and avoid.
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Trucksafe joins PrePass to discuss common roadside violations
Trucksafe's Brandon Wiseman joins the Eyes on the Road podcast to discuss common driver and vehicle violations.
Preparing for International Roadcheck 2021
Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) holds its International Roadcheck during which commercial vehicle inspectors from all states and throughout Mexico and Canada focus their attention on particular issues during their inspections in order to gather data on those issues and to raise awareness on important issues affecting highway safety. According to the CVSA, this year's Roadcheck, which is scheduled for May 4-6, will highlight hours-of-service and vehicle lighting violation
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