10/28/2020
Driver inspection
During the 2019 International Roadcheck, there were many violations given out because of driver requirements. This year, the International Roadcheck is focusing more on that.
During the driver inspection, according to CVSA, an inspector will gather and confirm the following:
All driver documents
Identify the motor carrier
Inspect the driver’s license
Inspect record of duty status
Study inspection reports.
If relevant, an inspector will also inspect the Medical Examiner’s Certificate, Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate along with the driver’s daily vehicle inspection report.
Inspectors may also check the following:
Usage of the seat belt
Illness
Fatigue
Impairment due to drugs or alcohol or possession of
If a driver does not have the proper driver requirements and is found to be in possession of or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, operating while fatigued or ill, in violation of hours-of-service, the driver could be given a violation and placed out of service.
Vehicle inspection
During the vehicle inspection portion, inspectors will be inspecting for the following items:
Cargo securement
Brake systems
Coupling devices
Missing driver’s seat
Driveline or driveshaft components
Frames
Exhaust systems
Lighting
Fuel systems
Suspensions
Van and open-top trailer bodies
Wheels, rims, and hubs
Tires
Steering mechanisms
Windshield wipers
During the vehicle inspection, if an inspector finds any violations present, the vehicle will be placed out of service. When a vehicle is put out of service, the driver is restricted from traveling until the violations are corrected.
While the International Roadcheck 2020 is still a few weeks away, it is never too late to ensure your truck is in good working order. Also, be sure to have all driver requirements on hand to avoid any out of service violations.