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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. Law enforcement will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, temporary sites, and mobile patrols to verify regulatory compliance. The focus of this year’s campaign is hours of service for drivers.

HOS Compliance BASIC is defined as operation of CMVs by drivers who are ill, fatigued, or in noncompliance with the HOS regulations. This BASIC includes violations of regulations pertaining to records of duty status (RODS) as they relate to HOS requirements and the management of CMV driver fatigue. To avoid violations of the HOS BASIC,…

Every violation found on a roadside inspection contributes to a motor carrier’s overall Inspection Selection Score. The Inspection Selection score is used by law enforcement to target motor carriers for increased inspections. If a motor carrier receives more violations on inspections, they will be subject to more inspections. Every contractor and/or their driver(s) can help…

Overdrive is reporting the top five toughest states for commercial truck traffic enforcement in association with all violations written are: •    Indiana•    West Virginia•    Delaware•    Iowa•    Idaho According to law enforcement, the most two obvious reasons to stop a CMV are violating local laws and observable defects associated with the vehicle. Doing a thorough pre-trip…

The FMCSA reminds commercial drivers to review roadside inspection documents for accuracy prior to signing or leaving the inspection site. If an out of service order is issued in association with any violation, the regulations state no person should operate such vehicle until the out of service defect(s) have been repaired and the vehicle can…

JJ Keller reports that the top five vehicle-related violations associated with 2024 roadside inspection data include the following: •    Required lamp not operable or obscured•    No proof of annual inspection•    No (or defective) lighting devices or reflective devices/tape•    Tires flat or leaking•    Fire extinguisher not readily available or secured in the vehicle To avoid violations,…

JJ Keller recently reported the top five safety violations found on roadside inspections in 2024: •    Speeding•    Driving without a valid medical certificate/status•    False logs•    No record of duty status when required•    Failure to obey a traffic control device These five violations alone accounted for more than 450,000 violations issued in 2024. Moving violations or…

Winter can cause many problems. Whether it’s rain, freezing rain, wind or snow, a commercial driver must be prepared to face the hazards winter driving. Commercial drivers can compensate for poor traction by slowing down and making all movements gently, and not driving faster than conditions allow. Commercial drivers can also double or triple following…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is reporting that accidents involving snowplows are on the increase for passenger and commercial vehicles. It is dangerous to attempt to pass a snowplow, as vehicles can lose control attempting this maneuver. The NTSB recommends that motorists stay back and give a snowplow plenty of room.

The National Weather Service has identified elevated risks of severe weather, which could include thunderstorms, high winds, hail and tornadoes impacting the East Coast from Florida to New York. The storm is predicted to have its biggest impact on the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic by Wednesday afternoon, bringing strong winds and a chance of tornadoes from…