dot inspections
What Can Place a Truck Driver Out of Service During a Roadside Inspection
An out-of-service order can stop a trip on the spot. Sometimes the problem is tied to the driver. Sometimes it is tied to...
CVSA Sets August Brake Safety Week Dates as Inspectors Prepare to Focus on Drums and Rotors
A brake problem rarely announces itself at a convenient time. Sometimes it starts with a vibration drivers have been meaning to get checked....
CVSA Brake Safety Inspections Put Hundreds of Commercial Vehicles Out of Service
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says inspectors across North America completed more than 4,000 commercial vehicle inspections during this year’s Brake Safety Day enforcement...
What Truck Drivers Need to Know About State-Level Weight Enforcement Hotspots
Weight enforcement is one of the most consistent operational risks truck drivers face across the United States. While federal weight limits are standardized,...
Roadcheck Results Show Truck Drivers Keeping It Safe: 94% Pass Without Violations.
Truckers across North America proved once again that safety and professionalism are alive and well in the industry. During the Commercial Vehicle Safety...
Get Ready: CVSA Safe Driver Week is Approaching
Throughout the year, law enforcement agencies across North America join forces to improve road safety by targeting risky driving behaviors. One of the...
CVSA Brake Safety Week is Scheduled for August 24-30
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that its annual Brake Safety Week will take place from August 24-30, uniting law enforcement officers...
38 Percent of Inspected Trucks Taken Out of Service in West Texas Oil Patch
The Texas Department of Public Safety recently reported the results of a large-scale inspection blitz in the oil-rich Permian Basin of west Texas....
Indiana State Police Discover 126 Violations in Targeted Enforcement Campaign
The Indiana State Police’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) recently conducted a specialized enforcement operation targeting U.S. 30. The effort spanned the route...
Understanding DOT Inspections for Truckers
Navigating a DOT inspection as a truck driver can feel like a scary experience, disrupting your delivery schedule and potentially revealing compliance issues...
