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CAPITOL recap CVSA releases results from 2023 International Roadcheck inspection blitz The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released results from this year’s International Roadcheck event, held May 16- 18 in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. During the inspection blitz, 59,429 commercial motor vehicles were inspected. A total of 81% of vehicles and 94.5% of drivers inspected did not have any out-of-service violations. Commercial motor vehicles without any critical vehicle inspection violations are eligible to receive a CVSA decal. During this year’s International Roadcheck, decals were applied to 14,032 power units, 5,814 trailers, and 305 motorcoaches/buses, for a total of 20,151 decals throughout North America. Conversely, CVSA-certified inspectors discovered at least one out-of-service violation on 19% of the vehicles inspected and, in turn, removed those 11,270 commercial motor vehicles from roadways until the out-of-service violations were corrected. There were 17,479 vehicle out-ofservice violations in total. Inspectors also restricted 5.5% (3,256) of the CMV drivers inspected who were found to have at least one out-of-service driver violation. Those drivers were restricted from commercial travel until their out-of-service violations were addressed. There were 5,280 driver out-of-service violations in total. A total of 116,669 violations were identified throughout the effort; this figure represents all driver and vehicle out-ofservice violations and violations that were not out of service. This year, inspectors focused on ABS and cargo securement. There were 2,975 cargo securement violations and 4,127 ABS violations; four of these violations were found on motorcoaches, 1,426 on power units, and 2,697 on trailers. A total of 949 safety belt violations were issued during this year’s International Roadcheck. This means 1.6% of commercial motor vehicle drivers inspected were not wearing a safety belt. Inspectors also checked CMVs carrying hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/ DG) to ensure they were being transported safely and compliant with federal regulations. During International Roadcheck, 2,853 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has released results from its 2023 International Road Check, during which nearly 60,000 CMVs were inspected in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. HM/DG inspections were performed, and inspectors discovered 236 HM/DG-related out-of-service violations. Inspectors performed a total of 59,429 inspections during the 72 hours of International Roadcheck. In the U.S.: • Inspectors conducted 53,847 Level I, II, and III Inspections. • The vehicle out-of-service rate was 19.3% and the driver out-of-service rate was 5.8%. • There were 15,932 vehicle, 5,020 driver, and 205 HM/DG out-of-service violations. • The top vehicle out-of-service violation was for brake systems. The top driver outof-service violation was hours of service. The top HM/DG out-of-service violation was for loading. • There were 2,798 cargo securement violations. • ABS violations were discovered on 1,264 power units, 2,428 trailers, and four buses. • Inspectors issued 931 safety belt violations. In Canada: • Inspectors conducted 4,247 Level I, II, and III Inspections. • The vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.5% and the driver out-of-service rate was 3.2%. • There were 1,453 vehicle, 260 driver, and 30 HM/DG out-of-service violations. • The top vehicle out-of-service violation was brake systems. The top driver out-ofservice violation was for hours of service. The top HM/DG out-of-service violation was for training certification. • There were 177 cargo securement violations. • ABS violations were discovered on 162 power units and 269 trailers. • 18 safety belt violations were issued. In Mexico: • Inspectors conducted 1,335 Level V Inspections. • 94 vehicle out-of-service violations were identified. • 36 commercial motor vehicles were placed out of service, which is a 2.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. • The top vehicle out-of-service violation was tires, which accounted for 34% of the total number of vehicle out-of-service violations. Sponsored by TCI Business Capital / TCICapital.com / 800.707.4845 12 Truckload Authority | www.Truckload.org TCA SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023
CFC, FROM PAGE 10 CAPITOL recap Andy Richard, CEO of Sapp Bros., said policies shouldn’t ignore the lower-carbon fuels that are already at the industry’s disposal. “A market-driven, technology-neutral approach will advance the adoption of alternative fuels without picking winners and losers,” Richard said. “Biodiesel and renewable diesel represent the best option that fleets have today to reduce their carbon emissions, and this will be the case for the foreseeable future. The right policies will encourage fuel retailers to make these investments without sacrificing efforts on electrification, hydrogen or other next-generation fuels.” Ryan Streblow, president and CEO of the National Tank Truck Carriers, cautioned that “the entire transportation ecosystem is at risk.” “The tank truck industry envisions low and zero emission commercial trucks, but current time lines and goals must account for technology availability, affordability, infrastructure overall and a scalable energy source,” he said. TRANSFORM YOUR MESS INTO ART. OSHA, FROM PAGE 11 collection, and delivery services. OSHA said it designated industries as hazardous if they averaged at least 3.5 injuries per 100 full-time employees between 2017 and 2019. Doug Parker, head of OSHA, said in a statement the agency will use the data to inform outreach and enforcement efforts designed to reduce worker injuries and illnesses. “The safety and health community will benefit from the insights this information will provide at the industry level, while workers and employers will be able to make more informed decisions about their workplace’s safety and health,” Parker said. However, Ben Brubeck, vice president of the construction trade group Associated Builders and Contractors, said the rule will do nothing to achieve those goals — while forcing employers to disclose sensitive information that could be mischaracterized and misused. Labor unions, for example, could use the data to make “false or distorted claims” about worker safety, he said in a statement. Brubeck says that because the records required by the rule involve isolated incidents, they “are not reliable measures of a company’s safety record or of its efforts to promote a safe work environment.” In the rule, OSHA said it will not collect employee names and addresses or the names of health care professionals and facilities. Truckload Authority 13 Let us show you the Art of Compliance. Since 1983, Fleetworthy Solutions has specialized in the art of managing regulatory compliance. Whether you need help with your drivers, assets, or fuel tax compliance, our team of subject matter experts and our intelligent compliance platform, CPSuite, can ensure your fleet goes beyond the minimum compliance requirements and help keep our roads safe! VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL TO FIND YOUR SOLUTION TODAY fleetworthy.com | 608.230.8200 Subscribe to our newsletter for insights, updates and new releases!
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