International Roadcheck 2022 The annual roadside inspection blitz will start on May 17, 2022, through May 19, 2022. This blitz is the largest targeted enforcement program worldwide that focuses on commercial motor vehicles. During this 3-day window, 17 trucks and buses will be inspected every minute across North America. This year, the focus will be on wheel ends. Wheel end components support the heavy loads carried by commercial motor vehicles, maintain stability and control, and are critical for braking. Violations involving wheel end components historically account for about one quarter of the vehicle out-of-service violations discovered during International Roadcheck, and past International Roadcheck data routinely identified wheel end components as a top 10 vehicle violation. What Should a Driver Expect This Year? The checks primarily will include Level 1 DOT inspections — the most thorough inspections of a truck driver and vehicle. Drivers will be asked to provide their license, endorsements, medical card, logs and ELD documents. The vehicle inspection will include a check of the: <ul><li>Braking System</li><li>Coupling Devices</li><li>Exhaust System</li><li>Frame</li><li>Fuel System</li><li>Lights</li><li>Safe Loading</li><li>Steering Mechanism</li><li>Suspension</li><li>Tires</li><li>Van And Flatbed Trailer Bodies</li><li>Wheels and Rims</li><li>Windshield Wipers</li></ul> DOT will also be paying special attention to wheel ends. During the inspection of wheel ends, Inspectors will: <ul><li>Check for cracks or unseated locking rings, studs or clamps.</li><li>Check for bent, cracked or broken rims on the inside and outside wheel rims.</li><li>Check for loose, broken, missing or damaged wheel fasteners and elongated stud holes.</li><li>Check the hub for lubricant leaks, missing caps or plugs.</li><li>Check the inner wheel seal for leaks.</li><li>Check the tire and valve stem for leaks.</li><li>Check for proper inflation, cuts and bulges on all tires, including the inside tire on dual sets.</li><li>Check for regrooved tires on steering axle.</li><li>Check tread wear and measure major tread groove depth.</li><li>Inspect the sidewall for improper repairs, such as tire plugs.</li><li>Check for exposed fabric or cord.</li><li>Check for markings on the tire that would exclude its use on a steering axle.</li><li>Check for debris between the tires.</li><li>And check for tires touching one another or any part of the vehicle.</li></ul> What Should a Driver Do To Get Ready? Here are some best practices to make sure your inspections go as smoothly as possible: <ul><li>Pre-Trip the vehicle, including checking the load.</li><li>Check tires for proper inflation with a pressure gauge.</li><li>After hooking to a trailer, make sure to roll a couple of feet and press the brake pedal hard to make sure that the brakes are adjusted properly. Perform this three times before continuing with your trip.</li><li>Minimize driving distractions, including phone use and a loud radio.</li><li>Keep the logbook current, including shipping and trailer information. Inspectors will want to see the last seven days of activity.</li><li>Inspectors will want to look at your CDL, medical cards, trailer registration, and documents. Make sure all paperwork is accurate and current.</li><li>Remember that burned out lights and bad tires could trigger a more thorough inspection. If a Level 1 inspection is completed, get a sticker for it.</li><li>Avoid lapses in attention and poor judgment by getting enough rest. Sleep deprivation is a threat to safe driving.</li><li>No attitude, please. A driver's best behavior during an inspection is always professional and courteous.</li></ul> Remember that all inspection violations become part of your safety record for 3 years and effects the Company’s CSA/SMS record.

The annual roadside inspection blitz will start on May 17, 2022, through May 19, 2022. This blitz is the largest targeted enforcement program worldwide that focuses on commercial motor vehicles.  During this 3-day window, 17 trucks and buses will be inspected every minute across North America.

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