Don't Get Burned by Roadcheck 2021 Friday, April 30, 2021 John Cole This year's Roadcheck 2021 enforcement emphasis begins Tues, May 4 and ends Thurs, May 6. This year's special emphasis is on lighting and hours of service. Inspectors will be looking for critical vehicle ... Read More of the article Don't Get Burned by Roadcheck 2021
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Wednesday, November 21, 2018 John Cole It might get a little crowded around the Thanksgiving table for many this year but there is going to be another crowded location that will require our undivided attention! Traffic volume for the upcoming holiday wee... Read More of the article Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
RoadCheck 2018 Wednesday, June 6, 2018 John Cole Today is the second day of Roadcheck 2018. With 48 more hours to go there should be a lot of activity with the CVSA inspecting trucks a buses across the nation. Please make sure you have approved your logs in the 8-day t... Read More of the article RoadCheck 2018
RoadCheck 2018 Tuesday, June 5, 2018 John Cole A quick reminder that RoadCheck 2018 starts on today June 5 and runs 72 hours thru June 7. ELD Hours of Service will be the main emphasis for all inspections but each inspection will be a Level 1 inspection which is the ... Read More of the article RoadCheck 2018
Operation Safe Driver Week, October 15-21 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 John Cole Law enforcement agencies throughout North America will engage in heightened traffic safety enforcement and educational outreach as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week,... Read More of the article Operation Safe Driver Week, October 15-21
Brake Safety Day: September 7, 2017 Tuesday, September 5, 2017 John Cole The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold its annual Brake Safety Day on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Law enforcement agencies will conduct inspections on large trucks to identify out-of-adjustment br... Read More of the article Brake Safety Day: September 7, 2017
Drivers be aware! Friday, August 18, 2017 John Cole On Monday August 21, 2017 a Total Solar Eclipse will be visible in the continental United States. The moon will completely cover the sun for anywhere up to 3 minutes in a band across the country. This band is roughly 65 ... Read More of the article Drivers be aware!
CVSA Roadcheck 2017 Thursday, June 8, 2017 John Cole CVSA’s Roadcheck 2017 is to be held June 6-8, 2017 with special emphasis on cargo securement. It is estimated that during this time, an average of 17 trucks or buses will be inspected every minute during ... Read More of the article CVSA Roadcheck 2017
CVSA Roadcheck 2017 Wednesday, June 7, 2017 John Cole CVSA’s Roadcheck 2017 is to be held June 6-8, 2017 with special emphasis on cargo securement. During the 2016 event, 42,236 Level 1 inspections were conducted. A Level 1 inspection is a 37-step procedure that ... Read More of the article CVSA Roadcheck 2017
CVSA Roadcheck 2017 Tuesday, June 6, 2017 John Cole CVSA’s Roadcheck 2017 is to be held June 6-8, 2017 with special emphasis on cargo securement. Over this 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors throughout North America will conduct ... Read More of the article CVSA Roadcheck 2017
CVSA Roadcheck 2017 Monday, June 5, 2017 John Cole CVSA’s Roadcheck 2017 is to be held June 6-8, 2017 with special emphasis on cargo securement. Inspectors will primarily be conducting the North American Standard Level 1 Inspection, which is the most thorough ... Read More of the article CVSA Roadcheck 2017
Slip & Fall Prevention Thursday, December 15, 2016 John Cole Winter weather creates the perfect conditions for slips and falls.In the trucking industry, winter ice and snow slip and fall injuries account for 1/3 of all workers' comp claims.So, to help avoid injury when walking on ... Read More of the article Slip & Fall Prevention
CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week Friday, October 14, 2016 John Cole CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week coming up Oct. 16-22 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week will begin this Sunday on Oct. 16 and run through Saturday, Oct. 22. The program is d... Read More of the article CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week
Safe Driving Habits Monday, October 10, 2016 John Cole Driving Habits Add Up - One Safe Mile at A Time! Our driving habits are influenced by the way we think when we are behind the wheel. Up to ninety-five percent of motor vehicle accidents are caused by driver error. To ... Read More of the article Safe Driving Habits
Brake Inspection Blitz Sep. 11–17 Wednesday, September 14, 2016 John Cole Annual Brake inspection blitz set for September 11 – 17 Inspectors will be paying special attention to brake safety during the CVSA Brake Safety Week. Inspectors will be looking for "out of adjustment" brakes, b... Read More of the article Brake Inspection Blitz Sep. 11–17