Roadcheck Week – May 16 – 18,2023

See the 37-Step proceedure below

According to Dean Croke from DAT Freight & Analytics, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that May 16-18 will be this years International Roadcheck, which is a high-visibility, high-volume 72-hour inspection and enforcement event. Inspectors in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, designated inspection areas, and along roadways.

Inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement to highlight the importance of vehicle safety. 

For drivers, this means they need to be prepared well in advance. During Roadcheck Week, inspectors will primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step procedure examining driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness.

Inspection Procedures

Law enforcement officers should follow the following appropriate steps when conducting each corresponding inspection procedure. This consistency in procedure ensures a uniform inspection procedure of both commercial motor vehicles and their drivers, no matter the state, province, jurisdiction or territory.

North American Standard Level I Inspection Procedure

• Choose the Inspection Site

• Approach the Vehicle

• Greet and Prepare the Driver

• Interview Driver

• Collect the Driver’s Documents

• Check for Presence of Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods

• Identify the Carrier

• Examine Driver’s License or CDL

• Check Medical Examiner’s Certificate and Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate (if applicable)

• Check Record of Duty Status

• Review Driver’s Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (if applicable)

• Review Periodic Inspection Report(s)

• Prepare Driver for Vehicle Inspection

• Inspect Front of Tractor

• Inspect Left Front side of Tractor

• Inspect Left Saddle Tank Area

• Inspect Trailer Front

• Inspect Left Rear Tractor Area

• Inspect Left Side of Trailer

• Inspect Left Rear Trailer Wheels

• Inspect Rear of Trailer

• Inspect Double, Triple and Full Trailers

• Inspect Right Rear Trailer Wheels

• Inspect Right Side of Trailer

• Inspect Right Rear Tractor Area

• Inspect Right Saddle Tank Area

• Inspect Right Front Side of Tractor

• Inspect Steering Axle(s)

• Inspect Axle(s) 2 and/or 3

• Inspect Axle(s) 4 and/or 5

• Prepare the Vehicle and Check Brake Adjustment

• Inspect Tractor Protection System (this procedure tests both the tractor protection system and the emergency brakes)

• Inspect Low Air Pressure Warning Device and Brake Pedal

• Test Air Loss Rate

• Check Steering Wheel Lash

• Check Fifth Wheel Movement

• Complete the Inspection