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On the Roadby Jim ParkNovember 28, 2022

Dig for the Gold Behind CVSA’s Out-of-Service Numbers

Published out-of-service rates don’t mean much until you dig into the why. With brake problems consistently placing in two of the top five spots, maybe we’re missing something in brake maintenance, writes HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2022

International Roadcheck Scheduled for May

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s three-day International Roadcheck will run May 16 through May 18, 2023.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2022

Hazardous Materials Transport Inspection Results

Shipping papers and containment packaging violations were among the top vehicle violations during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s hazardous materials/dangerous goods inspection initiative.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 30, 2022

CARB Unveils ‘Smog Check’ for Trucks at LA Enforcement Event

CARB's Heavy Duty Inspection and Maintenance program begins in 2023 and is expected to deliver $75 billion in health benefits.

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PodcastsMarch 30, 2022

Get Ready for Wireless Electronic Truck Inspections

Wireless electronic truck inspections could revolutionize the harvesting of data from commercial vehicles. But there’s infrastructure to consider, and cost, and fleet sensitivity to sharing proprietary data. Steve Vaughn of PrePass shares his thoughts on what this could mean for the industry in this audio podcast episode of HDT's Leadership Insights.

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Videosby Jim ParkMarch 30, 2022

Are You Ready for Wireless Electronic Truck Inspections? [Video]

What are Level 8 electronic inspections, and how will they play into the adoption of autonomous trucks? Find out in this Leadership Insights interview with Steve Vaughn of the PrePass Safety Alliance.

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ArticlesDecember 2, 2021

5 Enforcement Metrics Fleets Should Monitor

Find out which five safety enforcement metrics your trucking fleet must track on a routine basis.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2021

CVSA 2021 Roadcheck: Most Trucks Had No Violations

While inspectors removed 6,710 commercial motor vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roadways during CVSA’s 2021 International Roadcheck, about 84% vehicles had no out-of-service violations.

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Articlesby Joni OwensApril 30, 2021

4 Questions About Brake Violations

Why was your truck put out of service? Answers to common questions about brake inspections.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 29, 2020

Annual Inspection of Underride Guards Proposed

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed to include the rear impact (underride) guard on the list of items to be examined during the required annual inspection for each commercial motor vehicle.

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