During the 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in May, inspectors put 19% of commercial vehicles inspected out of service for serious safety violations.
Kodiak Robotics and Drivewyze have been working with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance to pilot a new program for autonomous truck inspections.
The Minnesota State Patrol will be using high-tech systems that screen commercial vehicles at highway or ramp speeds to identify missing, damaged, or underinflated tires.
In Georgia, weigh stations serve as a base of operation not just for truck weight inspectors but also for patrol officers who conduct roadside safety inspections. HDT spent a day on the scene during Roadcheck.
Aperia said its new Halo Drive app is the trucking industry's first automated pre-trip tire inspection tool that delivers comprehensive tire health insights to drivers.
While the Mexican government recently appeared to be pointing a finger at the governor of Texas for slowing trade, delays during periods of increased inspections at border crossings are a part of doing business for the state’s trucking industry.
Mexico’s Economy Department called on Texas to stop the stepped-up truck inspections at the Brownsville-Matamoros crossings, claiming some shipments have been delayed as long as 27 hours.
Cargo securement is one of two areas that is the focus of this year’s International Roadcheck. HDT rounded up articles and resources to help fleets and drivers prepare.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's International Roadcheck inspection event from May 16-18 will highlight the importance of antilock braking systems and cargo securement.
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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