In May of last year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) held the International Roadcheck initiative, which involved inspecting and enforcing commercial motor vehicles. The results showed that out of the 59,026 inspections carried out, 21.1% or 12,456 commercial motor vehicles and 6.2% or 3,714 drivers were placed out of service. These figures were the highest recorded since the world emerged from the pandemic.

In 2021, the number of inspections conducted during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck was significantly lower at 23,135. However, despite the lower number of inspections, the results showed that 21.8% or a total of vehicles were removed from the road, while 5.2% of drivers were also disqualified from operation.

The upcoming campaign for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 16-18, and it will put special emphasis on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement.

The Top 5 reasons for vehicle out of service violations during inspections are typically related to brakes, lights, tires, and cargo securement. On the other hand, the top reasons for driver violations are related to hours of service/logs and licensure issues.

CCJ, together with Mann+Hummel, will host a free hour-long webinar that will feature experts from some of the safest fleets in the trucking industry. The webinar will focus on discussing maintenance tips and best practices to make roadside inspections easier, and will also provide insights from the CVSA on inspection trends and common mistakes made by fleets. The webinar will include a live Q&A session with the panelists and will take place on Thursday, April 20 at 1PM Central Time. Carriers who are interested in attending can register for the webinar through the provided link.

For those who are unable to attend the live webinar on April 20, a recorded on-demand version of the event will be made available to all registrants. This allows individuals who are interested in the topic but have scheduling conflicts to still have access to the valuable information discussed during the webinar.

Registrants will hear from: 

Jeremy Disbrow, CVSA roadside inspection specialist

Jeremy has recently joined CVSA in January, bringing with him 25 years of experience as a police officer and paramedic. Before joining CVSA, he served as an Arizona state trooper for two decades, specializing in commercial motor vehicle safety, enforcement, outreach, and training. During his time as Arizona’s MCSAP (Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program) training coordinator, Jeremy developed a training curriculum for the state and taught more than 5,000 hours of courses across the country. He has also held leadership positions within CVSA, serving as the chairman for CVSA North American Cargo Securement Harmonization Forum and as vice president of CVSA’s Region IV membership. Additionally, Jeremy is a certified master instructor and has taught various courses related to safety and technology.

Mike Jeffress, Maverick Transportation vice president of maintenance

Mike has been a part of Maverick since 1986, starting out as an entry-level technician when the company had less than 50 units. Throughout his career, he has achieved several accolades for his contributions to the industry, including being inducted into the Nashville Auto Diesel College’s Hall of Fame in 2002, receiving the Technology and Maintenance Council’s (TMC) Silver Spark Plug award in 2003, and being presented with CCJ’s Career Leadership Award in 2010. Mike has also held leadership positions within TMC and the Arkansas State Maintenance Council, and is a member of the Professional Technician Development Committee.

Randy Obermeyer, OnLine Transport vice president of safety & maintenance

Randy has been a part of the trucking industry for over 30 years and is currently responsible for overseeing maintenance operations for a 200-truck fleet that provides dedicated truckload, expedited freight, brokerage, warehousing, and distribution services to its customers. He is also the Immediate Past General Chairman & Treasurer for the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) for the 2023-2024 term. In recognition of his contributions to the industry, Randy was awarded TMC’s Silver Spark Plug award in 2018. Additionally, he serves on the board of Trucker Buddy International, a nonprofit organization that connects truck drivers with elementary school classrooms to educate students about the trucking industry.

Jon Debusk, Bowerman Trucking director of maintenance

Jon is a graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel and began his career in the trucking industry as a technician for Maverick Transportation in 1995. Over the course of 25 years, he held various positions within the maintenance department, including road breakdowns, warranty, and service manager, before becoming a regional service manager. In 2020, Jon joined Bowerman Trucking as the director of maintenance and played a crucial role in the development of their preventative maintenance program, implementation of new maintenance software, and growth of the fleet. He also serves as a member of advisory councils with Lincoln Tech-Nashville and ASU Beebe and is currently the vice-chair on the Arkansas Trucking Association’s Maintenance and Technology Council.

Source: www.ccjdigital.com