The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently released the results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck campaign that took place from May 16 to May 18, 2023. This campaign spanned across the United States, Canada, and Mexico and focused on two main areas: anti-lock braking systems (ABS) violations and cargo securement violations.
In Arizona, the state’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Task Force (CVETF) concentrated their efforts on several key locations, including I-40, I-17, and ports of entry in St. George, Kingman, Topock, and Sanders. Over the course of three days, officers conducted a total of 1,060 inspections and identified 2,374 violations.
Of the violations found, 386 were related to anti-lock braking systems (ABS), which are crucial for vehicle safety, and 67 were related to cargo securement, which ensures that loads are properly restrained during transportation.
As a result of the inspections, a total of 77 drivers and 176 vehicles were placed out of service due to the severity of the violations found. Placing a vehicle out of service means that it cannot continue operating until the identified issues are addressed and resolved.
Various agencies collaborated in the Roadcheck inspection effort in Arizona, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Arizona Trucking Association, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, and police departments from Apache Junction, Buckeye, Eloy, Tucson, and Sedona. Their joint efforts aimed to ensure the safety and compliance of commercial vehicles on the roads.
