{"id":4690,"date":"2019-05-22T08:12:32","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T14:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/?p=4690"},"modified":"2019-05-22T08:12:32","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T14:12:32","slug":"international-roadcheck-learning-from-2018-and-preparing-for-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/international-roadcheck-learning-from-2018-and-preparing-for-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"International Roadcheck: Learning from 2018 and Preparing for 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of year again! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced details of the 2019 International Roadcheck, which will take place June 4-6. Now is the time for carrier safety, compliance staff and drivers to begin preparing for an inspection.<\/p>\n

Although inspectors generally conduct Level 1 inspections, CVSA also puts extra emphasis on specific aspects each year. The special focus in 2018 was on hour of service compliance. This year, CVSA has announced that its emphasis will be on steering and suspension components.<\/p>\n

\u201cSteering and suspension are safety critical systems for any commercial motor vehicle,\u201d said Jay Thompson, president of CVSA. \u201cNot only do they support the heavy loads carried by trucks and buses, but they also help maintain stability and control under acceleration and braking, keeping the vehicle safely on the road. Furthermore, they keep tires in alignment, reducing chances of uneven tire wear and possible tire failure, and they maximize the contact between the tires and the road to provide steering stability and good handling.\u201d<\/p>\n

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2018 International Roadcheck Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

During last year\u2019s International Roadcheck, 67,603 vehicles were inspected (Level I, Level II and Level III inspections). The breakdown was as follows:<\/p>\n