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Roadside inspection enforcement blitzes are inevitable. This category offers tips from former DOT inspectors, state troopers, and results from past inspections to help carriers and their drivers prevent common violations that put their vehicles out of service.

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Learning to love pre-trip inspections
May 22, 2018
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden began each season by teaching his players how to tie their shoes. No, there was not some arcane “secret of the shoestrings” which led Wooden’s UCLA squads to ten national championships...
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Experts share tips to help ace the roadside inspection
May 22, 2018
We’ve pulled together advice on what can help make those roadside checks go as quickly and smoothly as possible, both for the driver and the officer or official performing the inspection. It’s best for all parties involved when these inspections...
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What's Roadcheck got to do with HOS?
May 14, 2018
It should come as no surprise that the focus of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Roadcheck will be hours of service (HOS) compliance.
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An inspection refresher
Mar 20, 2018
Every driver knows he or she is supposed to complete the required Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations pre- and post...
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Lowering ISS scores is a team effort
Jan 03, 2018
An Inspection Selection System (ISS) score is a key factor in determining which trucks will be pulled in by enforcement for inspections. Weigh station bypass decisions are frequently based on ISS scores and other credential information. Because...
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