Mark Your Calendars – International Roadcheck Week May 16-18, Emphasizing ABS & Cargo Securement.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 16-18, emphasizing ABS and Cargo Securement. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative. Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will conduct North American Standard Inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh and inspection stations and temporary inspection sites.
This year, inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement to highlight the importance of vehicle safety. Although ABS violations are not out-of-service violations, ABS plays a critical role in reducing the risk of collisions by preventing the wheels from locking up or skidding, allowing a driver to maintain control of the vehicle while braking. In addition, improper cargo securement poses a severe risk to drivers and other motorists by adversely affecting the vehicle’s maneuverability or, worse, causing unsecured loads to fall, resulting in traffic hazards and vehicle collisions.
During International Roadcheck, inspectors will conduct roadside safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers. Data will be gathered from those three days and shared later this year as a snapshot of the state of commercial motor vehicles and driver safety.
