Drivers stopped during the RoadCheck enforcement sweep should be prepared to undergo a full North American Level 1 roadside inspection. Click on the following link to see a detailed explanation of level 1 inspections: North American Standard Inspection Program Level 1. Level 1 inspections include the following: examination of driver's license; medical examiner's certificate; alcohol and drug use; driver's record of duty status; hours of service; seat belt use; vehicle inspection report; brake systems; coupling devices; exhaust systems; frame; fuel systems; lighting devices (turn signals, brake lamps, tail lamps, head lamps and lamps/flags on projecting loads); safe loading; steering mechanism; suspension; tires; wheels and rims; windshield wipers; and compliance with applicable HAZMAT requirements such as placards and markings.
Each year, in addition to the comprehensive Level 1 roadside inspection, inspectors will emphasize focus on a special category of violation. This year, inspectors will place special emphasis on truck tire inspections, including tire pressure, tread size, tread depth, wheel alignment and wheel position/matching duals. Click on the following link for tips on avoiding roadside inspection tire violations: Tips for Avoiding Tire Violations. Click on the following link to see the top 15 most common tire violations handed out at roadside inspections during calendar year 2015: Most Common Tire Related Violations from Calendar Year 2015.
RoadCheck inspection results will be used to determine which transporters will be selected for a more comprehensive safety review under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) new Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA). Click on the following to see roadside inspection tips for drivers: Driver Check List. To learn more about RoadCheck 2016, please click on the following link: RoadCheck 2016.
