What is a CVSA Sticker?
A CVSA sticker is issued to a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) after that vehicle successfully “passes” a Level 1 DOT inspection or Level 5 Inspection. To pass an inspection, the truck, bus, trailer, car etc. must have no “critical violations” discovered according to the North American Standard Out-of-Service criteria. What does a CVSA Sticker Mean?…
How To Prepare for a DOT Audit
Prepare for a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) audit with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to gather critical driver records, maintenance logs, and compliance documentation — plus audit day tips to stay calm and confident. Your complete DOT-audit prep resource is just a click away.
Failed DOT Drug Test, Now What?
Your driver just failed a DOT Drug or Alcohol Test. Now what do you do? Well, take a deep breath and don’t panic! Here’s what to do next: 1) Park The Driver Remove the driver from “a safety sensitive function”. Pull them off of the road immediately…wherever they are. Period. Full Stop. If they’re under…
Avoid Weigh Stations
Avoid Weigh Stations unless you are invited to pull in for a full Level 1 DOT inspection by the officers. I’m often asked “Why don’t I just make sure that my truck will pass inspection and send them through a weigh station to help improve my vehicle maintenance scores? “Purposeful inspections” are a very slippery slope. …
CVSA RoadCheck 2021
CVSA Roadcheck 2021 has been set for May 4-6, 2021. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. During the 72-hour enforcement blitz, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct thousands of Level 1 DOT inspections on both…
DOT Clearinghouse: 5 Important Keys
Are you worried about DOT Clearinghouse compliance? If not, you should be! The FMCSA just listed the new civil penalty for a Drug and Alcohol (DACH) clearinghouse violation at $5,833! If you’re concerned about the DOT Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and what you have to do to comply with the DOT drug and alcohol program requirements,…
CVSA Roadcheck 2020
CVSA Roadcheck 2020 starts today! The CVSA International Roadcheck begins today and lasts for the next 72 hours. During this time period, we can expect to see a much greater law enforcement presence on the roadways as CMV inspectors will be conducting thousands of Level 1 DOT inspections. Preparing for CVSA Roadcheck in advance should…
CVSA Brake Safety Week
CVSA Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-22 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing. Given the lackluster performance of trucks undergoing Level 1 DOT inspections during CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck back in June, we should expect similar results. That will mean about 20% of those vehicles and 4% of those drivers inspected to be…
Fleet Safety Management Essentials
Effective fleet safety management is a critical part of any organization’s risk management planning. This is especially important because transportation related incidents account for over 40% of all fatal workplace injuries. Though a risk management approach to fleet safety can be applied to most businesses and organizations, those who operated large trucks on a regular…
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