It’s nearly time again for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck. The 72-hour enforcement event is set to take place Tuesday, May 17 through Thursday, May 19, 2022.
If you’re an experienced motor carrier, you know how it works: For 72 hours, inspectors across North America request commercial motor vehicles to pull over for on-the-spot inspections meant to ensure driver and truck safety. Each year, the CVSA highlights a particular focus: In 2021, this was lighting and hours of service compliance. In 2019, it was driver requirements.
This year, inspectors will pay close attention to wheel-end compliance, which includes the wheels, hubs and tires on a commercial motor vehicle. According to the CVSA, “violations involving these components historically account for one quarter of the vehicle out-of-service violations discovered during International Roadcheck.”
What to Expect
When it comes to checking vehicle wheel ends, inspectors will be on the lookout for:
- Cracks or unseated locking rings, studs or clamps
- Bent, cracked or broken rims on the inside and outside of wheel rims
- Loose, broken, missing or damaged wheel fasteners
- Lubricant leaks, missing caps or plugs
- Leaks in the inner wheel seal and/or the tire and valve stem
- Proper inflation on all tires
Don't neglect the other important components. The inspectors will be checking them all.
