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CVSA Holds its 2017 Annual Conference and Exhibition
September 20, 2017
On Sept. 17-21, 2017, CVSA held its Annual Conference and Exhibition in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Approximately 300 government officials, enforcement and industry members attended the conference in support of the Alliance’s mission to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and uniformity throughout North America.
CVSA Prepares for December 2017 ELD Implementation; Announces April 1, 2018, Effective Date for Out-of-Service Criteria Related to ELD Rule
August 21, 2017
Starting on Dec. 18, 2017, inspectors and roadside enforcement personnel will begin documenting violations on roadside inspection reports and, at the jurisdiction's discretion, will issue citations to commercial motor vehicle drivers operating vehicles without a compliant ELD. Beginning April 1, 2018, inspectors will start placing commercial motor vehicle drivers out of service if their vehicle is not equipped with the required device.
CVSA Releases 2017 International Roadcheck Results
August 18, 2017
Commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel in Canada and the United States conducted more than 62,000 driver and vehicle safety inspections on large trucks and buses during the CVSA's 30th annual International Roadcheck, June 6-8, 2017. 23 percent of vehicles and 4.2 percent of drivers that received Level I Inspections were placed out of service.
CVSA Announces the Winners of the 2017 North American Inspectors Championship
August 8, 2017
Rommel Garcia of the Houston Police Department is the first local member in NAIC history to earn the Grand Champion Award.
Enforcement Personnel on the Lookout for Unsafe Commercial and Passenger-Vehicle Drivers During Operation Safe Driver Week, Oct. 15-21
July 25, 2017
During Operation Safe Driver Week, Oct. 15-21, 2017, enforcement personnel will identify and issue warnings and/or citations to commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger-vehicle drivers exhibiting unsafe driving behaviors on our roadways.
CVSA Adds New Level VIII Electronic Inspection to North American Standard Inspection Program
July 12, 2017
The Level VIII Electronic Inspection is an inspection conducted electronically or wirelessly while a commercial motor vehicle is in motion without direct interaction with a roadside inspector/enforcement official.
CVSA Releases Results from Unannounced Brake Safety Day Enforcement Initiative
July 12, 2017
On May 3, 2017, more than 9,500 commercial motor vehicles were inspected for an unannounced brake safety enforcement event, Brake Safety Day.
CVSA Announces 2017 College Scholarship Recipients
June 22, 2017
CVSA awarded $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates Caleb Claycamp, Cole Metcalfe and Kyle Thomas to attend the college of their choice this fall.
CVSA's Brake Safety Day is Sept. 7, 2017
June 14, 2017
CVSA Updates Inspection Bulletins, Operational Policies and Inspection Procedures
June 6, 2017
CVSA creates one new Inspection Bulletin, updates four and repeals three. Operational Policies 5, 14 and 15 were also updated and several Inspection Procedures were amended.