A common misconception about driver vehicle inspection reports for truckers and other commercial drivers is that one is required at every pre-trip inspection. How often must a walk-around pre-trip ...

When Tom Bray was in charge of safety at a motor carrier, a frustration was seeing drivers leave the yard with an easily correctable problem that could result in a violation or worse — but should have ...

Editor's note: International Roadcheck is May 4-6. This is part one of a three-part series on how fleets can prepare for and pass roadside inspections —not just during the 72-hour International ...

ORLANDO, Florida—For 30 years, truck driver Gerald “Andy” Wright never needed to use the fire extinguisher he keeps in his cab. But before every trip, the Illinois trucker still checked the ...

The numbers really don’t change much year to year. During the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) three-day International Roadcheck last year, 6,710 commercial vehicles and 2,080 drivers we ...

A bad inspection at the roadside can put an operator out of service in the blink of an eye. Among the many necessary preventives are an owner-op's close pre- and post-trip and other equipment ...

Pre- and post-trip inspections play a pivotal role in identifying equipment maintenance problems early, which helps prevent roadside violations and minimizes vehicle downtime. Given the importance of ...

No fleet likes to be dinged for a CSA maintenance violation. If the violation is severe enough a truck can be taken out of service, fines can be levied, and a bad CSA score can scare shippers away.

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council highlighted the importance of using technology during truck inspections ...