The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative over three days in Canada, Mexico and the United States. 

This year, inspectors will have two focus areas – tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance possession. The event will remind motor carriers to establish and strictly enforce clear policies to prevent controlled substance and alcohol possession or use in the workplace. In addition, U.S. motor carriers should regularly query the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to ensure their drivers are not in prohibited status. Commercial motor vehicle drivers are reminded to adhere to their company’s policies and not to possess, use or be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances while on duty. 

Also, by focusing on the tractor protection systems, inspectors aim to increase awareness of these critically important vehicle components; specifically, the tractor protection valve, trailer supply valve and anti-bleed back valve, which may be overlooked during trip and roadside inspections. To assist drivers and motor carriers in proactively assessing and maintaining those components, CVSA has provided an inspection bulletin outlining the steps to properly check tractor protection systems.