Inspections are conducted at weigh stations and roadside by certified inspectors using standardized levels, from Level I full inspections covering driver and vehicle to Level III driver-only examinations.
Results are recorded on inspection reports and feed the carrier's safety measurement data.
Alternative Names:
Roadside Inspection, CVSA Inspection
Why it Matters?
Inspection history is among the first documents requested in trucking litigation because it establishes what defects existed and when the carrier knew of them. A pattern of brake or tire violations preceding a crash involving those systems is powerful notice evidence. Clean inspection history is correspondingly useful to the defense, and inspections shortly before the crash can rebut allegations of a preexisting mechanical condition.
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