


Ahead of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck, proper tire maintenance cannot be overstated. Tire failure while in transit is a hazard to all motorists. It is also far more expensive and time-consuming for motor carriers to repair an in-transit tire failure vs. proactively maintaining tire health and addressing tire issues before the vehicle is on the road.
During the tire inspection of a commercial motor vehicle, the inspector will look for:
Hours-of-service (HOS) regulations are in place to safeguard transportation safety by limiting driving hours and mandating adequate breaks to ensure commercial motor vehicle drivers have the opportunity to get the rest they need. This helps prevent crashes and incidents caused by fatigue.
While reviewing a driver’s record of duty status for HOS compliance, inspectors will also check for:

