International Roadcheck 2024 begins May 14th through the 16th. During this three-day event, Inspectors will be conducting compliance and enforcement initiatives of motor carriers, vehicles, and driver safety.&nbsp;This year, Inspectors will focus on tractor protection systems and alcohol possession. Inspectors will also conduct their usual roadside safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.&nbsp;How You Can Avoid Violations: <ul><li>A thorough pre-trip of your vehicle’s exterior and in cab.</li><li>Perform an air leak test on the brake system during your pre-trip.</li><li>Make sure that you have the necessary paperwork to operate.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Registrations for both tractor and trailer.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Insurance card.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Current IFTA registration.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Driver’s license.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">ELD documents.</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Malfunction procedures.</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Instructions on how to transfer logs.</li><li class="ql-indent-2">ELD instruction booklet.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">At least 8 days of blank paper logs.</li><li>Make sure that your logs are current, including listing trailers and shipping info.</li><li>Make sure that your brakes are in proper adjustment prior to hitting the road.</li><li>Follow traffic laws. This includes obeying speed limits and lane restrictions.</li></ul>&nbsp;How to Perform an Air Leak Test of the Brake System:&nbsp;<ol><li>With the engine running fan down the air pressure to 90psi.</li><li>Build air pressure to governor cut-out at 100-140psi.</li><li>Press the clutch in and put the truck in 1st gear.</li><li>Turn the engine off and release the clutch.</li><li>Turn the key to the on position.</li><li>Push in both brake valves (red and yellow). Wait for the air gauge to stabilize and listen for leaks.</li><li>Hold the service breakdown for one minute. You should not lose more than 3 psi for the tractor only, or 4psi for combination vehicle.</li><li>Fan the air pressure and at approximately 60psi the low air warning light and/or alarm should come on.</li><li>Continue fanning the air pressure and at approximately 20 to 45 psi both brake valves should pop out.</li></ol> If the brake valves do not pop out or you hear air leaking from the tractor or trailer, the vehicle did not pass inspection. Notify Maintenance and red tag the equipment until repairs are made. Makes sure to note any defects on your DVIR. How to Make Sure that Your Brakes Are in Proper Adjustment: All our trucks and trailers have automatic brake slack adjusters. Before leaving on a trip, you should perform the procedure to ensure that your brakes are in proper adjustment. <ol><li>Put the truck in gear and roll forward about 3 feet and press the brake pedal to the floor.</li><li>Release the brake pedal and roll forward another 3 feet and press the brake pedal to the floor again.</li><li>Finally, release that brake pedal again and roll forward another 3 feet and press the brake pedal to the floor again.</li></ol> The brakes should now be properly adjusted, and you should now be ready to start your trip. This procedure should be performed each time that you hook to a trailer.&nbsp;Should a driver receive a roadside inspection, make sure to notify the Safety Department immediately. All inspection forms should be submitted to Safety by the end of the day.&nbsp;Thank you for the important work that you do that allows us to take care of our families and keep our economy moving.&nbsp;Complacency is the enemy of safety! &nbsp;Drive safely and work safely.&nbsp;

International Roadcheck 2024 begins May 14th through the 16th. During this three-day event, Inspectors will be conducting compliance and enforcement initiatives of motor carriers, vehicles, and driver safety.  This year, Inspectors will focus on tractor protection systems and alcohol possession. Inspectors will also conduct their usual roadside safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

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