Road Check Week

Circle the dates: International Roadcheck set for mid-May

International Roadcheck will be May 13-15 this year.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced the dates Wednesday. 

The focus of Roadcheck this year will be both compliance with federal hours-of-service regulations and tire maintenance.

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Poor trailer space utilization continues in 2023

Study highlights nearly half of truckloads in 2023 moved partially empty

(Source: Flock Freight)

Flock Freight recently released its yearly study, which looks at how market conditions are affecting the industry in partnership with Drive Research. The report is based on survey data that included 1,000 transportation decision makers from various industries. The study found that underutilized trailer space remained an issue in trucking, and continues to persist, finding 43% of truckload moving...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/poor-trailer-space-utilization-continues-in-2023

CVSA International Roadcheck just around the corner

Every year the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts International Roadcheck. This year, it’s scheduled for May 14-16 across Canada and Mexico as well as the U.S. The program typically has one main focus each year in addition to making sure vehicles are roadworthy. But this year, the CVSA has chosen two focus areas, in addition to a normal inspection: tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substances.

On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Mark Barlar, director of DOT...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cvsa-international-roadcheck-just-around-the-corner

Dates set for International Roadcheck: May 14-16

International Roadcheck will be May 14-16 this year, a few days earlier on the calendar than it was in 2023.

Legend holds that many truck drivers park their rigs for a few days to avoid stepped-up police activity during the event, which the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), which administers Roadcheck, describes as a “high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dates-set-for-international-roadcheck-may-14-16