BISMARCK, N.D.  (CSi) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) will be participating in the International Roadcheck June 5, 6 and 7. During the 72‐hour period, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers. The focus of this year’s event is on hours‐of‐service compliance.

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) President Christopher Turner explains, “The top reason drivers were placed out of service during last year’s International Roadcheck was for hours‐of‐service violations.” He noted, “Thirty‐two percent of drivers who were placed out of service during last year’s Roadcheck were removed from our roadways due to violations related
to hours‐of‐service regulations.”

During International Roadcheck, NDHP troopers and civilian inspectors will primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37‐step procedure including an examination of driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness. Drivers must provide information such as a driver’s license, hours‐of‐service documentation, motor carrier registration and shipping documentation. Seat belt usage and the influence of alcohol and/or drugs are also monitored.

NDHP Lieutenant Jody Skogen says, “Since the focus this year is on hours‐of‐service violations, we have the opportunity to partner with thousands of inspectors across North America to help ensure drivers of commercial motor vehicles aren’t fatigued when they are behind the wheel.” facebook.com/ndhighwaypatrol twitter.com/NDHighwayPatrol
Skogen goes on to state, “Our most valuable partners are the professional CMV drivers who make it a priority to operating within regulatory guidelines. We interact with professional drivers on a daily basis and we share the same priorities.”

The vehicle inspection includes inspecting vehicle components which, upon failure, have an unreasonable high probability of causing a crash. Some of these critical components include braking mechanisms, tires and rims, cargo securement, coupling devices and lighting.
If critical inspection violations are found during the Roadcheck, the driver or vehicle may be put out of service if the condition meets the North American Out‐of‐Service Criteria. This means the driver cannot operate the vehicle until the vehicle and/or driver qualification violation(s) are corrected.