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ORCIG SafeALERT 2020 International Roadcheck 2020 International Roadcheck Previously Postponed
Now Scheduled for September 9-11
Special Emphasis on: Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Requirements
Dear valued client,
Provided below is the link to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) website indicating the scheduled 2020, 72-hour inspection blitz commonly referred to as "International Roadcheck". International Roadcheck is a CVSA program organized in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Transport Canada and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation (Mexico). Starting September 9th thru September 11th, state, local and federal inspectors will occupy inspection stations throughout North America, from Canada to Mexico and perform Commercial Motor Vehicle inspections. This is the largest targeted annual enforcement campaign on trucks and buses.
Not only could Roadcheck 2020 have negative logistical impacts on your operations, it can also significantly impact your commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety performance history on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Safety Management System (SMS) web site. The site, which is public record, combines current and historical safety performance information to measure the relative safety fitness of commercial motor carriers. This Information includes Federal and State data on crashes, roadside inspections, on-site compliance review results and enforcement history.
The Safety Measurement System (SMS) evaluates the safety of individual motor carriers by considering all safetybased roadside inspection violations, out-of-service violations as well as State-reported crashes by using 24 months of performance data. SMS assesses motor carriers' safety performance in each of seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs): Unsafe Driving, Fatigued Driving (Hours-of-Service), Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances and Alcohol, Vehicle Maintenance, Cargo-Related, and Crash Indicator (FMCSA).
Click the following link for additional information.https://www.cvsa.org/news-entry/2020-rescheduled-roadcheck/
Needless to say, now is the time to prepare for Roadcheck 2020; therefore, we strongly recommend that you take the time to review the links and resources provided on page two as you prepare for this event. As always, please do not hesitate to contact your safety specialist if you have any questions or need assistance.
SafeALERTSM
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ORCIG 2020 SafeAlert Series
This material is intended to be a broad overview of the subject matter and is provided for informational purposes only. Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group, Inc. does not endorse or recommend any products or services nor does it make any representation or warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information. Old Republic Contractors Insurance Group, Inc. shall have no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, action or inaction alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the information contained herein.
Helpful Links: For an overview of the FMCSA ,CSA company safety records visit https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/company-
safety-records Understand what the inspectors will be looking for from your drivers https://www.scribd.com/
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Free Training Videos:
Don't forget to take advantage of our arrangement with J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. The VOD service provides you with FREE access to J. J. Keller® Video's On Demand that include hundreds of topics for fleet, workplace, and construction safety. Provided below are a few videos available that we feel may help you and your drivers prepare for Roadcheck 2020.
Hours of Service Rules for Property-Carrying CMV Drivers (26 min.) DM-50047 Provides an overview of the Hours of Service (HOS) rules and regulations drivers must comply with. Explains how to apply the regulations; manage time spent driving on-duty and off-duty; and maintain current, accurate record of duty status.
Roadside Inspections for CMV Drivers: Providing the Officer Your Record of Duty Status (8 min.) DM-52170 This program is designed to help drivers learn the proper way to show their ELDs during an inspection to help comply with officers. It covers what's required of an ELD during an inspection, keeping status updated, and providing records.
ELD: Basics Training (16 min.) DM-52196 Covers the basics of ELD device use; technical specifications of electronic logging devices; and driver and carrier responsibilities. Specifically, it explains which drivers are required to use an ELD and by when; describes basic system and device requirements; covers how drivers will comply with records management and roadside inspections; and reviews rule provisions for carriers in regard to supporting documents and harassment prevention.
CSA: Know the BASICs (47 min.) DM-41305 Provides an overview of the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program and a brief discussion of where the data used in CSA comes from. Helps drivers understand what CSA is and what it means to them and their carrier, including FMCSA interventions. Covers the seven BASICs (Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories) used in the CSA Safety Measurement System (SMS). Helps drivers understand severity and time weighting of violations, calculation of BASIC measures ("normalizing" process), and peer comparison within Safety Group Events.
Roadside Inspections for CMV Drivers (20 min.)-DM-48443 This program provides an overview of types of inspections and how to prepare for a roadside inspection; explains what happens during a roadside inspection and the documents that will be reviewed; helps drivers understand the proper way to show their ELDs during an inspection; and covers what to expect after a driver passes or fails a roadside inspection.
Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers (42 min.)-DM-48447 Provides a comprehensive, streamlined examination of the 3 types of inspections and explains why performing each can ultimately prevent costly breakdowns and deadly crashes: Pre-Trip (§392.7 and §396.13); On-the-Road (§392.9 and §397.1); and Post-Trip (§396.11). Includes step-by-step inspections demonstrated using the latest advances in camera and video production technology and highlights areas of the tractor trailer with higher potential to cause a serious crash or breakdown.
Vehicle Inspections - Straight Truck Series (13 min.)-DM-51230 Helps drivers understand the basics of a pre-trip, on-theroad, and post-trip inspection on a straight truck, especially the importance of inspecting your vehicle even when it's not required by the regulations. It covers how to conduct a thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspection; discusses the importance of using the same inspection routine every time they drive; and explains when a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report is required, and how to complete one.
References: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance http://cvsa.org/
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