Trucking Industry Information: The Trucking Channel

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How are drivers and vehicles selected for roadside inspections? There are several reasons a driver and vehicle are selected for a roadside inspection, including: Traffic violation: The driver is pulled over for a traffic infraction and then inspected. Visible vehicle violation: An officer at a facility or on patrol sees a vehicle defect and stops the driver for an inspection. Inspection selection system (ISS) score and recommendation: The ISS is a tool that officers can use when selecting who to inspect. A carrier’s ISS score and recommendation are based on the carrier’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores. If a carrier has a Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) score over a predetermined threshold, the carrier will not have a “Pass” recommendation and will have an “Optional” or “Inspect” recommendation. Carriers with an “Optional” or “Inspect” recommendation in the ISS will see more roadside inspections. Post-crash: Following a serious crash involving a commercial vehicle, many jurisdictions require a roadside inspection. Pre-existing and post-crash violations will be separated on the report. Random selection: There is a random component to being selected. However, the situations noted above are more common reasons for an inspection. Additionally, addressing issues such as driver turnover through trucking health programs can help improve overall compliance and reduce the likelihood of inspections triggered by driver behavior.

The Truth About Driver Turnover: What Happens When Predictive Hiring Works in the Context of Roadside Inspections and Trucking Health Programs

TJ Graff

President - Star Behaviors