CVSA Roadcheck Blitz 2019: Are you prepared?
More than likely, your truck is almost always on the move – and for good reason. Uptime matters. In the world of commercial trucking, the adage holds true, time equals money. However, safety is top priority, and when Level 1 inspection time comes, many drivers are often surprised at the findings. During last year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck blitz alone, 11,910 trucks were taken out-of-service across North America.
The main culprits? According to a recent article by Commercial Carrier Journal:
- Brake Systems
- Tires and Wheels
- Steering Issues
With steering issues leading to a whole host of other safety risks, this year’s focus will be on steering and suspension inspections. Inspectors will be actively checking all moving parts for proper tolerances, fluid leaks, loose components and more.
Wearing parts and lack of preventive maintenance to complement lead to avoidable repair costs and downtime for the semi-truck. A true financial boondoggle - one could compare this to sending a loaded trailer of freshly minted cash over a cliff. Having a comprehensive maintenance program factored into your operating pro forma is critical for long-term asset ROI and sustainability.
With extra inspectors on the road for the upcoming blitz across all states and provinces, will you be prepared? Multiple trucks are pulled and inspected by the minute.
A Solution
If supplemental mechanic labor and service is your primary need in order to meet the demands of preventive maintenance, explore if a Palmer Trucks mobile service diagnostic truck is right for your business. These state-of-the-art trucks with expert technicians and access to high value parts are available across the entire Palmer AOR. Mobile service often makes the difference in meeting truck service demands in the current tight labor market and ever-shrinking skills gap.