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March 23, 2017 Issue #149
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Carman O'Leary, Editor
Allen Lund Company
Marcom - Los Angeles Office
(800) 475-LUND (5863)
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Be Prepared: 2017 CVSA Roadcheck
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To some drivers, it's an excuse for a long awaited vacation or just another day at the office. No matter which side you are on, it's that time again for the CVSA Roadcheck. CVSA announced that their annual 2017 Roadcheck will take place June 6-8th. The focus this year will be on cargo securement. The actual checkpoints will be a level 1 thorough roadside inspection, which includes checks of vehicle mechanical issues as well as driver operating requirements. Since this is such a hot button issue for a lot of drivers, we have compiled a list from both the CVSA and some experienced drivers to help ease your worry and make sure you are back on the road in no time.
Be prepared and proactive. Make sure all your regular maintenance is up to date. All log books should be accurate, easy to read and make sure all correct paperwork is in your cab. Rickey Bennett, (A Plus Trucking) a long time regular Allen Lund Company carrier offers this simple advice, "be professional, respectful, and cooperative to the inspector and they will usually return the favor. They don't want to put you out of service, but they have a job to do and will make sure you are in complete safety compliance before letting you return to the road."
Do the little things. A number of DOT shutdowns are due to simple things that could be avoided. Make sure all head and tail lights are working. Make sure all cracks are fixed in windshields. Rickey also stated, "I have seen on a number of occasions, drivers having top notch trucks and trailers, but are shut down every year due to a thing as simple as a 3 inch crack in their windshield." All the simple things, which may not seem imperative, are sometimes what will help you pass the test.
Focus on what is being emphasized; the main point of enforcement this year is on cargo securement. Make sure all of your straps, load locks and tie downs are in operating shape and make sure all trailers have been maintained. For more information on cargo securement, CVSA
has provided a flyer on tips to alert drivers on what to expect this summer.
We at Allen Lund Company hope all of our drivers are prepared for this and DOT inspections. Here's to a safe and successful 2017.
Matt Gronostaj
Manager, Memphis
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Matt Gronostaj
earned a bachelor's degree in Logistics from the University of Memphis, graduate class of 2001. After spending time in warehousing, Matt joined the Allen Lund Company in 2005, working in the Memphis office and was promoted to assistant manager in 2012.
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