This was from Terry's Corner in FCC's weekly newsletter and I thought it was interesting. I also wondered what the thoughts are about leaving an old sticker on the windshield or taking it off? Does a windshield without a sticker invite and inspection more then an old sticker?
Terry's Corner
Going Your Own Way with CVSA
Eventually, every commercial motor vehicle will be inspected by a DOT officer, either at a scale-house, alongside the road or at the scene of an accident. The inspection will be conducted in accordance with the various minimum standards and out-of-service criteria of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). There are seven North American Standard Inspection Levels:
The green decal, for example, is issued during January, February and March. If the two upper corners are missing, it was issued in January, one missing corner is February and a full decal is issued during the last month of the quarter. The large numeral is the last digit of the year. The decal is usually recognized by law enforcement for the remainder of the month of issuance and the two following months.
So, Go Your Own Way in a safe compliant vehicle and proudly display a CVSA decal.
Terry's Corner
Going Your Own Way with CVSA
Eventually, every commercial motor vehicle will be inspected by a DOT officer, either at a scale-house, alongside the road or at the scene of an accident. The inspection will be conducted in accordance with the various minimum standards and out-of-service criteria of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). There are seven North American Standard Inspection Levels:
- Level I – A thorough examination of the driver’s credentials and required documents and a thorough examination of the vehicle and its systems including cargo securement.
- Level II – A walk-around vehicle inspection and driver credential inspection.
- Level III – A driver credential inspection including the driver’s record-of-duty status.
- Level IV – A one-time examination of a particular item, usually for a study.
- Level V – A vehicle-only inspection of the same items in a Level I but without the driver present.
- Level VI – An inspection of selected radioactive materials.
- Level VII – A jurisdictional mandated commercial vehicle inspection.
The green decal, for example, is issued during January, February and March. If the two upper corners are missing, it was issued in January, one missing corner is February and a full decal is issued during the last month of the quarter. The large numeral is the last digit of the year. The decal is usually recognized by law enforcement for the remainder of the month of issuance and the two following months.
So, Go Your Own Way in a safe compliant vehicle and proudly display a CVSA decal.
