Safety Sweep: Over 1,000 Vehicles Inspected in Northern Arizona's 'International Roadcheck'

This article contains content summarized with GPT-4 Learn more. It is based on information from azdps.gov, which reflects the perspectives and priorities of the organization. Please consider the specific interests of the source when reading

The 'International Roadcheck' operation, an important annual event focused on commercial vehicle safety, recently ended in northern Arizona. It took place from May 14 to May 16, 2024, on Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. The Arizona Commercial Vehicle Safety Partnership (ACVSP) led this initiative, involving the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Enforcement and Compliance Division.

During the event, enforcement activities concentrated on sections of Interstate 17 from McGuireville to Flagstaff and Interstate 40 from Flagstaff to the Parks rest areas, including several regional ports of entry. The operation is part of a larger North American effort by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), where CVSA-certified inspectors conduct inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards by vehicles and drivers.

This year's roadcheck in northern Arizona resulted in 1,093 inspections. These inspections uncovered 3,126 driver/vehicle examination report (DVER) violations. As a result, 101 drivers and 183 vehicles were found non-compliant and were placed out of service. Officers also issued 73 citations and made two arrests on felony warrants.

A team of 94 personnel from various agencies supported the operation, including the AZDPS, ADOT, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, and Buckeye Police Department. The Arizona Trucking Association also participated by having 125 industry professionals observe the inspection processes, fostering transparency and collaboration.