Michigan State Police [ [link removed] ]

"*News Release*"



*Motor Carrier Officers Focus on Defective Equipment and Cargo Securement During Roadcheck Inspection Effort*

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? May 8, 2024*

*LANSING, MICH.? *Motor carrier officers from the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (MSP/CVED) will be conducting inspections at weigh station facilities and rest areas throughout the state with a focus on defective equipment and cargo securement.? This enforcement operation is part of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck and will take place throughout North America May 14-16.?

?Every day, lives are saved throughout North America because of commercial motor vehicle roadside inspections.? It is anticipated that more than 65,000 drivers of large truck and buses will be inspected during this three-day North American operation,? said Insp. Patrick Morris, acting commander of CVED.

The vehicle inspection includes checking brake systems, cargo securement, coupling devices, driveline/driveshaft components, frames, fuel systems, lighting devices, steering mechanisms, suspensions, tires, van and open-top trailer bodies, wheels, electrical systems in addition to hazardous material shipping components.? Drivers are asked to provide their operating credentials and hours-of-service documentation. ?Inspectors will also be attentive to apparent alcohol and/or drug impairment.

*? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?###*

*MEDIA CONTACT:*
MC Lt. Chris Keller, MSP/CVED, 517-395-8497


* CVSA International Roadcheck 2024 - News Release.pdf [ [link removed] ]
Learn more about MSP Newsroom [ [link removed] ] Download MSP Mobile [ [link removed] ]


?

If this email was forwarded to you and you would like to receive updates from the MSP directly, please *sign up here* [ [link removed] ].

________________________________________________________________________

Visit us on Facebook [ [link removed] ] Visit us on X [ [link removed] ] Follow the Michigan State Police on Instagram [ [link removed] ] Follow the Michigan State Police on Threads [ [link removed] ] Visit us on YouTube [ [link removed] ] Sign up for email updates [ [link removed] ] ?

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:
Manage Your Preferences [ [link removed] ]??|? Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ]?|? Help [ [link removed] ]?|??Contact Us [ [link removed] ]?|??www.michigan.gov/MSPtransparency [ [link removed] ]

Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote [ [link removed] ].

________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan State Police?? P.O. Box 30634 ? Lansing, MI 48909