With many individuals still being affected by COVID-19, that is not stopping the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) to continue with their two blitz inspections. Currently, the International Roadcheck Inspection has been postponed and there has been no talk on when this inspection will be rescheduled. The International Roadcheck Inspection was to take place on May 5 – 7, 2020.

The CVSA will continue to monitor COVID-19 and its effects and announce any new dates for the International Roadcheck.

According to the CVSA, they state there are no plans on canceling or postponing the Operation Safe Driver Week scheduled for July 12 – 18, 2020, and the Brake Safety Week scheduled for August 23 – 29, 2020.

Operation Safe Driver Week

During the Safe Driver Week (July 12 – 18), law enforcement will be on the lookout in the United States for both passenger vehicle drivers and commercial vehicle drivers. Some dangerous driving behaviors law enforcement will be watching for includes:

• Speeding (main focus)
• Distracted driving
• Improper lane changes
• Impaired driving
• Failure to follow traffic laws and signs

During last year’s Operation Safe Driver Week (2019), law enforcement issued 46,752 citations, and 87,624 were issued to both commercial vehicle drivers and passenger drivers.

Brake Safety Week

This year’s Brake Safety Week will be scheduled for August 23 – 29 along with one unannounced inspection day at some point throughout the year. During this time, inspectors will perform Level IV Inspections on commercial vehicles to ensure the brakes and brake-system is in good working order without any violations.

Be on the lookout for upcoming tips on how to prepare yourself for Operation Safe Driver Week and Brake Safety Week.

FAQs

What are the vacation policies at Landstar? How many days are given for vacation per year?

Landstar does not offer vacation time for owner-operators. This is because Landstar is 100% non-forced dispatch, meaning you can t...

What benefits does the M.U.S.T Program offer?

Being involved in the M.U.S.T Program has many benefits. These benefits include: Lower shipping costs for the custome...

How does Landstar ensure safety to customers?

The M.U.S.T Program was first introduced to help Landstar’s safety team, and customers ensure safety for the driver and shipper....

What is LCAPP?

The Landstar Contractors’ Advantage Purchasing Program is offered to all owner-operators to help with discounts on tires, fuel, ...

Does Landstar aid with truck and trailer insurance?

Yes. Landstar does help owner-operators with insurance for your truck and trailer....

What are the vacation policies at Landstar?

Landstar does not offer vacation time for owner-operators. This is because Landstar is 100% non-forced dispatch, meaning you can t...

Are there requirements on how long a driver must stay out on the road?

At Landstar, we are 100% non-forced dispatch. This means you can take any type of load you want, and you can return home at any po...

Does Landstar offer BCOs help to save money on fuel?

Landstar offers the Landstar Contractors’ Advantage Purchasing Program (LCAPP) to all Landstar BCOs to save money on their fuel ...

What driver support does Landstar offer their drivers?

Building strong, reliable, and long-term relationships is what makes Landstar the trucking success that we are. At Landstar, we pr...

What are the minimum tractor or trailer equipment requirements at Landstar?

Your tractor or trailer must pass the Level One DOT inspection with an approved Landstar inspection facility. Your tractor may hav...

Does Landstar Lease on Team Drivers

Yes. At Landstar, we have many loads that include team freight options. At Landstar, team drivers have different driving opportuni...

How many miles is considered OTR experience?

To have the OTR driving experience truck drivers must have at least a 500mile radius one-way trip and have snow and ice drive expe...

Can a fleet owner with Landstar manage a fleet of drivers?

Yes, when signing up with Landstar trucking industry as an owner operator you can be the fleet owner. However, if you are not a tr...

What are the benefits of Landstar?

If you lease with Landstar trucking company, the benefits are: Landstar pays the cargo insurance, you’ll have opportunity to boo...

Do I need to own my own truck to work for Landstar?

To sign on with Landstar trucking company as an owner operator, you will need to have your own truck. However, if you do not, you ...

What are the Landstar driving requirements?

If an owner-operator is employed with Landstar trucking company, they would need to meet all the minimum requirements. Once these ...

Does Landstar offer schedule flexibility?

We are 100 percent Non-forced Dispatch, employees have the opportunity to have flexible schedules and can pick their loads and cho...

What is the Landstar age requirement?

To become an owner operator, independent contractor, or a commercial driver with Landstar trucking company you must be at least 23...

Is Landstar responsible for a trailer?

Landstar trucking company pays the insurance, upkeep and maintenance on the trailer. There is no rental fee for leasing a van. How...

Would a 2005 Freightliner be acceptable to haul for Landstar?

Yes, if the commercial motor vehicle passes a Landstar DOT safety inspection report....

Does Landstar trucking company use electronic logs or paper?

Yes, Tractors must be capable of functioning with Landstar-approved Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)....

What are the Landstar region rules?

With Landstar as an owner operator you can run regional. Keep in mind Landstar trucking company is non-forced trucking industry. T...

What states does Landstar hire owner-operators for trucking jobs?

Landstar is hiring owner operators and truck driver teams for all 48 states including Canada and Mexico....

What states does Landstar run in?

Landstar has owner operators running in all 48 states including Canada and Mexico....

How long is the employee orientation process?

The orientation program is the last training session to becoming a Landstar BCO. This 2-day event runs Monday, Tu...

What is the Landstar age requirement on truck and trailer?

There is no age restriction on the tractor; it must pass a Landstar certified DOT inspection. Also, Landstar Trucking Industry has...

Can I get plates, truck insurance, and accidental work injury insurance through Landstar?

Landstar trucking industry does have prepass; it’s around 7 dollars a month. Tolls are the responsibility of the owner operator....

Landstar BCO vs Owner-Operator?

Landstar trucking company refers to its leased owner-operator drivers as BCOs or Business Capacity Owners. An owner-operator has d...

Two Blitz 2020 CVSA Inspections Happening Despite COVID-19