Roadcheck set for June 7-9

Apr 20, 2011

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will hold Roadcheck, its annual vehicle inspection program, June 7-9.

During a 72-hour period, an estimated 10,000 CVSA-certified federal, state and local enforcement personnel conduct truck and bus inspections at 1,500 North America locations.

Last year, vehicle compliance rates were about 80 percent, while drivers had a 95.6 percent pass rate.

Third-generation owner-operator's beautifully-rebuilt 1990 Kenworth W900L

After the truck was retired about three years ago, owner Joel Anker had it rebuilt into a show truck. The hard work paid off, with a fifth-place finish in the Limited Mileage -- Bobtail with Miles class at MATS in March.

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