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  • Inspections
    • All Inspection Levels
    • Level VI Inspection
      • History of Level VI Inspection Program
      • Level VI Inspection Procedure
        • Summary of U.S. DOT Radiation Limits
      • Level VI Decal
      • Level VI Training
        • Level VI Program Instructors
        • Level VI Program Committee Members
      • Level VI Public Outreach
      • Level VI Inspection Program FAQs
      • News, Updates and Reports
        • RAD Inspection News
        • CVSA/WIPP Updates and Reports
        • Level VI ASPEN Inspection Reports
      • Related Links
    • Inspection Decals
      • About Inspection Decals
      • Application of Decals
      • Decal Qualification Chart
    • Vehicle Re-Inspections
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    • Weighing Procedures
    • Resources
    • Issue/Request for Action
      • Procedures
      • Responsibilities
      • Submitted Entries Register
      • Issue/Request for Action Form
  • Programs
    • North American Standard Inspection Program
    • North American Standard Level VI Inspection Program
    • International Roadcheck
      • 2018 International Roadcheck
        • Hours-of-Service Compliance
      • International Roadcheck Results
      • History of International Roadcheck OOS Rates
      • Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Resources
      • Resources for Drivers and Fleets
      • North American Standard Inspection Program
    • Operation Airbrake (OAB)
      • Brake Safety Campaigns
        • Brake Safety Campaign Results
      • Operation Airbrake Inspection Procedure
      • Resources for Drivers and Mechanics
      • FAQs: Brake Systems and Inspections
      • Performance-Based Brake Testers (PBBT)
      • Online Store
        • Airbrakes Virtual Risk Manager
        • Practical Airbrake Handbook and Study Guide
    • Operation Safe Driver (OSD)
      • Operation Safe Driver Week
        • 2018 Operation Safe Driver Week
      • Operation Safe Driver Week Results
      • Resources
        • ‘Teens and Trucks’ Youth Safe-Driving Campaign
        • ‘Defeat Distracted Driving’ Commercial Driver Safety Campaign
        • Driver Trainers: ‘Improving Driver Behaviors’ Kit
    • International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA)
      • IDEA Nomination Form
      • IDEA Sponsorship
      • IDEA Flyer
      • IDEA Winners
    • College Scholarship Award
      • College Scholarship Application
      • College Scholarship Sponsorship
      • College Scholarship Recipients
    • Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development (COHMED)
      • COHMED Conference
      • Regional COHMED Training
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  • Events
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      • About the COHMED Program
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        • Regional COHMED Training
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      • REGISTER
      • Schedule
      • Hotel, Travel and General Information
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        • Exhibitor Application
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      • Photo Gallery
        • 2018 Garden Grove, California
        • 2017 Savannah, Georgia
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      • Hotel, Travel and General Information
      • Sponsorship Information
        • Available Sponsorships
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        • 2018 Portland, Oregon
        • 2017 Atlanta, Georgia
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      • About the NAIC Program
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        • Sponsorship Application
        • 2018 NAIC Sponsors
      • On-site Program Book
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        • 2018 Columbus, Ohio
        • 2017 Orlando, Florida
    • CVSA Annual Conference and Exhibition
      • Registration Fees
      • REGISTER
      • Schedule
      • Hotel, Travel and General Information
      • Sponsorship Information
        • Available Sponsorships
        • Sponsorship Application
        • 2018 Annual Conference Sponsors
      • Exhibitor Information
        • Exhibit Application
        • Exhibitor Schedule
        • 2018 Exhibitors
      • On-site Program Book
      • Photo Gallery
        • 2018 Kansas City, Missouri
        • 2017 Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
    • North American Cargo Securement Harmonization Public Forum
      • Registration Fees
      • REGISTER
      • Hotel, Travel and General Information
      • Agenda
    • CVSA Data Management, Quality and FMCSA Systems Training
      • Registration Fees
      • REGISTER
      • Schedule
      • Hotel, Travel and General Information
      • On-site Program Book
  • News
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
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      • 2018
      • 2017
      • 2016
    • Regulatory Updates
      • 2018
      • 2017
      • 2016
    • Reauthorization
      • Recommended Improvements to CMV Safety Policy
        • Adequate Resources
        • Exemptions
        • Motorcoach Safety
        • Size and Weight
        • Safety Technology
    • Policy Positions
      • Recommend a Policy Position
  • Membership
    • Local Law Enforcement
      • Benefits and Services
      • Current Local Law Enforcement Members
      • Become a Local Law Enforcement Member
    • Transportation Industry
      • Benefits and Services
      • Current Associate Members
      • Become a CVSA Associate Member
  • Committees
    • Crash Data and Investigation Standards Committee
    • Driver-Traffic Enforcement Committee
    • Enforcement and Industry Modernization Committee
    • Hazardous Materials Committee
    • Information Systems Committee
    • Passenger Carrier Committee
    • Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee
    • Size and Weight Committee
    • Training Committee
    • Vehicle Committee
  • Guardian Magazine
    • Deadlines for Submissions
    • Submit an Article
    • Guardian Archive
  • About CVSA
    • Overview of CVSA
      • About the Alliance
      • Mission, Vision and Values
      • History of CVSA
    • Who We Are
      • Government Members
      • Current Leadership
      • Past Presidents
      • Staff Bios
    • Annual Report
    • Strategic Plan
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Contacts
    • Law Enforcement Lead Agency Contacts
    • CVSA Headquarters Staff
    • U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Headquarters and Field Offices
    • Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators
    • Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (Mexico)
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      • Driver Safety/Outreach
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      • Vehicle Inspection
      • Driver Inspection
      • Inspection Bitz
    • Webinars
      • Information/Training for Industry
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      • Legislative, Policy and Regulatory Information/Updates
      • What to Expect at CVSA Conferences and Events
      • Membership & Leadership
    • CVSA Spanish
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    • Industry Roadside Inspection Course – Driver Requirements
      • REGISTER
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