Qualifying for CVSA Decals - Critical Vehicle Inspection Items

Recently there has been an increase in carriers operating without USDOT numbers or with inactive USDOT numbers. Should an inspector perform a level 1 inspection on a CMV operating without a USDOT number or with an inactive USDOT number, that otherwise does not have a critical defect listed in the out-of-service criteria, the expectation is the inspector issues that specific CMV a CVSA decal.

The CVSA decal is a communication device to all other jurisdictions and inspection agencies that the truck is operating safely and lawfully and, absent an observed offense or violation, be passed up for inspection.

Increase scrutiny of carriers operating unlawfully on our roadways and prevent unlawful motor carriers from being issued a CVSA decal which will reduce the likelihood of further/future inspections.

Add no/inactive USDOT number, when required, to the list of either critical inspection items or create a note in a sub-section of the out-of-service criteria indicating such carriers are not subject to having a decal issued.