The Level VIII inspection is active in Phase I proof of concept. Currently, Mississippi, Kentucky, and another state are collecting data wirelessly from four motor carriers as their trucks travel. The FMCSA aims to assess safety, data efficiency, and environmental impact to determine if nationwide implementation is feasible.
How does the Level VIII inspection work?
Tag: safety protocols
Safety scorecards for motor carriers and drivers
I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of safety protocols in the industry. In my initial years, I relied solely on personal experiences to identify motor carriers for inspection, discerning between the commendable and the concerning. However, around 1998, the FMCSA initiated a pivotal shift by providing CMV enforcement officers access to inspection data. This allowed for more informed decisions regarding which motor carriers warranted inspection, based on past performance metrics such as inspections, crashes, and Inspection Selection Scores (IIS).