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C.V.S.A. OUT OF SERVICE ENFORCEMENT

STANDARDS FOR APRIL 2016


2016 North American StandardOut-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) Update

Objectives

• CVSA Out of Service Criteria Changes

• New CVSA Inspection Bulletins

• Operational Policy Updates

• Inspection Procedure Updates

P bar Y Safety Consultants2016 CVSA Updates (OOSC)

COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL)*b. Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)

*(4) Operating a commercial motor vehicle transporting passengers requiring the passenger (P) or school bus (S) endorsement(s). (383.25(a)(5)(i) or 383.25(a)(5)(ii) for school buses)

Declare driver out-of-service.


COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL)c. Endorsements and Restrictions

Operating a commercial vehicle without proper endorsements or in

violation of restrictions. (383.23(a)(2)) Declare driver out-of-service.

NOTE: Canadian operator’s license endorsements are included in

the class. Transporting dangerous goods requires a training

certificate.

Declare driver out-of-service if not

in possession.


DRIVER MEDICAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

*b. Medical Certificate*(3) Operating a non-CDL required passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the State driver licensing agency. (391.41(a))

Declare driver out-of-service.

Inspection Bulletin 2015-04 – Enforcement of Medical Examiner’s Certificate Integrationwith the Commercial Driver’s License


DRIVER MEDICAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*b. Medical Certificate

*(4) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the State driver licensing agency.

If the driver fails to produce a medical certificateor has an expired medical certificate and has a previous history of failing to produce a medical certificate, or having an expired medicalcertificate. (391.41(a)) Declare driver out-of-service.


DRIVER MEDICAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*(b) Medical Certificate

(5) Operating a commercial motor vehicle with a fraudulent medical certificate. (390.35) Declare driver out-of-service.

*NOTE: Canadian operators possessing a valid Provincial or Territorial license of the proper class, other than Class 5 or G, includes a valid Medical Certificate. A Class 5 or G license shall be accompanied by other evidence of compliance with medical requirements (e.g., certificate, endorsement, etc.).


2. Cargo Securement - Tiedown Defect Table Synthetic Webbing - *EDIT*


DEFECT CLASSIFICATION TABLETotal Defect Size

Web Size Defect Range Inches (mm) Inches (mm) 4 (100) Larger than 3/4 (20) 3 (75) Larger than 5/8 (16) 2 (50) Larger than 3/8 (10) 1.75 (45) Larger than 3/8 (10)


4. Driveline/Driveshaft- *NEW*b. Universal Joint

(1) Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm), with hand pressure only. (396.3(a)(1))

(2) Any missing universal joint bearing cap. (Also see item 4.b.(1)) (396.3(a)(1))

(3) Any missing, broken or loose (with hand pressure only) universal joint bearing cap bolt. (396.3(a)(1))

*(4) Any bearing cap retainer clip is missing. (396.3(a)(1))


4. Driveline/Driveshaftb. Universal Joint

*(4) Any bearing cap retainer clip is missing. (396.3(a)(1))

Bearing Cap Retainer Clip


7. Fuel Systems -*Edit*b. Gaseous Fuels

(1) CNG or LPG Any fuel leakage from the CNG or LPG system detected visibly, audibly or by smell and verified by either a bubble test using non ammonia, non-corrosive soap solution or a reading of more than 5000 PPM on a flammable gas detection meter. (396.3(a)(1))


http://Infosys.fmcsa.dot.gov/Leak_Detection/

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7. Fuel Systems - *EDIT*b. Gaseous Fuels

(2) LNG (b) Any fuel leakage from the LNG system detected visibly or audibly and verified by either a bubble test using non-ammonia, on- corrosive soap solution or a reading of more than 5000 PPM on a flammable gas detection meter. (396.3(a)(1))


8. Lighting Systems - *NEW*b. At Anytime – Day or Night

*(4) All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (i.e., unplugged or loose pigtail). (393.23)

NOTE: After electrical connection is re-established, all towed vehicle(s) electrical systems shall be

inspected and, if applicable, recorded as per Operational Policy 14.


9. Steering Mechanisms - *EDIT*f. Power Steering

Auxiliary power assist cylinder loose (393.209(e))


9. Steering Mechanisms - *EDIT*f. Power Steering

Auxiliary power assist cylinder separated at either end from the attachment point(s) allowing movement of more than one inch (25.4 mm) in any direction. (393.209(e))


10. Suspension - *EDIT* *(8) Air Suspension *(a) Deflated air suspension (one or more

deflated air spring/bag). (393.207(f)) NOTE: Deflated aftermarket/secondary air bag suspension in addition to a primary leaf/coil spring suspension does not result in an out-of-service condition.


11. Tires - *NEW* c. Lodged Items Between Tires of a Dual Tire Set (1) Any solid item lodged between a set of dual tires that is in direct contact with the sidewalls of the tires (excluding mud and snow). (396.7(a))


CVSA Bulletin2015-04 — Enforcement of Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Integration with the Commercial Driver’s License

CDL Valid/Medical Indicator YES

CDL Valid/Medical Indicator NO/No medical in possession

CDL Valid/Medical Indicator NO/Medical in possession

CDL NOT Valid (cancelled, downgraded, disqualified, revoked, suspended, etc.)

NON-CDL – Must possess valid medical or if CDL holder Medical indicator YES.


CVSA Bulletin2015-09 Motor coach Emergency Roof Hatch Inspections

On some newer model buses, emergency roof

hatch can be used as an electric sunroof

Remotely Controlled by the driver


Pivot points on the hinges are also the release mechanism for removing the hatch

On the side opposite the handleThe retractable pivot axis is operated by a metal wire encased in plastic tubing

Because the release system may rust, the emergency roof hatch must be fully released during testing to ensure proper operation


CVSA Bulletin2015-09 – Advancement in Motorcoach Air Brake Systems

• New safety feature added to some buses

• At a pre-determined pressure, the auxiliary air system dumps air into the primary &

secondary reservoirs


CVSA Bulletin2015-09 – Advancement in Motorcoach Air Brake Systems

• This may occur during the low air warning device test. If so, the air pressure may

increase, shutting off the low air warning device

• You may need to re-inspect the low air warning device a second time


CVSA Bulletin2015-07 — How to Properly Identify Shipper Violations• Applies to jurisdictions using ASPEN software • Inspector must identify whether

the shipping violation is an

offeror/shipper responsibility or

a carrier responsibility.


CVSA Bulletin2015-07 — How to Properly Identify Shipper Violations

• Once identified, fill out

“shipper information” in box

provided. If no box is

provided, use the “notes”

section.


CVSA Bulletin2015-06 Electric-Drive Commercial Vehicle Inspections

Over 10,000 medium and heavy duty trucks and buses in North America

Different Types battery, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell

Most Common Hybrid-Electric


LOW VOLTAGE/HIGH VOLTAGE

• Low-voltage is 12/24 volts direct current (VDC) and can run as high as 42 VDC.• Does not cause serious injury or death. • High-voltage system is 60 or higher VDC or 30 or higher volts alternating current (VAC). • Electric-drive commercial vehicle includes a high voltage system operating anywhere

between 300 and 800 VAC.• High-voltage (VDC or VAC) can result in serious injury or death (i.e., electrocution).


IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC-DRIVE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES• No regulation to require identification• Only New York State requires the label for

electric drive transit buses


IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC-DRIVE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES• Industry practice is to label these vehicles• SAE J2910 calls for a label


IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC-DRIVE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES• Industry practice is to label these vehicles• SAE J2910 calls for a label

Original Equipment

Manufacturer Badging

Branding by the Fleet

Owner/Operator


IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC-DRIVE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES• Additional indicators that a commercial vehicle has high voltage are labels on

compartments that bear the warning “High Voltage”


ORANGE COLORED INSULATION ON ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND CABLES

SAE J1673 calls for orange colors to be used on high-voltage cables


PRECAUTIONS• Do not touch or come into contact with any exposed copper wires from orange cable or conduit, or inside

compartments marked “High Voltage” or labeled with a yellow triangle bearing a black thunderbolt

• Do not pull or tug on any wires coming out of orange conduit, or out of compartments marked “High Voltage” or labeled with a yellow triangle bearing a black thunderbolt.

• Do not attempt to open any compartment marked “High Voltage” or labeled with a yellow triangle bearing a black thunderbolt.


PRECAUTIONS• Do not poke fingers, screwdrivers or other tools into any holes, cracks, crevices, or openings in compartments marked

“High Voltage” or labeled with a yellow triangle bearing a black thunderbolt.

• Do not touch any liquid that may be exuding from a battery

• Do not smoke, use any heat-generating, igniters, or sparking devices near a battery because the electrolyte in the battery may be a flammable liquid.

• Do not inspect a vehicle that has a “High-voltage fault” or “Stop hybrid” or “Stop System” red light illuminated on the dashboard that could indicate loss of electrical isolation in the high voltage system.


CVSA Bulletin

2015-05 Advanced 6 X 2 Tractor Inspections Typical Tractor is a 6X4 system Means there are 2 drive axles


2015-05 Advanced 6 X 2 Tractor Inspections

6x2 only has 2 drive wheels (one drive axle) The second axle provides no traction Typically in the rearmost position



Older styles of 6x2 tractors (two axle groups) were a lift axle with a spring assembly

Technology now allows for the system to automatically transfer load onto the drive axle in low traction events.

Benefits Tractor weighs 300 – 400 lbs less Provides better fuel efficiency by 2 – 6%



2 Different Types – Type 1 Capable of transferring load from the non-drive

axle to the drive axle during a traction event Controls and changes air pressure in the air

suspension system putting more load on the drive axle and increasing traction.

This temporary load transfer is brief and will automatically return to even load distribution after the traction event.


Type 2 Primarily on Volvo and Mack Tractors System adjusts the load to optimize traction at all

times, not just during a traction event Laden, both axles will carry the same load. Unladen, the system will put most of the load on the

drive axle. The more load that is placed on the vehicle, the more air pressure will go into the non-drive axle

Unladen, non-drive axles appear to be deflated with only 3 – 5 psi of pressure in the air system


Guidance Type 1 does not require any special consideration

during inspection Type 2, when unladen will only have 3 – 5 psi in the

suspension bags (just enough to prevent buckling) May appear deflated Do not list a violation or place the vehicle OOS if

the vehicle is unladen If the vehicle is laden follow regular inspection

procedures.


2015-03 Deflated Air Suspension

• Air ride suspension systems• Some components may not leave adequate space

when the system deflates• Automatic or Manual “dump” suspension systems• Some suspensions are equipped with a ride height lock• Some suspensions will dump automatically as high as

80psi


2015-03 Deflated Air Suspension

1. Identify the system and if there is sufficient residual space2. If there is not enough space under the vehicle with the air

suspension deflated, request the driver to deplete the air from the suspension by activating the suspension air dump valve if the vehicle is so equipped.

3. If there is enough clearance, continue the inspection4. If it is possible to deplete the air in the suspension without

affecting the brake system, the officer may do the under-vehicle portion of the inspection with a deflated air suspension.

5. If conducting the under-vehicle part of the inspection is not safe, limit the vehicle inspection to a Level II.


2015-02 Lift Axle Inspection

Safety Procedures with Lift Axles Axles can be automatically or manually activated Space can be an issue when the lift is lowered Different ways of lowering the lift

Manually activated by the driver (either a switch or an air valve) Driver turning the key to the “ON” position (automated and

governed by weight or vehicle reverse movement) Fully automated (requires constant electricity and is governed

by weight) Driver releasing the parking brakes.

• Do not inspect under a lift axle with the lift suspended.


Operational Policy 5 - *EDIT*4. Applicable Forms

•A Driver-Vehicle Examination Report is to be used to report the results of driver,

vehicle, and cargo examinations. It is to be prepared even though no defects are

discovered and a copy given to the driver regardless of whether or not the driver

consents to sign the form.

• A vehicle out-of-service sticker shall be affixed to a vehicle that has been declared

out-of-service as per jurisdictional regulations.


Operational Policy 14 - *EDIT* (Brakes)

When a 393.47(e) is documented on the electronic roadside inspection

report, a pop-up box will appear, once per unit, asking the following question:

“You have selected a 393.47(e), is this vehicle required under 393.53(b) to

be equipped with an automatic brake adjustment system?”

If the answer is yes, a 393.53(b) violation will be added to the ‘Other

Violations’ section of the electronic roadside inspection report, once for each

unit and another “pop-up” box asking “Is this vehicle equipped with

manual slack adjusters?” appears.


Operational Policy 14 - *EDIT*

(Brakes)If the answer is yes, the following wording will appear for the violation:

393.53BMAN - “CMV manufactured after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with

automatic air brake adjusters”.

If the answer is no, the following wording will appear for the violation:

393.53B - “CMV manufactured after 10/20/1994 has an automatic

airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear.”


Operational Policy 14 - *EDIT*Lighting Devices

NOTE: When all required lights on the towed vehicle are

inoperative due to no electrical connection, one violation of

393.23PT will be recorded on the rearmost unit, when

applicable.


Specific Commodities

All violations of subsections of the same regulatory section

for a specific commodity will be grouped together and

documented as one violation per load under the section

number (ie: heavy vehicle missing one of the 4 required

tiedowns - 393.130(c)(1) and missing the tiedown for the

accessory equipment – 393. 130(b)(1) will be documented

as one out of service violation under 393.130). Separate

issues within the section should be outlined in the remarks.

Operational Policy 14 - *EDIT*

Securement of Cargo


Operational Policy 15 - *EDIT*10.a.(1) Peterbilt Suspension


Operational Policy 15 – 10.a.(4) - *NEW*

The primary air bag suspension system is maintained in accordance with

original manufacturer specifications whereas a secondary air bag

suspension system is in addition to the original manufacturer spring or

coil suspension.

OEM Suspension Aftermarket Suspension

What is the difference between a primary and aftermarket/secondary air bag suspension?

http://hendrickson-intl.com/Truck/On-Highway/AIRTEK


Level III Inspection Procedure- *EDIT*Removed the requirement for chock blocks

Step 3

• Ask the driver to engage the parking brakes of the vehicle(s), and tell the driver to

gently rock the tractor back and forth

• If the parking brake does not hold, place chock blocks in position beginning on the

driver’s side, one in front and one behind the driver axle tires or between the axles


Level II and III Inspection ProcedureThe following statement was removed at the end of Step 2 in the Level II and Level III Inspections

“Vehicle(s) affixed with current CVSA decals should only be selected if you notice obvious defects or elect to perform a Level II, III or IV inspection.”


MC 331 CARGO TANK INSPECTIONS


MC 331 INSPECTION WHAT COLUMN IN THE HM TABLE CAN KILL YOU?

COLUMN #7

ALWAYS CHECK FOR 1-6 & 13


SHIPPING PAPERS IT ALL BEGINS WITH A PROPERLY PREPARED

SHIPPING PAPER WE MUST DETERMINE THE CLASS AND

IDENTITY OF ALL MATERIALS TRANSPORTED.


SHIPPING PAPERS

• Check the following:‒ Basic description:

o ID numbero Proper shipping name o Hazard class/divisiono Packing group (if

applicable)o Additional entries


ADDITIONAL SP INFORMATION

(a) Special permits “DOT-SP 12345” (b) Limited quantities “LTD QTY” (c) Hazardous substances “RQ” (d) Radioactive material (e) Empty packagings (h) Transportation by highway (MC

331) (k) Technical names for “n.o.s.” and

other generic descriptions


ADDITIONAL SP INFORMATION

(l) Marine pollutants (m) Poisonous Materials (PIH) (n) Elevated temperature materials (o) Organic peroxides and self-reactive

materials (p) Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). NON-ODORIZED


PACKAGE AUTHORIZATION HOW DO WE DETERMINE WHICH

MATERIALS MAY BE TRANSPORTED IN A SPECIFICATION MC 331 CARGO TANK?

COLUMN 7 – SPECIAL PROVISIONS WHICH SP CODES APPLY TO CARGO

TANKS? COLUMN 8C – BULK PACKAGING


PLACARDS• Verify that placards are

properly displayed.• What is the most

important thing on a placard?


MC 331 INSPECTIONTANK AND MATERIAL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS CLASS 2 MARKINGS (172.328)

1.25”


MC 331 INSPECTION

WHAT ARE WE MISSING HERE ?

EMERGENCY SHUT OFF MARKING


SPEC PLATE

CERT DATE WILL AFFECT REGULATIONS USED


MC 331 INSPECTION STEP 3 : TEST DATE MARKINGSWHAT TESTS ARE REQUIRED ? WHERE AND HOW MUST THEY BE MARKED

? 180.415(b)

ALWAYS CHECK 180.407 (c) HOW DO WE CITE THIS ROADSIDE ?

WILL THE CERTIFICATION DATE SUFFICE ?


TEST DATE MARKINGS V – VISUAL EXTERNAL 1 YEAR K - LEAKAGE 1 YEAR I - INTERNAL VISUAL 1 YEAR/ 5 YEARS P - PRESSURE TEST 5 YEARS T - THICKNESS TEST 2 YEARS L - LINING TEST 1 YEAR

ALWAYS CONSULT 180.407(c) ALWAYS MAKE NOTE OF ALL FOOTNOTES


MC 331 INSPECTION

IS THIS LOCATION A VIOLATION?

SPEC PLATE


TEST DATE MARKINGS


MC 331 INSPECTION STEP 4 : INSPECT SECURITY AND INTEGRITY


Securement and Integrity

ALL CARGO TANKS Anchors Supports Shell and head integrity Circumferential

reinforcement

MC 331 INSPECTION


Supports

Alleviate stress on cargo tank

Bolsters often welded to pads and tank

Pads provide stress relief for attachments

When inspecting supports: Assure they look sound Look for corrosion and

inspect welds


Anchors

Used to attach tank to frame

Designed to prevent motion between tank and chassis

Verify anchors are intact, tight, and not damaged

Must be accessible unless tank is insulated


MC 331 INSPECTION

PACKAGE INTEGRITY


MC 331 INSPECTION

LEAK DETECTOR SOLUTION


MC 331 INSPECTION

STEP 5: RING STIFFENERSTANK SPECIFIC:NOT A SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT

FOR MC 331 CARGO TANKS


Piping and Protection

Check for: Leakage Protection

Each opening must be closed

Valve requirements determined by product

178.337-10(f)


Shear Sections and Cage Protection

Shear section Piping breaks

away leaving valve intact

Not always visible Cage protection

Semi-trailer Delivery truck

Shear Section


MC 331

Markings of inlets and outlets: “VAPOR” “LIQUID”

Internal Valve Exceptions Less than 1.25” 0.75”

Primary discharge control exceptions

178.337-9


MC 331 INSPECTION

STEP 7: INSPECT EMERGENCY FLOW CONTROL


Valve Requirements

• Automatically close if attachments shear off

• Shear bolts commonly used; hollow or reduced cross section

• Not subject to corrosion


Valve Requirements

• Is Carbon Dioxide Ref. Liquid a Cryogenic Material?

• CO2 Ref Liquid Internal Valve not required. 178.337-8(c)

• If no Internal Valve, then what else will not be present?


Valves (cont)

• Check valve– Allows product to

travel in one direction– Identified by an arrow

• Manual stop valve– Required on each

filling and discharge line

– Provide an additional positive shut-off

178.337-8(a)(3)


Emergency Control Devices

Remote Shutoff - Air

177.840(l)

WRITTEN EMERGENCY DISCHARGE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS

MUST BE CARRIED ON TRUCK


Emergency Control Devices

Three devices: Remote control shutoff Fusible devices Emergency discharge

controls Location and number of E-Remotes is tank size

specific

Remote Shutoff - Air

178.337-8


Emergency Control Devices (cont)

Emergency discharge controls: Off Truck Remote Query System Passive Specific to: Tank Size Product Delivery Method

Off Truck Remote Radio Transmitter

173.315(n)


Emergency Control Devices (cont)

•Passive shutdown‒ Electronic System‒ “Smart Hose”

Electronic Shutdown Control Box

Shut down flapper

Hinge Pin for Shutoff Flap


Rear End Protection

Always required to provide protection for tank and piping

Must verify that it is present

Meets requirements of 393.86

178.337-10(c)


Optional Items

Overturn protection Pressure relief devices Top of the tank Manholes Each portion of

connected liquid piping closed at both ends

Isolation Valve Interpretation

178.337-6


MC 331

HOODOVERGAUGE

LUGS ALLOW PR DEVICE TO OPEN IF OVERTURNED

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