International Road Check / Wheel Ends

Focus on Wheel Ends

International Road Check will take place May 17-19. This year’s vehicle focus will be on Wheel Ends. During the International Roadcheck, inspectors will primarily conduct the North American Level 1 Inspection. For the complete 37-step inspection list, click here.

Wheel End Checklist

  • Check for cracks or unseated locking rings, studs or
    clamps.
  • Check for bent, cracked, or broken rims on the inside and
    outside wheel rims.
  • Check for loose, broken, missing, or damaged wheel
    fasteners and elongated stud holes.
  • Check spoke wheels for cracks across spokes and in the
    web area or slippage in the clamp areas.
  • Check the hub for lubricant leaks, missing caps, or plugs.
  • Check the inner wheel seal for leaks.
  • Check the tire and valve stem for leaks.
  • Check for proper inflation, cuts, and bulges on all tires,
    including the inside tire on a dual set.
  • Check for regrooved tires on the steering axle.
  • Check tread wear and measure major tread groove depth.
  • Inspect the sidewall for improper repairs, such as tire plugs.
  • Check for exposed fabric or cord.
  • Check for tire contact with any part of the vehicle.
  • Check for markings on the tire that would exclude its use
    on a steering axle.
  • Check for debris between the tires.
  • Check for tires touching one another or any part of the
    vehicle

Be Prepared

Last year the CVSA partnered with the DOT and averaged 15 trucks inspected a minute over 72 hours. That is roughly 65,000 inspections being done in 72 hours. This is important to recognize it is likely you will be stopped!

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