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!