(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The commitment of the men and women of the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division to traffic safety has contributed to Maryland’s number one ranking in the nation for ‘inspection intensity,’ according to an industry research group.
In an article published in the March 2013 issue of “Overdrive” magazine, Maryland is ranked as the number one state in the nation for commercial vehicle and driver inspections. The survey, conducted by RigDig Business Intelligence of the 48 contiguous states, shows Maryland conducted 32 commercial vehicle inspections per lane mile during the past two years. The state ranked second to Maryland was California, with 23 inspections per lane mile. The least active state for commercial vehicle inspections was Idaho, with three inspections per lane mile.
The survey reviewed inspections during the first two years of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance Safety Accountability program. The survey examined the total commercial vehicle and driver inspections performed and the total lane miles of the National Highway System in each state.
In 2012, Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division personnel weighed more than two million commercial vehicles and conducted more than 69,000 roadside inspections. They conducted over 1,800 maintenance audits and more than 220 compliance reviews, checking trucking company maintenance records, driver qualification files, hours of service, and other safety related information. Troopers issued 39,111 citations and 45,514 warnings for traffic and equipment violations involving commercial vehicles during 2012.
State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division personnel began a special initiative yesterday focusing on commercial vehicle traffic in and around Baltimore. During the first day of operation, 291 commercial vehicles were inspected, of which 25 were hauling hazardous materials. Eleven vehicles were placed out of service for equipment violations, including five hauling hazardous materials.
Troopers and inspectors placed 11 drivers out of service for driver qualification violations, or for violations of hours-of-service regulations. One person was arrested for an outstanding warrant in Baltimore. Troopers issued 86 citations and 196 warnings. The operation is continuing today.
The Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division operates ten weigh and inspection stations across Maryland. The Division also has roving units that work throughout the state with portable scales and truck inspectors.
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8 comments:
its not about safety its about the money. no surprise here we are number 1
its not about safety its about the money. no surprise here we are number 1
March 28, 2013 at 1:28 PM
You got that right. And training those stupid rookies
Most truck drivers will go out of their way to avoid the scales. It's not that they are over weight or have vehicle safety issues, it's because it's a hassle.
Most truck drivers will go out of their way to avoid the scales. It's not that they are over weight or have vehicle safety issues, it's because it's a hassle.
March 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM
And don't like being treated like ignorant criminals.
They only pull over people that look like they can pay....I promise you I have been pulled over time and time again just to "check out that our load were secured in the trailers correctly...and as they hold me up for an hour....I can count the trucks and trailer that go by with no saftey straps, chemicals pouring out on the ground....no tags , no lights on the trailer....
The newer the truck and trailer the more you get pulled
Conditioning and "compliance". leads straight to the MONEY.
With all that hassling, it's a wonder we get our stores stocked! I guess the trucking companies have to schedule an extra day in the schedule if they have to send it through our wonderful "Land O'Malley"!
I have a few friends that drive their own rigs and they will avoid Maryland if they can. If they can't they will travel a route around weigh stations.
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