CVSA, Euro inspection group pledge to share info

WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Motor Vehicle Inspection Committee to exchange information and experience on vehicle safety inspections with their respective members.

Under the agreement, the CVSA and the Belgium-based group can share information related to the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of in-service inspections of in-service commercial motor vehicles and ongoing enforcement inspections.

"CVSA and CITA both share a mission to advance the cause of vehicle and highway safety," said Stephen A. Keppler, CVSA’s interim executive director. "This MOU affirms our commitment to work together in sharing our research, knowledge and experience to improve commercial motor vehicle inspections and further road safety worldwide."

The MOU encourages the development of best practice recommendations; international standards; coordinating research, studies and investigations; improving and harmonizing inspection methods, standards and equipment, quality control, quality assurance and accreditation; and training for inspectors and information systems used to improve inspection consistency and effectiveness.

"By strengthening the working relationship with CVSA, we will be better positioned to ensure road safety and improve compliance with environmental emission standards," said Thomas L. Springer, CITA’s chair of the North American Regional Advisory Group.