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22 // OWNER OPERATOR // JUNE 2016 By Matt Cole Maintenance Matters TIRE SAFETY TO BE EMPHASIS OF ANNUAL 72-HOUR INSPECTION BLITZ IN JUNE T he Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced its annual International Roadcheck, which will take place June 7-9, will have a special emphasis on tire safety this year. Inspectors will be measuring tire tread depth, checking tire pressure, checking to make sure no items are lodged between dual tires and e x a m i n i n g the overall condition of the tires to ensure no deep cuts or bulges exist in the s i d e w a l l s . C h e c k i n g tires is part of a normal i n s p e c t i o n , but CVSA is highlighting tire safety during the blitz as a reminder to drivers and carriers, the organization said. Nearly 75,000 inspections take place each year during the inspection spree, done by a joint effort of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and others. During the inspection blitz, inspectors will primarily conduct full 37-step Level I inspections, which is the most thorough inspection. OO