Use this skill to maintain a compliant DOT accident register. Covers § 390.15 requirements, what's recorded, retention period.
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insp-cvsa-decals-inspector-authority
Use this skill to understand the value and limits of CVSA decals. Covers when they apply, what they signal, and inspector discretion.
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CVSA Decals and Inspector Authority
A CVSA decal certifies a clean Level I inspection within the past 90 days. It signals to other inspectors that the vehicle has recently passed a thorough check.
How CVSA decals work
- Issued after a clean Level I inspection (no violations)
- Valid for 3 months from inspection date
- Affixed to the vehicle by the inspector
- Different colors for different quarters
What CVSA decals do (and don't)
- ✅ Signal recent clean inspection
- ✅ May reduce frequency of inspection at weigh stations
- ✅ Strong positive signal for insurance + customer review
- ❌ Do NOT guarantee no future inspection
- ❌ Do NOT prevent OOS violations during the 90-day period
- ❌ Do NOT exempt from FMCSA inspections
Why some carriers chase decals
- Reduced inspection frequency saves driving time
- Reduced inspections reduce CSA risk
- Customer/broker tier-rating sometimes considers decals
Why some carriers don't chase
- Decal isn't easy to obtain (Level I is comprehensive)
- Decals require willingness to be inspected (some drivers shy)
- Decal isn't a marketing badge for general public
Tracking decals
Compass Inspections module:
- Logs CVSA decal awards
- Shows expiration date (90 days after issue)
- Alerts when decals are about to expire
Pitfall
A vehicle with CVSA decal can still be cited for violations. The decal isn't a "free pass" — it's a signal to inspectors to potentially reduce inspection frequency, not eliminate it.
CFR citations
- CVSA Decal Program
- 49 CFR § 396.9
How Compass surfaces this
Searchable in Compass Ask. Runs against carrier fleet data when invoked from the relevant tracker. Read-only; no actions without explicit user approval.
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