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North American Standard Inspection Levels

The North American Standard Inspection Program enhances commercial motor vehicle safety by conducting five levels of thorough inspections. State enforcement personnel examine various aspects of vehicles to promote compliance and reduce operating delays. Levels include driver/vehicle checks, driver-only inspections, specialized inspections, and vehicle-only assessments. Proper preparation and adherence to guidelines are key for smooth inspections.

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North American Standard Inspection Levels

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  1. North American Standard Inspection Levels

  2. North American Standard Inspection Program This program is designed to: • Improve commercial motor vehicle safety and promote uniformity in compliance and enforcement • Minimize duplication of inspection efforts and unnecessary operating delays for the motor carrier industry

  3. Who Conducts NAS Inspections? NAS Inspections are conducted by highly qualified and trained state enforcement personnel.

  4. Five Levels of Inspections • Level I – North American Standard Inspection • Level II – Walk-Around Driver/Vehicle Inspection • Level III – Driver-Only Inspection • Level IV – Special Inspections • Level V – Vehicle-Only Inspection

  5. Level I North American Standard Inspection • Examination of driver’s license • Medical examiner’s certificate and waiver • Alcohol and drugs • Driver’s record of duty status • Hours of service • Seat belt • Vehicle inspection report

  6. Level I North American Standard Inspection • Brake system • Coupling devices • Exhaust system • Frame • Fuel system • Turn signals • Brake lamps

  7. Level I North American Standard Inspection • Tail lamps • Head lamps • Lamps on projecting loads • Safe loading • Steering mechanism • Suspension • Tires

  8. Level I North American Standard Inspection • Van and open-top trailer bodies • Wheels and rims • Windshield wipers • Emergency exits on buses • Hazardous material requirements

  9. Level II Walk Around Inspection • Includes each of the items under the North American Standard Inspection • The walk-around driver/vehicle inspection will include only those items which can be inspected without physically getting under the vehicle

  10. Level III Driver Only Inspection A roadside examination of the following: • Driver’s license • Medical certification and waiver • Driver’s record of duty status • Hours of service • Seat belt • Vehicle inspection report • Hazardous material requirements

  11. Level IV Special Inspections • Inspections under this heading typically include a one-time examination of a particular item • These examinations are normally made in support of a study or to verify or refute a suspected trend

  12. Level V Vehicle-Only Inspection An inspection that includes each of the vehicle inspection items specified under the North American Standard Inspection (Level I), without a driver present, conducted at any location.

  13. Thank you Every driver must go through an inspection at some point; as long as you are properly prepared and following U.S. guidelines there should be no problems. Thank you for your time and attention.

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