Autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics said it is the first to pilot the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s enhanced inspection system, which allows self-driving trucks to pre-clear roadside inspections.
CVSA approved the Enhanced Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Inspection Standard program in 2022. It’s designed to facilitate interactions between autonomous trucks and law enforcement at fixed inspection sites. Kodiak is working with fleet technology provider Drivewyze and its connected truck platform to launch the initiative in Texas.
The enhanced inspections require a CVSA-certified inspector to examine an autonomous truck thoroughly. The autonomous truck can communicate the outcome of that inspection and other relevant safety information to roadside enforcement officers. AVs in the enhanced inspection program would not be subject to routine roadside inspections at weigh stations and other sites. Texas Department of Public Safety officials will honor enhanced inspections for 24 hours.
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