Date and Time: Wednesday, July 31, 2024: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Indigo D
John Sova
Roadside Inspection Specialist, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Presentation Description
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has been developing the CVSA Enhanced Inspection Program since 2018 in response to the need for a solution to ensure automated driving system (ADS) vehicles are compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). The CVSA Enhanced CMV Inspection Standard (for motor carrier operations) was introduced at the symposium in 2023. The presentation will discuss the continued development of the program with the wireless transfer of the data message set and the envisioned functionality of associated databases. The presentation will conclude with a review of other ADS related activities and discussions taking place within the program development.
Speaker Biography
John joined CVSA in January of 2023 after 21 years of law enforcement service in North Dakota as a state trooper. Prior to joining CVSA, he served in the Motor Carrier Operations division for 16 years and in the role of MCSAP Coordinator for five years. John held CVSA inspector certifications in all roadside and hazardous material courses, FMCSA safety investigator certification, and Associate Staff instructor for the National Training Center. John served as the CVSA Vehicle Committee Chair, CVSA Automated Driving System Workgroup Vice-chair, and CVSA Level VIII Electronic Inspection Ad Hoc Chair. In his current position, John is the staff liaison for the Enforcement and Industry Modernization committee, which includes the development of the CVSA Enhanced CMV inspection and the Level VIII Electronic Inspection.
