The North American Standard Level V Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection is an inspection of motorcoaches and other passenger-carrying vehicles. Passenger vehicle certified inspectors are specially trained commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel equipped to inspect the unique aspects of a motorcoach and its driver, while also taking responsibility for the safety of passengers.
1. Michael Trautwein – Houston Police Department (Local)
2. Andrew James – Arkansas
3. Michael Brooks – Pennsylvania
The North American Standard Level I Inspection is the most commonly performed inspection. It is a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness.
1. Caitlin Philbrick – British Columbia
2. Michael Trautwein – Houston Police Department (Local)
3. Andrew James – Arkansas
The Team Award is given to the team with the highest combined score. The team with the highest score this year was the Yellow Team, led by team leader Aaron Edwards with the Indiana State Police. The Yellow Team had the following members:
Ramiro Lamas Jr. – Alaska
Caitlin Philbrick – British Columbia
Benjamin Sarian – Hawaii
Timothy Guinn – Louisiana
John Hadaway – Nebraska
Dakota Barnhart – South Carolina
Roberto Pinedo – Utah
Teresa Burchard – Wisconsin
NAIC contestants voted to present the John Youngblood Award of Excellence to Everardo Segueda with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The John Youngblood Award of Excellence is an honor NAIC contestants bestow upon a fellow competitor who exemplifies high standards and unwavering dedication to the profession. It’s the only award whose winner is selected by their peers. Contestants voted for the inspector who exemplifies the spirit of cooperation, leadership, a professional image, a dedication to their profession, a positive attitude, organizational ability and congeniality.
After two years of cancellations, this year’s NAIC was the first championship since 2019. This year, 48 commercial motor vehicle inspectors came together in Indianapolis, Indiana, to compete at NAIC, the only event dedicated to testing, recognizing and awarding commercial motor vehicle inspector excellence.