CVSA schedules International Roadcheck to improve commercial vehicle and driver compliance
Key takeaways
- International Roadcheck runs May 12–14, with Level I inspections targeting driver records and vehicle safety compliance.
- ELD tampering and hours-of-service violations remain top enforcement issues for drivers.
- Cargo securement is a 2026 focus after thousands of unsecured load violations last year.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently revealed that International Roadcheck will take place May 12–14. The organization, which conducts commercial motor vehicle inspections and enforcement programs across North America, will oversee the 72-hour effort focused on vehicle, cargo, and driver regulatory compliance.
Inspectors will primarily perform the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step process that includes reviewing driver operating requirements and assessing vehicle mechanical fitness. Drivers will be evaluated for qualifications, license status, record of duty status, medical examiner’s certificate, seat belt use, skill performance evaluation certificate, and Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse status in the U.S., along with signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Drivers found with out-of-service violations will be restricted from operating their vehicles.
Vehicle inspections will cover brake systems, cargo securement, coupling devices, driveline components, driver’s seat, fuel and exhaust systems, frames, lighting, steering, suspension, tires, wheels, rims, hubs, and windshield wipers. Passenger-carrying vehicles will also be checked for emergency exits, seating, and electrical systems. Vehicles with out-of-service violations will be restricted from movement until corrected, while those that pass without critical violations may receive a CVSA decal valid for up to three months.
This year’s driver focus is on electronic logging device tampering, falsification, or manipulation, with inspectors reviewing records of duty status for improper entries. In 2025, falsification of record of duty status was the second most-cited driver violation at 58,382 violations, and five of the top 10 driver violations were related to hours of service or ELDs. The vehicle focus is on cargo securement, following 18,108 violations for unsecured cargo and 16,054 violations for unsecured vehicle components or dunnage last year. Data collected during the inspection period will be released later this year.
