NORTH AMERICA — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck — the largest targeted commercial vehicle enforcement program in the world — begins Tuesday, May 12, and runs through Thursday, May 14, 2026. Inspectors across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will conduct Level I inspections at weigh stations, inspection facilities, and pop-up sites throughout the 72-hour blitz, averaging nearly 15 trucks and motorcoaches inspected per minute.
This Year’s Focus Areas
The two focus areas for Roadcheck 2026 are ELD tampering and cargo securement.
On ELD tampering, inspectors will review drivers’ records of duty status with a close eye on false or manipulated entries. CVSA noted that while some inaccurate ELD entries result from misunderstanding regulations, others are deliberately used to conceal hours-of-service violations or driving time — sometimes with no indication the record was edited, as federal regulations require.
On cargo securement, inspectors will pay close attention to how loads are secured. In 2025, 18,108 violations were issued for cargo not secured to prevent leaking, spilling, blowing, or falling, and 16,054 violations were issued for unsecured vehicle components or dunnage. Improper load securement can cause cargo to become dislodged or fall, creating roadway hazards and crashes.
What Inspectors Will Check
Most drivers will undergo a North American Standard Level I Inspection covering both the driver and the vehicle.
The driver portion covers qualifications, license, record of duty status, medical examiner’s certificate, seat belt usage, skill performance evaluation certificate if applicable, and Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse status in the U.S.
The vehicle portion covers brake systems, cargo securement, coupling devices, driveline and driveshaft components, driver’s seat, fuel and exhaust systems, frames, lighting devices, steering mechanisms, suspensions, tires, wheels, rims, hubs, and windshield wipers.
Drivers and vehicles that pass a Level I or Level V inspection with no critical out-of-service violations may receive a CVSA decal, valid for three months.
Cargo Securement Tips
CVSA advises drivers to brace and block cargo properly, ensure loads are contained and immobilized so they cannot leak, spill, blow off, fall, or shift enough to affect vehicle stability. Flatbed cargo should be positioned against a front-end structure or secured with additional tie-downs to prevent forward movement. All dunnage and equipment — including tarps, chains, spare tires, forklifts, and pallet jacks — must be properly secured. Inspect all tie-downs for wear and damage before hitting the road.
Participating Agencies
Roadcheck is sponsored by CVSA with participation from FMCSA, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Transport Canada, and Mexico’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation. Since its launch in 1988, Roadcheck has produced more than 1.8 million roadside inspections.
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