The CVSA has announced that its annual International Roadcheck initiative will take place May 12–14, 2026. During this 72-hour enforcement effort, inspectors across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will review commercial motor vehicles and drivers for compliance with safety regulations at weigh stations and temporary roadside inspection locations.
Most inspections will follow the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a comprehensive process that evaluates both driver requirements and vehicle condition.
For drivers, inspectors will review items such as:
- Licenses and qualifications
- Hours-of-service records and electronic logging devices (ELDs)
- Medical certifications and seat belt use
- Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse status (U.S.)
- Signs of impairment
Drivers found with serious violations may be placed out of service until the issues are corrected.
For vehicles, inspections will focus on critical safety components, including:
- Brake systems, tires, lights, steering, and suspension
- Cargo securement and coupling devices
- Fuel and exhaust systems
- Frames, driveline components, and windshield wipers
Passenger-carrying vehicles will also receive additional checks of emergency exits, seating, and electrical systems.
Vehicles that pass inspections without critical violations may receive a CVSA inspection decal, which is valid for up to three months and indicates recent compliance.
Each year, International Roadcheck highlights key enforcement priorities.
For 2026, the driver focus will be on ELD tampering and falsification of hours-of-service records, with inspectors watching for manipulated or inaccurate log entries.
The vehicle focus will be on cargo securement, emphasizing the prevention of shifting, falling, leaking, or improperly secured loads that create roadway hazards.
Data collected during the three-day inspection period will be analyzed and released later this year to track safety trends across the industry.
Source Credit: Adapted from a February 12, 2026 news release by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).