From May 12 to 14, 2026, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its International Roadcheck across North America, an annual 72-hour roadside inspection initiative.
During this period, enforcement personnel will carry out targeted inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers to verify compliance with safety, cargo, and regulatory requirements.
These checks are primarily based on the North American Standard Level I Inspection, which includes both the driver and vehicle components. Inspectors review the driver’s qualifications, license, hours-of-service records, seat belt use, and regulatory compliance. They also check for signs of alcohol or drug impairment.
On the vehicle side, the inspection covers brakes, cargo securement, tires, lighting, steering, suspension, and other critical systems. Major violations can result in the driver or vehicle being placed out of service until the issue is corrected.
This year’s operation focuses on two key elements. For drivers, tampering, falsification or manipulation of electronic logging devices (ELDs) will be under close scrutiny. For vehicles, cargo securement will be a special emphasis due to the serious risk posed by improperly secured loads.
A truck that passes a Level I inspection without any critical violations may receive a CVSA decal. Valid for up to three months, this decal signals to enforcement personnel that the vehicle was recently inspected and had no out-of-service violations.
Data gathered during the three days will be analyzed, and results will be published later in 2026.
