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Learn what can place a truck driver out of service during a roadside inspection, including hours-of-service problems, CDL issues, medical certification, drug and alcohol violations, and vehicle defects.
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June 10, 2026

What Can Place a Truck Driver Out of Service During a Roadside Inspection

An out-of-service order can stop a trip on the spot. Sometimes the...

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CVSA has announced Brake Safety Week for Aug. 23-29. Inspectors across North America will focus on brake systems, with special attention on drums and rotors.
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June 3, 2026

CVSA Sets August Brake Safety Week Dates as Inspectors Prepare to Focus on Drums and Rotors

A brake problem rarely announces itself at a convenient time. Sometimes it...

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CVSA inspectors conducted more than 4,000 commercial vehicle brake inspections during Brake Safety Day, placing hundreds of trucks out of service for violations.
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May 22, 2026

CVSA Brake Safety Inspections Put Hundreds of Commercial Vehicles Out of Service

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says inspectors across North America completed more than...

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Truck drivers can reduce delays and citations by understanding state-level weight enforcement hotspots, inspection practices, and how weight compliance is enforced across U.S. highways.
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January 16, 2026

What Truck Drivers Need to Know About State-Level Weight Enforcement Hotspots

Weight enforcement is one of the most consistent operational risks truck drivers...

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October 13, 2025

Roadcheck Results Show Truck Drivers Keeping It Safe: 94% Pass Without Violations.

Truckers across North America proved once again that safety and professionalism are...

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July 8, 2025

Get Ready: CVSA Safe Driver Week is Approaching

Throughout the year, law enforcement agencies across North America join forces to...

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June 4, 2025

CVSA Brake Safety Week is Scheduled for August 24-30

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that its annual Brake Safety...

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June 2, 2025

38 Percent of Inspected Trucks Taken Out of Service in West Texas Oil Patch

The Texas Department of Public Safety recently reported the results of a...

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April 28, 2025

Indiana State Police Discover 126 Violations in Targeted Enforcement Campaign

The Indiana State Police’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) recently conducted a...

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October 17, 2023

Understanding DOT Inspections for Truckers

Navigating a DOT inspection as a truck driver can feel like a...

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