International Roadcheck took place May 12-14 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. During the event, inspectors completed 54,575 commercial vehicle inspections and identified thousands of vehicle and driver violations.

More Than 13,500 Out-of-Service Orders Issued

According to CVSA, inspectors placed 10,350 commercial vehicles and 3,184 drivers out of service after identifying violations that required corrective action before the vehicle or driver could continue operating.

Inspectors documented 11,952 vehicle out-of-service violations in the United States, 1,923 in Canada, and 49 in Mexico. Driver inspections resulted in 3,806 out-of-service violations in the United States and 163 in Canada. Mexico reported no driver out-of-service violations.

Because a single inspection can uncover multiple violations, the number of violations exceeded the number of vehicles and drivers placed out of service.

For comparison, the 2025 International Roadcheck resulted in 10,148 vehicles and 3,342 drivers being placed out of service.

Missing Medical Certificates Led Driver Violations

The most common reason drivers were placed out of service during this year’s inspection campaign was failing to have a valid medical examiner’s certificate.

Inspectors issued 1,072 out-of-service violations for missing medical certificates, representing 27% of all driver out-of-service violations. Every one of those violations occurred in the United States.

Other leading driver violations included:

• Hours-of-service violations: 929
• Operating without a commercial driver’s license: 620
• English language proficiency violations: 361
• False duty status records: 266

CVSA also made electronic logging device compliance the driver focus area for this year’s Roadcheck. Inspectors issued 146 out-of-service violations involving electronic logging device tampering, falsification or manipulation, making it the seventh most common driver out-of-service violation identified during the inspection campaign.

In addition, inspectors cited 667 commercial drivers for failing to wear a seat belt during the event.

Brake Violations Remained the Leading Vehicle Issue

Brake-related defects continued to account for the largest share of vehicle out-of-service violations.

Inspectors identified 3,379 brake system violations, representing 24.3% of all vehicle out-of-service violations. Another 2,072 violations involved vehicles with at least 20% defective brakes.

Combined, those two categories accounted for 5,451 brake-related out-of-service violations, or 39.1% of all vehicle out-of-service violations reported during International Roadcheck 2026.

This year’s vehicle emphasis area focused on cargo securement. Inspectors identified 1,724 cargo securement violations serious enough to place vehicles out of service, making it the fourth most common vehicle violation during the enforcement campaign.

Hazardous Materials Inspections Also Conducted

Inspectors completed 2,590 inspections involving vehicles transporting hazardous materials or dangerous goods.

Those inspections resulted in 368 vehicle out-of-service violations and 63 driver out-of-service violations involving hazardous materials transportation.

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The 72-hour inspection campaign places thousands of commercial vehicles and drivers under review at weigh stations, inspection facilities, and temporary roadside checkpoints throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This year, inspectors are placing additional focus on electronic logging device compliance and cargo securement violations.

Level I Inspections Will Remain the Primary Focus

During Roadcheck, inspectors primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step inspection process covering both driver compliance and vehicle condition.

The driver portion includes review of:

• commercial license status
• medical certification
• record of duty status
• seat belt usage
• Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse status
• skill performance evaluation certificates, if applicable

Inspectors also check for signs of alcohol or drug impairment during the process.

The vehicle portion of the inspection covers major mechanical and safety areas, including:

• brake systems
• tires
• steering components
• suspension systems
• lighting equipment
• driveline components
• coupling devices
• windshield wipers
• fuel and exhaust systems
• cargo securement

ELD Manipulation Is the Main Driver of Focus This Year

The driver emphasis area for 2026 is electronic logging device tampering, falsification, and manipulation.

Inspectors will review records of duty status during inspections while looking for false entries, edited logs, or signs that ELD data has been manipulated.

According to CVSA data referenced in the announcement, falsification of the record of duty status was the second most-cited driver violation last year, with 58,382 violations issued. Five of the top 10 driver violations were tied to hours-of-service or ELD-related issues.

That focus means drivers should expect inspectors to spend additional time reviewing logs and supporting documentation during roadside inspections this week.

Cargo Securement Violations Are Also Receiving Extra Attention

Cargo securement is the vehicle emphasis category for this year’s Roadcheck campaign.

According to the inspection data, 18,108 violations were issued in 2025 for cargo that was not properly secured against leaking, spilling, blowing, or falling from vehicles. Another 16,054 violations involved unsecured dunnage or vehicle components.

Inspectors are expected to pay close attention to tie-downs, securement devices, shifting cargo risks, and improperly secured materials throughout the inspection process.

Preparation Before Inspection Still Matters

Drivers entering Roadcheck week can reduce delays by reviewing logs carefully, checking ELD functionality, and inspecting cargo securement equipment before reaching inspection areas.

Pre-trip inspections also remain important since Level I inspections review multiple mechanical and documentation areas at once. Small issues involving lights, tires, paperwork, or securement equipment can quickly expand into larger inspection delays or violations once the inspection begins.

With enforcement activity increasing across North America starting tomorrow, drivers should expect heavier inspection traffic at weigh stations and temporary roadside checkpoints throughout the three-day event.

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Last updated: May 11, 2026

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