Three-day Roadcheck produced a broad compliance snapshot
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported results from International Roadcheck, conducted May 12–14 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Certified inspectors completed 54,575 commercial motor vehicle and driver inspections. CVSA says 10,350 vehicles and 3,184 drivers were placed out of service after inspectors found conditions serious enough to make continued operation unsafe. An out-of-service order requires the affected vehicle or driver to remain off the road until the violation is corrected or compliance is restored.
Vehicle inspections point first to brakes and tires
Across North America, inspectors recorded 13,924 vehicle out-of-service violations during Level I, II and V inspections. Brake-system violations led the list with 3,379, followed by 2,914 tire violations and 2,072 violations for 20% defective brakes. Together, the two brake categories accounted for 5,451 violations, or 39.1% of all vehicle out-of-service violations. In the United States specifically, the leading categories were brake systems, tires, 20% defective brakes, lights and cargo securement.
Cargo securement was the vehicle focus area
Inspectors identified 1,724 cargo-securement out-of-service violations across North America, representing 12.4% of vehicle out-of-service violations. Securement problems can allow freight to shift or fall, contributing to rollovers, jackknifes and roadway debris. Drivers should treat securement as a continuing duty: confirm the load and devices before departure, complete required en-route checks, and stop safely if straps, chains, dunnage, doors or load position change. The exact inspection interval and securement method depend on the cargo and applicable rules.
Driver orders highlight documents, HOS and truthful logs
Of the 53,271 Level I, II and III driver inspections, 3,184 drivers were placed out of service. The leading driver violation was no medical card, with 1,072 out-of-service violations, followed by 929 hours-of-service violations and 620 violations for no commercial driver’s license. Inspectors also cited 266 false records of duty status. For the special focus on ELD tampering, falsification or manipulation, inspectors issued 146 out-of-service orders. Editing or interfering with ELD data to conceal driving time can create both compliance exposure and fatigue risk.
Driver and fleet takeaway
Before dispatch, perform and document a real pre-trip inspection, paying particular attention to brake condition and adjustment indicators, tires, lights and load securement. Confirm that the driver has the correct CDL and endorsements, a current medical qualification record when required, and enough legal hours for the assignment. Reconcile ELD status, unidentified driving and supporting documents before movement; never ask a driver to alter or omit duty time. Fleets should use recurring defect and inspection data to prioritize preventive maintenance and coaching. A CVSA decal or a clean inspection reflects the vehicle at that inspection and does not replace the next pre-trip, en-route securement check or duty-status review.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance — 2026 International Roadcheck Results
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