The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2025 International Roadcheck is just round the corner. Are you ready to pass inspection?
The dates and focus areas of this annual commercial vehicle enforcement event, which takes place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico May 13-15 this year, were announced by CVSA in late February.
During International Roadcheck, inspectors will primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness. While all 37 steps will be completed, as usual, inspectors will also pay close attention to the driver’s record of duty status (RODS) and the vehicle’s tires.
Driver Focus
During roadside inspections, drivers’ RODS will need to accurately reflect their hours of service (HOS). Failure to do so will result in a driver being placed out of service (OOS) — and it could even make the driver and/or motor carrier liable to prosecution.
During the driver portion of an inspection, inspectors check the driver’s documents, license or commercial driver’s license, medical examiner’s certificate and skill performance certificate (if applicable), record of duty status, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse status (in the U.S.), seat belt usage and alcohol and/or drug impairment.
Vehicle Focus
Tires will be the focus area during the vehicle portion of inspection; inspectors will check tires’ tread depth and proper inflation. They’ll also be on the lookout for tire damage, such as air leaks, tread separation, cuts, bulges, sidewall damage and improper repairs.
During the vehicle portion of a Level I Inspection, inspectors ensure the vehicle’s brake systems, cargo securement, coupling devices, driveline/driveshaft components, driver’s seat, fuel and exhaust systems, frames, lighting devices, steering mechanisms, suspensions, tires, wheels, rims, hubs, and windshield wipers are compliant with applicable regulations. Inspections of motorcoaches, passenger vans and other passenger-carrying vehicles also include the examination of emergency exits, seating, and electrical cables and systems in the engine and battery compartments.
For detailed information and criteria for each level of inspection, click here.
Linda Garner-Bunch has been with The Trucker since 2020, picking up the reins as managing editor in 2022. Linda has nearly 40 years of experience in the publishing industry, covering topics from the trucking and automotive industry to employment, real estate, home decor, crafts, cooking, weddings, high school sports — you name it, she’s written about it. She is also an experienced photographer, designer and copy editor who has a heartfelt love for the trucking industry, from the driver’s seat to the C-suite.
That’s it warning all the ppl with junk trucks on the road so they hide them until your done
what’s the big deal. they are supposed to do this 365 days a year. Tap on a clip to paste it in the text box.thats why it’s called work and not play.