Expect extra scrutiny on ELD tampering and load securement during Roadcheck 2026 commercial vehicle blitz
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) announced two focus areas for the upcoming International Roadcheck inspection and enforcement campaign.
On Thursday, the CVSA shared new information on the Roadcheck effort, which will take place throughout North America from May 12, 2026, to May 14, 2026.
During Roadcheck, inspectors at weigh/inspection stations and pop-up inspection sites will conduct two-part inspections focusing on drivers and vehicles. During the driver portion of the inspection, officers will inspect check the driver’s qualifications, license, record of duty status, medical examiner’s certificate, seat belt usage, skill performance evaluation certificate (if applicable), and status in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (in the U.S.). Officers will also look for signs of impairment from drugs or alcohol.
During the vehicle portion of the inspection, officers will examine 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.
Officers To Look For ELD Tampering
Each year, the CVSA selects a driver violation category and a vehicle violation category for special emphasis during Roadcheck.
The driver violation category this year will be electronic logging device (ELD) tampering, falsification or manipulation.
“During an inspection, the inspector will review the driver’s record of duty status as usual and check for false or manipulated entries, with a focus on ELD tampering. Inaccurate ELD entries may result from a driver’s lack of understanding of the federal regulations and exemptions. However, in some cases, inaccurate entries are purposefully used to conceal hours-of-service violations, and some records are manipulated to conceal driving time (with no indication the record was edited as required by federal regulations),” the CVSA said.
The CVSA says that in 2025, falsification of record of duty status was the second most-cited driver violation, at 58,382 violations nationwide.
Emphasis on Cargo Securement Violations
The CVSA selected cargo securement for the vehicle violation category for Roadcheck 2026.
“Improper or inadequate cargo securement poses a serious risk to the driver and other motorists by adversely affecting the vehicle’s maneuverability and/or causing unsecured loads to fall or become dislodged, resulting in roadway hazards and/or crashes,” the CVSA said.
Last year, 18,108 violations were issued because cargo was not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling. An additional 16,054 violations were issued for vehicle components or dunnage not being secured, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data.
Additional CVSA Campaigns Scheduled For 2026
Take a look below for more information on CVSA inspection and enforcement efforts planned for this year.
Operation Safe Driver Week
- Operation Safe Driver Week is scheduled for July 12-18, 2026.
- During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement agencies use educational and traffic enforcement strategies to target unsafe driving behaviors performed by passenger vehicle drivers and commercial motor vehicle drivers
Brake Safety Week
- Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 23-29, 2026.
- During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will conduct brake system inspections (primarily Level IV Inspections) on large trucks and buses throughout North America to identify brake-system violations.
Unannounced Brake Safety Day
- The CVSA will hold an unannounced Brake Safety Day, one-day brake safety enforcement initiative, which may be held at any time during 2026.
- During Brake Safety Day, commercial motor vehicle inspectors will conduct brake system inspections (primarily Level IV Inspections) on large trucks and buses throughout North America to identify brake-system violations.
Unannounced Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods (HM/DG) Road Blitz
- The CVSA will hold the HM/DG Road Blitz, an unannounced five day HM/DG inspection and enforcement initiative that can take place at any time during 2026.
- The HM/DG Road Blitz involves inspections of commercial motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials/dangerous goods.