Roadcheck Week Starts Tomorrow with ELD and Cargo Securement Under Increased Scrutiny

CVSA International Roadcheck begins May 12, with inspectors placing special focus on ELD manipulation and cargo securement violations.

Commercial vehicle enforcement officers across North America will begin conducting intensified inspections tomorrow as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance launches its annual International Roadcheck event from May 12 through May 14.

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.