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Learn what can place a truck driver out of service during a roadside inspection, including hours-of-service problems, CDL issues, medical certification, drug and alcohol violations, and vehicle defects.

June 10, 2026

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What Can Place a Truck Driver Out of Service During a Roadside Inspection

An out-of-service order can stop a trip on the spot. Sometimes the problem is tied to the driver. Sometimes it is tied to the ...

CVSA has announced Brake Safety Week for Aug. 23-29. Inspectors across North America will focus on brake systems, with special attention on drums and rotors.

June 3, 2026

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CVSA Sets August Brake Safety Week Dates as Inspectors Prepare to Focus on Drums and Rotors

A brake problem rarely announces itself at a convenient time. Sometimes it starts with a vibration drivers have been meaning to get checked. Sometimes ...

CVSA inspectors conducted more than 4,000 commercial vehicle brake inspections during Brake Safety Day, placing hundreds of trucks out of service for violations.

May 22, 2026

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CVSA Brake Safety Inspections Put Hundreds of Commercial Vehicles Out of Service

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says inspectors across North America completed more than 4,000 commercial vehicle inspections during this year’s Brake Safety Day enforcement effort, ...

Truck drivers can reduce delays and citations by understanding state-level weight enforcement hotspots, inspection practices, and how weight compliance is enforced across U.S. highways.

January 16, 2026

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What Truck Drivers Need to Know About State-Level Weight Enforcement Hotspots

Weight enforcement is one of the most consistent operational risks truck drivers face across the United States. While federal weight limits are standardized, enforcement ...

October 13, 2025

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Roadcheck Results Show Truck Drivers Keeping It Safe: 94% Pass Without Violations.

Truckers across North America proved once again that safety and professionalism are alive and well in the industry. During the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s ...

July 8, 2025

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Get Ready: CVSA Safe Driver Week is Approaching

Throughout the year, law enforcement agencies across North America join forces to improve road safety by targeting risky driving behaviors. One of the most ...

June 4, 2025

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CVSA Brake Safety Week is Scheduled for August 24-30

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that its annual Brake Safety Week will take place from August 24-30, uniting law enforcement officers across ...

June 2, 2025

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38 Percent of Inspected Trucks Taken Out of Service in West Texas Oil Patch

The Texas Department of Public Safety recently reported the results of a large-scale inspection blitz in the oil-rich Permian Basin of west Texas. Conducted ...

April 28, 2025

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Indiana State Police Discover 126 Violations in Targeted Enforcement Campaign

The Indiana State Police’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) recently conducted a specialized enforcement operation targeting U.S. 30. The effort spanned the route from ...

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October 17, 2023

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Understanding DOT Inspections for Truckers

Navigating a DOT inspection as a truck driver can feel like a scary experience, disrupting your delivery schedule and potentially revealing compliance issues that ...