Circle the Dates: International Roadcheck Set for Mid-May

CVSA Announces Dates for 2025 International Roadcheck

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has officially announced that the annual International Roadcheck will take place from May 13 to May 15, 2025. This high-profile three-day inspection event will focus on two critical areas: compliance with federal Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations and tire safety.

Each year, tens of thousands of inspections are conducted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico during International Roadcheck. While this event is designed to enhance safety, it also disrupts truck capacity as some independent owner-operators choose to stay off the road during the inspections.

What to Expect from Roadcheck 2025

During this nationwide blitz, CVSA inspectors will conduct Level I inspections, a 37-step procedure covering both driver requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness. Vehicles passing a Level I or Level V inspection will receive a CVSA decal, which protects the truck from further inspections for three months.

However, failing an inspection could result in out-of-service violations, meaning the truck will be grounded until all issues are resolved. Last year, 23% of vehicles and 4.8% of drivers were placed out of service following their Roadcheck inspections.

Key Focus Areas for 2025

This year, inspectors will focus on:

1. Hours of Service (HOS) Compliance

To ensure drivers are adhering to federal regulations, inspectors will review:

? Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance – Inspectors will check for tampering or falsification of logbooks. ? “Ghost Drivers” – Some drivers attempt to claim they have a co-driver when one isn’t present. This is a serious violation. ? Personal Conveyance Misuse – Drivers cannot use personal conveyance exemptions to exceed HOS limits improperly. ? Other HOS Exemptions – Inspectors will check if drivers are incorrectly using exceptions built into HOS rules. ? Off-Duty Time Logging – Any improper logging of rest time could lead to violations.

2. Tire Safety Checks

To improve road safety, inspectors will examine:

? Tread Depth – Low tread depth can lead to increased stopping distances and poor handling. ? Air Leaks – Any “audible” air leaks in the tire system will be flagged. ? Flat Tires & Exposed Treads – Inspectors will check for visible damage, bulging sidewalls, and tread separation. ? Improper Repairs – Tires with unapproved patching or fixes could result in a violation. ? Lodged Objects – Inspectors will check for foreign items stuck between dual tires.

How Roadcheck Affects the Trucking Industry

Historically, International Roadcheck has led to short-term trucking capacity tightening as drivers park their trucks to avoid inspections. Data from the Outbound Tender Rejection Index shows that tender rejections often increase before Roadcheck begins.

Many carriers opt to park their trucks rather than risk being put out of service, particularly small fleets and owner-operators who may have older equipment that could attract scrutiny.

What Happens If a Truck Fails Inspection?

Any truck found non-compliant with safety regulations will be placed out of service until violations are addressed. While minor infractions may result in warnings or citations, serious violations could lead to significant downtime and fines.

If an inspector is unable to conduct a full Level I or Level V inspection, a truck that passes a less rigorous Level II or Level III inspection will not receive the CVSA decal.

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