From May 13–15, enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. conducted 56,178 inspections as part of the CVSA’s annual 72-hour International Roadcheck. Encouragingly, the majority of vehicles (81.6%) and drivers (94.1%) had no out-of-service violations.

However, inspectors did identify 13,553 vehicles, 3,317 drivers, and 177 hazardous materials/dangerous goods out-of-service violations. In total, 10,148 commercial motor vehicles and 3,342 drivers were placed out of service, an overall vehicle out-of-service rate of 18.1% and a driver out-of-service rate of 5.9%.

Inspectors also issued 16,521 CVSA decals to vehicles that passed Level I or V inspections without critical violations.

This year’s Roadcheck placed emphasis on tires and false records of duty status (RODS). Tire violations accounted for 2,899 out-of-service findings, second only to brake system issues. On the driver side, false logs/RODS represented 10% (332) of all driver out-of-service violations.

✅  Steps Motor Carriers Can Take

To reduce risk and improve safety outcomes, motor carriers should:

• Prioritize Pre-Trip Inspections: Train drivers to spot tire, brake, and lighting defects before leaving the yard.
• Strengthen Maintenance Programs: Keep detailed, proactive schedules for tire replacement, brake adjustments, and routine checks.
• Audit Driver Logs: Regularly review electronic logging device (ELD) records for accuracy and compliance with hours-of-service rules.
• Promote a Safety Culture: Encourage drivers to report issues early and empower maintenance teams to take corrective action promptly.
• Use CVSA Decal Standards: Always aim for inspection readiness so vehicles earn CVSA decals and avoid costly downtime.

📢  PMTA encourages all members to use these results as a reminder: safety is not seasonal. Strengthen your inspection programs, review your compliance policies, and engage with PMTA’s training and resources to stay ahead of enforcement trends. Together, we can improve roadside outcomes and keep Pennsylvania’s highways safe.

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Contact Support: Reach out to PMTA Safety & Education at 717-761-7122 or Acloud@pmta.org for consultation.

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