Roadcheck May 12 – 14, 2026
As a leading Winnipeg trucking company, Len Dubois Trucking is committed to keeping our fleet and our community safe. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold International Roadcheck 2026 on May 12-14, 2026. This year, Roadcheck will focus on two specific priorities: Electronic Logging Device (ELD) compliance and cargo securement.
During this 72-hour initiative, enforcement personnel throughout North America will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers for compliance with vehicle, cargo, and driver regulatory requirements.
ELD Compliance: Tampering, Falsification, and Manipulation
The driver focus for this year’s International Roadcheck is on electronic logging device (ELD) tampering, falsification, or manipulation. During an inspection, the inspector will review the driver’s record of duty status (RODS) as usual but will place extra emphasis on checking for false or manipulated entries.
Inaccurate ELD entries can sometimes result from a lack of understanding of federal regulations and exemptions. However, they are also used to conceal hours-of-service violations. Last year, falsification of RODS was the second most-cited driver violation, with over 58,000 violations recorded. Five out of the top ten driver violations were related to HOS or ELDs.
For the driver portion of the inspection, inspectors check:
- Driver’s qualifications and license
- Record of duty status (RODS)
- Medical examiner’s certificate
- Seat belt usage
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse status (in the U.S.)
- Signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment
If an inspector identifies driver out-of-service violations, they will place the driver out of service, restricting them from operating their vehicle.
Vehicle Focus: Cargo Securement
This year’s vehicle focus is cargo securement. Improper or inadequate cargo securement poses a serious risk to drivers and other motorists by adversely affecting the vehicle’s maneuverability or causing unsecured loads to fall, creating roadway hazards and crashes.
In 2025, over 18,000 violations were issued because cargo was not secured to prevent leaking, spilling, or falling, and an additional 16,054 violations were issued for unsecured vehicle components or dunnage.
During the vehicle portion of the Level I Inspection, inspectors ensure the following are compliant:
- Brake systems and coupling devices
- Cargo securement
- Driveline/driveshaft components
- Fuel and exhaust systems
- Frames, steering mechanisms, and suspensions
- Lighting devices, tires, wheels, rims, and hubs
- Windshield wipers
Vehicles that pass a Level I or V Inspection without critical violations may receive a CVSA decal, valid for up to 3 months, that signals to enforcement personnel that the vehicle was recently inspected and cleared.
CVSA International Roadcheck & Trucking
CVSA’s International Roadcheck is the largest commercial motor vehicle enforcement program in the world. Every year, the CVSA conducts a large-scale, North American-wide safety initiative focusing on driver safety, compliance, and education.
International Roadcheck is a high-volume, high-visibility three-day enforcement initiative that highlights the importance of safety through roadside inspections. It serves as a reminder that when government and industry work together, we improve road safety and save lives.
Inspections
Inspectors at weigh stations and pop-up sites primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step procedure. This includes a thorough assessment of the vehicle’s mechanical fitness – from the brake systems and frames to the lighting and steering – as well as an examination of the driver’s operating requirements.
If out-of-service violations are found, the vehicle will be restricted from movement until the violations have been properly addressed.
Trucking Safety & Compliance
At Len Dubois Trucking, we expect another year of zero violations throughout our fleet during Roadcheck. Our goal is to always comply with all regulations and ensure our operations are as safe as possible for our drivers and the motoring public. We take pride in our maintenance standards and our commitment to accurate logging.
2025 Roadcheck Results
Commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. conducted 56,178 inspections during last year’s International Roadcheck, which took place May 13-15, 2025.
- 81.6% of vehicles and 94.1% of drivers did not have any out-of-service (OOS) violations.
- Inspectors discovered 13,553 vehicle OOS violations and 3,317 driver OOS violations.
- The vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.1% and the driver out-of-service rate was 5.9%.
Driver Prep: 2026 Roadcheck Pro-Tips
To help our drivers at Len Dubois Trucking stay violation-free, we’ve put together this quick-reference guide. While the Level I inspection covers 37 steps, extra focus this year is on your logs and how your load is secured.
ELD & HOS Precision
- Inspectors aren’t just looking at your hours; they are looking for integrity in the data.
- Audit Your Edits: Ensure every manual edit has a clear, required annotation. “Forgot to log out” is better than no note at all.
- Personal Conveyance (PC): Use PC strictly according to guidance. Moving a load “to get closer to the destination” while out of hours is a major red flag for “tampering” or falsification.
- Supporting Docs: Keep your fuel receipts, toll records, and bills of lading organized. Inspectors often compare these timestamps against your ELD data to spot discrepancies.
- Unassigned Mileage: Clear any unassigned driving time before you hit the road. If it wasn’t you, make sure it’s annotated (e.g., “Mechanic test drive”).
Cargo Securement Essentials
- Whether you’re pulling a van or a flatbed, if it moves, it’s a violation.
- The “Half-Inch” Rule: If you can move a strap or chain by hand, it’s too loose. Check your securement within the first 80 kilometers (50 miles) and at every rest stop.
- Check Your “Dunnage”: 16,000+ violations last year were for loose equipment. Ensure tarps, chains, blocks, and even your broom or pallet jack are fastened down.
- Edge Protection: Use corner protectors to prevent freight from cutting synthetic webbing. A frayed strap is an automatic deduction or out-of-service item.
- Friction & Bracing: In a van, ensure your load bars are tight and blocking is used to prevent the cargo from shifting, which can affect your vehicle’s maneuverability.
The “Standard” Level I Sweep
- Don’t let the focus areas distract you from the basics.
- Brakes: Check for audible air leaks and ensure your pushrod travel is within limits.
- Tires: Minimum 4/32″ on steers and 2/32″ on all others. Check for “thumping” or visible sidewall damage.
- Lights: Do a full “walk-around” before every shift. A single burnt-out marker lamp is the easiest reason for an inspector to pull you in.
Professionalism is Key
- The “interview” portion of the inspection matters.
- Paperwork Ready: Have your CDL, Medical Card, and ELD instruction sheet (it’s required to be in the cab!) ready to go.
- Attitude: Being organized and respectful shows the inspector you take safety seriously. It often sets the tone for the rest of the 37-step process.
