What to expect during the 2026 Roadcheck
The 2026 International Roadcheck (May 12–14) will target ELD compliance and cargo securement during the 72-hour Level I inspections across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
- CVSA inspections will focus on ELD tampering, hours-of-service violations
- Cargo securement issues remain a top safety concern
- FMCSA continues removing non-compliant ELD devices and increasing enforcement
- Reviewing ELD records and load securement now can help avoid violations and downtime
The 2026 International Roadcheck will take place May 12 to 14 with a focus on ELD tampering and cargo securement.
The 72-hour inspection event, held by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), is an enforcement and data-collective initiative. According to their official website, “During International Roadcheck, inspectors at weigh/inspection stations and pop-up inspection sites primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step procedure that includes two major parts – an examination of the driver’s operating requirements and an assessment of the vehicle’s mechanical fitness.” (Source)
The International Roadcheck highlights two separate driver and vehicle violation categories. This year’s driver focus is on electronic logging device tampering, falsification or manipulation, while the vehicle focus is on cargo securement.
ELD Falsification
Inaccurate ELD entries often stem from drivers who don’t have a clear understanding of the federal regulations and exemptions. Oppositely, drivers may intentionally enter incorrect information to hide their hours-of-service violations. There are some cases where records are altered to cover up driving time, without properly showing that edits were made as required by federal rules.
Data showed that in 2025, falsification of record of duty status was the second most-cited driver violation with 58,382 violations. Plus, five of the top ten driver violations were related to hours of service or ELDs. (Source)
The Federal Motor Carrier Association (FMCSA) is actively working towards cracking down on these issues. Last December, the agency announced a proposal to overhaul the entire ELD vetting process. As of April 2026, the FMCSA removed HERO ELD from their list of electronic logging devices. “Devices that don’t meet federal standards will be removed from FMCSA’s registered list. Since January 2025, we’ve already taken off more than 56 devices, and we’ll keep going to protect the integrity of the ELD program and to keep America’s roads safe,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs. (Source)
Cargo Securement
Improper cargo securement can significantly affect a truck’s stability, maneuverability, and control. If the load isn’t properly secured, it can shift, loosen, or even fall off the vehicle, resulting in serious road hazards and increasing the risk of accidents.
When cargo securement was the 2017 roadcheck focus, the most common violation was improper load securement. Following that was failure to secure vehicle equipment as well as issues involving cargo that leaked, spilled, blew, or fell from the truck.
Most recently, 2025 data showed that “18,108 violations were issued because cargo was not secured to prevent leaking, spilling, blowing or falling, and 16,054 violations were issued for vehicle components or dunnage not being secured.” (Source)
Preparing for the International Roadcheck
Now is the time to take a closer look at your ELD practices and cargo securement. It’s not just about getting through those three days without a violation. It’s about building good habits that keep your day-to-day operations running safe, smooth, and compliant.
To start preparing for this year’s International Roadcheck, check out our CVSA Roadcheck Inspection Tips.