Annual Roadcheck to Focus on ELD Tampering and Cargo Securement

Overview of International Roadcheck

From May 12 to 14, inspectors across North America will conduct examinations of braking systems, lights, tires, and other components on commercial trucks and buses as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck, according to Safety+Health Magazine. This 39th annual enforcement and outreach event specifically targets electronic logging device tampering, falsification, or manipulation, as well as cargo securement. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance notes that some inaccurate ELD entries result from a lack of driver understanding of federal regulations, while others are purposefully used to conceal hours-of-service violations or manipulate driving time.

Key Focus Areas

Inspectors will prioritize electronic logging devices, which are critical for tracking driver hours, and cargo securement to ensure vehicles comply with safety standards during the event. Last year’s International Roadcheck involved more than 56,000 inspections, with 18.1% of vehicles and 5.9% of drivers placed out of service, highlighting ongoing compliance challenges in these areas. As a widely-known context, electronic logging devices have been mandated in the U.S. under federal regulations to improve road safety by preventing driver fatigue.

Participating Organizations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration participates in the International Roadcheck program, alongside the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Transport Canada, and Mexico’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communication and Transportation, according to Safety+Health Magazine. This collaboration enables coordinated inspections across borders to address safety issues on a continental scale. Such multinational efforts reflect standard practices in North American transportation safety enforcement.

Implications for Compliance

The event underscores the need for thorough vehicle inspections, with a focus on components like braking systems and tires that directly impact operational safety. Last year’s out-of-service rates demonstrate the prevalence of violations related to ELD manipulation and cargo securement, according to Safety+Health Magazine, prompting training ops directors and safety managers to review driver training protocols.