CVSA Sets May 11-13, 2027, for International Roadcheck Blitz
North America's annual 72-hour inspection campaign returns next spring. Drivers and fleets face Level I inspections, out-of-service orders, and CSA points if violations surface.
When is the 2027 International Roadcheck inspection blitz?
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) scheduled International Roadcheck for May 11-13, 2027. The 72-hour enforcement campaign runs across North America, with inspectors conducting Level I and Level V inspections at weigh stations, roadside checkpoints, and carrier facilities.
Inspectors check brake systems, tires, lights, steering, suspension, coupling devices, and cargo securement on the vehicle side. Driver inspections cover commercial driver's licenses, hours-of-service records, medical qualifications, and other required documentation. Inspectors also look for signs of impairment.
Drivers or vehicles with serious violations can be placed out of service until they correct the violations. A brake-adjustment violation or a log falsification can ground a truck and driver on the spot, adding CSA points and triggering potential FMCSA intervention thresholds.
What happens if your truck passes a Level I inspection during Roadcheck?
Trucks that pass an eligible Level I or Level V inspection without critical vehicle inspection violations may receive a CVSA decal, valid for up to three months. The decal does not exempt a carrier from future inspections, but it signals recent compliance and can reduce the likelihood of a full inspection at some weigh stations during the decal's validity period.
During the May 12-14, 2026, International Roadcheck, inspectors conducted 54,575 inspections of commercial vehicles and drivers across North America. CVSA has not yet released the 2026 out-of-service rate or the focus area for the 2027 campaign. Past campaigns have spotlighted specific violations such as cargo securement, lighting, or hours-of-service compliance.
What small fleets should do before May 11
Schedule pre-trip inspections for every power unit and trailer in your fleet between now and early May. Replace worn brake pads, check tire tread depth (minimum 4/32 inch on steer axles, 2/32 inch on other axles), and verify all lights and turn signals work. Confirm every driver has a current medical card, a valid CDL, and an updated hours-of-service log that matches the ELD record.
Review your ELD comparison to confirm your devices remain on the FMCSA registered list. A revoked ELD during Roadcheck is an automatic out-of-service violation.
Carriers with marginal CSA percentiles in the Vehicle Maintenance or Hours of Service BASICs should treat the May 11-13 window as a high-risk period. A single out-of-service violation during Roadcheck can push a carrier over the intervention threshold and trigger an FMCSA compliance review. Run a mock Level I inspection on your highest-mileage trucks and your newest drivers. Fix what fails before the calendar hits May.
