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Road Blitz found more than 1,000 violations during the inspections

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted its Road Blitz inspection campaign from June 9 to 13 in Canada and the United States. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted its Road Blitz inspection campaign from June 9 to 13 in Canada and the United States. During this surprise inspection, 4,629 commercial motor vehicles transporting […]

The states leading in brake violations

CVSA Brake Safety Week is in effect from August 24 to 30, 2025, and these are the states with the most brake violations during 2024. CVSA Brake Safety Week is in effect from August 24 to 30, 2025. This year, the inspection campaign will focus on the safety of brake systems across North America, with […]

Brake Safety Week: how to prepare for the inspection

Brake Safety Week involves a thorough inspection by agents who evaluate multiple components of a truck’s brake system. This year, the CVSA Brake Safety Week will take place from August 24 to 30, 2025, with a focus on brake system safety across North America. This annual initiative emphasizes brake-related violations, one of the leading causes […]

Operation Safe Driver Week: how to be prepared

Operation Safe Driver Week will take place from July 13 to 19, here are some actions to perform to be prepared for inspections. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the upcoming edition of Operation Safe Driver Week, which will take place from July 13 to 19, 2025. This annual initiative brings together traffic […]

Brake Safety Day flags 8.7% of trucks

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted a surprise inspection focused on brake safety. On April 22, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted a surprise inspection focused on brake safety. This initiative, whose date is not announced in advance to ensure its effectiveness, aims to ensure compliance with commercial vehicle safety regulations. During the […]

2025 Brake Safety Week: drums and rotors

Inspections will be conducted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the Brake Safety Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the official dates for the upcoming Brake Safety Week, which this year will focus on drums and rotors. The international roadside inspection will take place from August 24 to 30, providing […]

CVSA to request two-hour limit on personal conveyance use

Thirty-eight percent of drivers misuse personal transportation time, according to data compiled by CVSA. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) plans to formally request that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) impose a two-hour limit on the use of personal conveyance by truck drivers, following the discovery of increasing misuse of this provision. Based […]

Operation Safe Driver Week 2025: reckless driving

The CVSA’s annual initiative brings together traffic enforcement authorities from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. with the goal of enhancing road safety. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced a new edition of Operation Safe Driver Week, which will take place from July 13 to 19, 2025. This annual initiative brings together traffic enforcement […]

2025 CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria: key changes for drivers

As of today, April 1, the new Out-of-Service Criteria of the North American Standard 2025 from the CVSA come into effect. As of today, April 1, the new Out-of-Service Criteria of the North American Standard 2025 from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) come into effect. These criteria replace all previous versions, making it crucial […]

Unannounced hazardous materials safety check results

Inspectors conducted a total of 3,929 inspections on trucks carrying hazardous materials. An unannounced safety campaign focused on the transportation of hazardous materials conducted this summer has resulted in the discovery of violations in nearly 15% of the commercial vehicles inspected. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released the results of this five-day operation, which […]