International Roadcheck runs from May 16-18, 2023.

The event is the largest targeted enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles in the world, with nearly 15 trucks and motorcoaches inspected, on average, every minute across North America, according to CVSA. During International Roadcheck, inspectors will conduct their usual roadside safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

This year, inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement to highlight the importance of those aspects of vehicle safety. Although ABS violations are not out-of-service violations, anti-lock braking systems play a critical role in reducing the risk of collisions by preventing the wheels from locking up or skidding, allowing a driver to maintain control of the vehicle while braking, according to CVSA. In addition, improper cargo securement poses a serious risk to drivers and other motorists by adversely affecting the vehicle’s maneuverability, or worse, causing unsecured loads to fall, resulting in traffic hazards and vehicle collisions.

In 2022, during International Roadcheck, CVSA-certified inspectors conducted 59,026 inspections and placed 12,456 commercial motor vehicles and 3,714 commercial motor vehicle drivers out of service. Inspectors place commercial motor vehicles out of service if they find any critical violations during a roadside inspection. CVSA outlines these critical out-of-service violations in its North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria. Being placed out of service means the driver or vehicle is prohibited from operation for a specified period of time or until the violation is corrected.