From May 12 to May 14, 2026, CVSA’s International Roadcheck, often referred to in the industry as DOT Blitz Week, will take place across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. During this 72-hour enforcement event, inspectors will conduct roadside inspections at weigh stations, inspection sites, and temporary enforcement locations throughout North America. This year’s focus areas are ELD tampering, falsification or manipulation and cargo securement.
For shippers, Roadcheck can create real disruption. Inspection delays, out-of-service violations, and equipment issues can affect pickup timing, transit schedules, and delivery performance. If your freight moves on tight timelines, this is a week worth planning for.
What Is CVSA International Roadcheck?
International Roadcheck is an annual commercial vehicle inspection initiative led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Inspectors commonly perform the Level I Inspection, a 37-step process that reviews both driver compliance and vehicle condition.
That means a shipment can be affected by more than equipment alone. Driver records, hours-of-service compliance, and log accuracy are also part of the inspection process. If serious violations are found, the driver or vehicle can be placed out of service until the issue is corrected.
2026 Roadcheck Focus Areas
- ELD Tampering and Log Manipulation
In 2026, inspectors will pay closer attention to electronic logging device compliance and signs of falsified or manipulated records. That matters because a log issue can stop a shipment just as quickly as a mechanical failure.
- Cargo Securement
Cargo securement is the vehicle focus area for this year’s Roadcheck. FMCSA says cargo must be firmly immobilized or secured using equipment such as tiedowns, dunnage, shoring bars, or other securement systems, and the aggregate working load limit must be at least half the weight of the cargo being secured.
For shippers, this is especially important on heavy haul, open-deck, machinery, building materials, and other freight where load stability and securement are critical.
Why Roadcheck Matters for Shippers
Roadcheck is not just a carrier compliance event. It can affect service across your supply chain. In CVSA’s 2025 International Roadcheck results, the vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.1% and the driver out-of-service rate was 5.9%. Cargo securement was also among the top vehicle out-of-service violation categories.
That is why this event can lead to:
- delayed pickups
- missed delivery appointments
- last-minute load recovery
- tighter capacity on certain lanes
How Shippers Can Prepare for Roadcheck 2026
The best approach is to prepare before inspection week begins.
Review any freight moving during the May 12 to 14 window, especially shipments with firm appointments or limited recovery options. Confirm your partners are ready for this year’s enforcement focus. Accurate shipment details, realistic lead times, and strong communication can help reduce avoidable problems.
It is also a good time to work with providers that take compliance seriously year-round, not just during enforcement events.
Final Thoughts
CVSA Roadcheck 2026 (aka ‘DOT Blitz Week’) is a short event, but it can have an outsized impact on freight execution. With inspectors focused on ELD compliance and cargo securement, shippers should use this as a cue to review critical shipments, communicate early, and work with partners who help protect service commitments.
With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance blitz underway, our team is fully mobilized to support our customers and carrier partners.
If you have any questions, concerns, or require assistance during this period, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Our Sales, Operations, and Compliance teams are actively working to ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient freight movement across all lanes.
We’re here to support you — every step of the way.
