2025 International Roadcheck Readiness

This year’s CVSA International Roadcheck kicks off on May 13 and ends on May 15. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72-hour safety check is one of the biggest inspection initiatives of the year across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It focuses on two categories: driver violations and vehicle violations.

Following last year’s focus on tractor protection systems and alcohol and controlled substance possession, the 2025 Roadcheck will focus on Driver Records of Duty Status (RODS) and tire health and maintenance. Law enforcement personnel will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, temporary sites, and mobile patrols to verify regulatory compliance.

Driver Category: Records of Duty Status (RODS)
RODS is a log that a commercial motor vehicle driver must maintain to record their driving activity. According to the information released by the CVSA regarding this year’s inspection, all RODS must accurately reflect Hours-of-service (HOS) times and duty statuses. Failure to record, complete, or retain the log, or knowingly falsifying logs or other related reports, is not only a driver out-of-service violation but also makes the driver and/or carrier liable to prosecution.

Use your ELD correctly, and if you’re not sure how something should be logged, ask before the inspection window opens. Oakley drivers have access to knowledgeable team members who can help you avoid simple but sometimes costly mistakes.

Additionally, the CVSA indicates that during the driver portion of an inspection, inspectors check the driver’s documents, license or commercial driver’s license, medical examiner’s certificate and skill performance certificate (if applicable), record of duty status, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse status (in the U.S.), seat belt usage, and alcohol and/or drug impairment. If an inspector identifies driver out-of-service violations, they place the driver out of service, restricting that driver from operating their vehicle.

Vehicle Category: Tire Maintenance
​Blowouts, worn tread, and damaged tires don’t just put your CSA score at risk; they put you and everyone around you in danger. During the 72-hour International Roadcheck, inspectors will check tires’ tread depth, proper inflation, and tire damage, such as air leaks, tread separation, cuts, bulges, sidewall damage, and improper repairs.

Additionally, the CVSA indicates that during the vehicle portion of the Level I Inspection, inspectors ensure the vehicle’s brake systems, cargo securement, coupling devices, driveline/driveshaft components, driver’s seat, fuel and exhaust systems, frames, lighting devices, steering mechanisms, suspensions, tires, wheels, rims, hubs, and windshield wipers are compliant with applicable regulations. Inspections of motorcoaches, passenger vans, and other passenger-carrying vehicles also include the examination of emergency exits, seating, and electrical cables and systems in the engine and battery compartments.

Passing drivers and vehicles will be given CVSA Level I or V decals that last for three months. This year, Oakley Transport is doubling inspection bonuses for clean inspections during the 72-hour CVSA International Roadcheck.

Any vehicles or drivers identified as out-of-service will remain so until the necessary criteria are corrected or addressed. Thousands of vehicles and drivers were placed out of service last year during Roadcheck. Let’s make sure you’re not one of them in 2025. Make sure you’re ready for this year’s Roadcheck now. Here’s a thorough explanation of the CVSA’s 2025 focus areas to help: https://www.cvsa.org/programs/international-roadcheck/focus-area/.

And if you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help.

Visit https://cvsa.org/news/2025-roadcheck/ for complete information on this year’s CVSA International Roadcheck.