New dates for Roadcheck 2026

January 29, 2026

International Roadcheck 2026 is right around the corner, taking place in early May this year. This annual 3-day vehicle inspection event is designed to educate and spread awareness about motor vehicle safety.

Inspections will take place at weigh/inspection stations, mobile patrols, and temporary sites during the 72-hour inspection. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) says that it’s conducted over 1.8 million inspections since this event began in 1988.

Roadcheck is scheduled for May 12-14, 2026, so make sure your team and operations are ready. Remember, every roadside inspection has an impact on Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores.

During the inspection blitz, CVSA-certified law enforcement personnel across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada will examine motor vehicles to verify state, federal, provincial, and territorial regulatory compliance.

Inspectors will perform as many Level I inspections as possible. This is a complete inspection of the driver and vehicle. Unsuccessful inspections could result in a vehicle or driver being placed out of service until the violation is resolved.

8 levels of inspection

The CVSA has eight levels of roadside inspections. Each level has a varying degree of emphasis and detail. Although Roadcheck 2026 will involve mostly Level I comprehensive driver/vehicle inspections, drivers (and their vehicles) should be prepared for all inspection types every day of the year.

Level I: Comprehensive driver/vehicle: Examination of driver documents, plus a detailed inspection of the vehicle.
Level II: Cursory driver/vehicle: Examination of driver documents, plus a simple inspection of the vehicle.
Level III: Driver: Examination of documents and items related to the driver.
Level IV: Targeted: A one-time examination of a specific item, such as a driver’s record of duty status or a vehicle component.
Level V: Vehicle: Detailed inspection of the vehicle only.
Level VI: Radioactive cargo: Inspection of certain types of radioactive cargo.
Level VII: Jurisdictional: An inspection mandated by a jurisdiction that doesn’t meet the requirements of any other level of inspection.
Level VIII: Electronic: Conducted wirelessly or remotely, not necessarily requiring interaction with an inspector.

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