News and upcoming events

 International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 12-14, 2026 

 International Roadcheck is an annual three-day event when CVSA-certified inspectors conduct compliance, enforcement and educational initiatives targeted at various elements of motor carrier, vehicle and driver safety.

International Roadcheck 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 during a 72-hour period.

Since its inception in 1988, roadside inspections conducted during International Roadcheck have numbered more than 1.8 million. International Roadcheck also provides an opportunity to educate industry and the general public about the importance of safe commercial motor vehicle operations and the roadside inspection program.

CVSA sponsors International Roadcheck with participation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Transport Canada, and Mexico’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation.

New Medical Certification Rule Goes Digital – Effective 6/23/25

The U.S. DOT and FMCSA have officially launched the final phase of the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration (NRII) rule. This rule replaces old paper-based medical certification records with a secure digital system, improving safety, accuracy, and fraud prevention.

Here’s what this means:

• Certified medical examiners must now upload exam results electronically to FMCSA’s National Registry by midnight the next day.
• FMCSA will then send that info to each state's licensing agency, which will update the driver's record automatically.
• Paper certificates are no longer needed for recordkeeping or enforcement.
• Roadside inspectors and law enforcement can instantly verify a driver’s medical certification status.

Why it matters:

• It simplifies the process for compliant drivers.
• It helps prevent fraud from fake or outdated certificates.
• It ensures only medically qualified drivers stay on the road.

As of today: 37 states are fully using the new system, and others are joining soon.

This digital upgrade supports FMCSA’s mission to reduce crashes and strengthen accountability in commercial motor vehicle operations.

English Language Proficiency Now an Out-of-Service Violation 

Starting June 25, 2026, commercial drivers in the U.S. who cannot meet English language proficiency requirements will be placed out of service, based on changes to CVSA’s North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria.

This rule refers to 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2), which requires drivers to:

• Speak and read English well enough to interact with the public,
• Understand road signs/signals in English,
• Respond to official questions,
• And fill out required reports and records.

Although this change won’t appear in the printed CVSA guide until April 2026, the rule will still be fully enforceable starting June 25, 2026.

Why this matters:

• Roadside inspectors will follow new inspection procedures that include checking English proficiency.
• The requirement applies to all drivers operating in the U.S., even if they're from Canada or Mexico.
• FMCSA and CVSA provide guidance materials for drivers and carriers on this update.

This change supports FMCSA’s goal of improving safety by ensuring drivers can communicate effectively and follow roadway instructions.