The International Roadcheck inspection blitz was carried out across North America from May 14-16, 2024. Thousands of commercial vehicles and drivers were checked over a three-day period.
The numbers: Out of 48,761 total inspections, 77% of trucks and 95.2% of drivers had no out-of-service violations. Law enforcement ended up taking 9,345 vehicles (about 23%) and 2,290 drivers (about 4.8%) off the road until problems were fixed.
- The top vehicle issue was defective service brakes. This problem made up a quarter of all major truck violations found.
- Tires, other brake troubles, lights, and cargo securement followed as the next most common problems.
- For drivers, “hours of service” violations led the list. Drivers without a valid CDL, no medical card, and false logs were also top reasons for being taken out of service.
Hazmat focus: Inspectors flagged 163 out-of-service violations on hazardous materials runs, with most problems coming from loading mistakes.
Special attention: This year, inspectors put extra focus on tractor protection systems and driver drug and alcohol violations. They found 564 tractor protection system issues and 104 drug or alcohol violations.
- After passing a Level I or V inspection with no critical issues, 17,395 trucks received a CVSA decal, letting other inspectors know they passed a recent check.
In the U.S. alone, the top truck problem was also bad brakes, and the leading driver issue was hours of service, reported CVSA.
The next Roadcheck is expected to happen in May 2025, with results to follow after.