Washington, D.C. — A free, hour‑long webinar slated for April 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time will give CDL‑A drivers, owner‑operators and fleet managers a play‑by‑play on how to survive the International Roadcheck that runs May 16‑18.

The International Roadcheck is the FMCSA’s biggest on‑the‑road enforcement sweep, and the numbers speak for themselves. Last May, CVSA‑certified inspectors performed 59,026 commercial motor vehicle inspections, pulling 12,456 trucks and 3,714 drivers off the road. Even in the pandemic‑shortened 2021 campaign, 23,135 inspections resulted in 21.8% of vehicles and 5.2% of drivers being taken out of service at the inspector’s discretion.

Data from those campaigns repeatedly point to brakes, lights, tires and cargo securement as the top vehicle out‑of‑service causes, while hours‑of‑service violations, logbook errors and licensure issues dominate driver citations. This year’s sweep will double down on ABS brakes and cargo securement, forcing fleets to tighten maintenance and inspection routines.

What This Means for Drivers

Owners of OTR truck driver rigs should double‑check ABS functionality before the May window, because a faulty brake system is the most common trigger for a vehicle OOS order. CDL‑A drivers must ensure their electronic logs are up to date and reflect accurate duty‑status entries; a single log discrepancy can cost a day’s work and a hefty fine. Fleet managers are urged to run a pre‑Roadcheck cargo audit, verifying that tie‑down straps, tarps and weight distributions meet CVSA standards, which can prevent costly cargo‑securement violations.

Industry Reaction

CCJ and German‑based Mann+Hummel have teamed up to deliver the webinar, promising insights drawn from some of the safest fleets in North America. Their joint statement emphasizes that proactive maintenance and clear driver training are the most effective defenses against out‑of‑service orders. While the source does not quote other carriers, industry analysts note that trucking companies hiring now are already tightening compliance programs to avoid the revenue hits that come with Roadcheck shutdowns.

Key Points

• 59,026 inspections last May resulted in 12,456 vehicles and 3,714 drivers out of service.
• 2021 saw 23,135 inspections with 21.8% of vehicles and 5.2% of drivers taken off the road.
• Top vehicle OOS causes: brakes, lights, tires, cargo securement; top driver violations: HOS, logs, licensure.
• The free webinar on April 20 will cover ABS brake checks, cargo securement best practices and CVSA trend analysis, with a live Q&A.

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