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CVSA released results from a special human trafficking awareness initiative that included 4,340 commercial vehicle inspections and outreach across the U.S. and Canada.

September 25, 2026

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CVSA Reports Results from Human Trafficking Initiative During International Soccer Competition

Commercial vehicle enforcement agencies in 10 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces distributed thousands of human trafficking awareness materials and conducted more than 4,300 ...

An ELD can be revoked even while it still works. Learn how FMCSA handles current logs, previous records, replacement deadlines and roadside enforcement.

September 23, 2026

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What Happens When Your ELD Gets Revoked While You’re Still Using It

An ELD does not have to stop working to become unusable for federal compliance. FMCSA can remove a device from its Registered ELDs List ...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the top 10 commercial vehicle violations identified during June inspections, with brake issues, inspection records, and registration violations leading the list.

July 23, 2026

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Highlights Top Commercial Vehicle Violations Found During June Inspections

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the most common violations identified during commercial motor vehicle inspections conducted in June, providing a snapshot of the ...

An Illinois State Police hazardous materials enforcement operation resulted in 38 drivers and 61 commercial vehicles being placed out of service after 488 inspections.

July 13, 2026

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Illinois Hazmat Enforcement Detail Places 38 Drivers, 61 Commercial Vehicles Out of Service

A targeted hazardous materials enforcement operation by the Illinois State Police resulted in 38 drivers and 61 commercial vehicles being placed out of service ...

CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026 begins August 23 with inspectors focusing on brake drums and rotors. Learn what commercial drivers can expect during this year's roadside inspection campaign.

July 7, 2026

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Preparing for CVSA Brake Safety Week 2026

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week returns August 23 through August 29, 2026, with inspectors across the United States, Canada, and ...

Learn what can place a truck driver out of service during a roadside inspection, including hours-of-service problems, CDL issues, medical certification, drug and alcohol violations, and vehicle defects.

June 10, 2026

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What Can Place a Truck Driver Out of Service During a Roadside Inspection

An out-of-service order can stop a trip on the spot. Sometimes the problem is tied to the driver. Sometimes it is tied to the ...

New Mexico State Patrol conducted a weeklong CMV enforcement operation in Clayton, completing 698 inspections and issuing over 300 citations to improve roadway safety.

April 10, 2026

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New Mexico CMV Enforcement Operation Brings High Inspection Volume to Clayton

A focused commercial vehicle enforcement operation in Clayton, New Mexico, led to hundreds of inspections and citations over one week. The effort was carried ...

The CVSA 2026 out-of-service criteria are now active. Learn the full list of updates affecting drivers, vehicles, ELD records, brakes, and inspections

April 7, 2026

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CVSA 2026 Out of Service Criteria Now Active Across North America

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has rolled out its 2026 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, replacing the previous version used in inspections across the ...

Indiana State Police and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance partnered on a human trafficking awareness initiative from January 12 to January 16, 2026, distributing educational materials at roadside inspections to help increase awareness across commercial transportation corridors.

January 15, 2026

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Human Trafficking Awareness Effort Brings Education to Indiana Truck Stops

An ongoing human trafficking awareness effort has placed added focus on Indiana truck stops and freight corridors this week, as law enforcement and industry ...

July 8, 2025

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Get Ready: CVSA Safe Driver Week is Approaching

Throughout the year, law enforcement agencies across North America join forces to improve road safety by targeting risky driving behaviors. One of the most ...