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Nearly 400 Commercial Motor Vehicles Removed from North American Roadways in One Day Due to Brake Violations
June 17, 2025
Of the 4,569 inspections conducted on April 22, 4,171 commercial motor vehicles did not have any brake-related out-of-service violations – 91.3% of the total number of vehicles inspected. Conversely, inspectors identified 398 (8.7%) commercial motor vehicles with brake-related critical inspection item vehicle violations. Those vehicles were immediately restricted from further travel until the violations were addressed.
CVSA's Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 24-30
May 30, 2025
Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections, educate drivers and motor carriers about the importance of brake safety, and provide brake inspection and violation data to CVSA.
FMCSA Issues Updated English Language Proficiency Enforcement Guidance Memo
May 20, 2025
Pursuant to President Donald J. Trump’s Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers Executive Order, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Board of Directors voted to add non-compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 391.11(b)(2) to the CVSA North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, effective June 25. On May 20, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released updated guidance on enforcing the English language proficiency requirements in 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2).
CVSA’s International Roadcheck Is Underway
May 13, 2025
From May 13-15, commercial motor vehicles and drivers may be inspected by CVSA-certified inspectors at weigh/inspection stations, temporary sites, mobile patrols and other locations throughout North America to verify compliance with federal regulations.
CVSA to Add English Language Proficiency to Its Out-of-Service Criteria
May 1, 2025
Pursuant to President Donald J. Trump’s executive order, the CVSA Board of Directors voted to add non-compliance with CFR 391.11(b)(2) to the CVSA North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, effective June 25.
CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week Scheduled for July 13-19
April 17, 2025
The focus of this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week is reckless, careless or dangerous driving.
CVSA's 2025 Out-of-Service Criteria Now in Effect
April 1, 2025
The 2025 out-of-service criteria replace and supersede all previous versions.
CVSA Supports Nomination of Derek Barrs to Serve as FMCSA Administrator
March 25, 2025
As FMCSA administrator, Barrs would lead approximately 1,100 dedicated employees across the country who work diligently every day to improve commercial motor vehicle safety through regulation, education, enforcement, research and technology.
Mexico's CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Is Underway
March 17, 2025
Mexico’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation has prioritized participating in this annual educational and outreach effort. Its goals are to raise awareness, provide training, and disseminate information about human trafficking identification and prevention to commercial motor vehicle drivers, administrative staff, public servants and the public.
CVSA Opens Nominations for 2025 International Driver Excellence Award
March 5, 2025
CVSA is now accepting nominations for its International Driver Excellence Award, an annual award that recognizes an extraordinary professional commercial motor vehicle driver and their commitment to public safety.