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DOT Blitz Week 2025: Focus on Hours of Service
Each spring, carriers and drivers across North America prepare for one of the most important safety initiatives in the trucking industry—International Roadcheck Week. Also commonly known as DOT Blitz Week, the event will take place May 13-15, with a special emphasis on Hours of Service (HOS) regulations.
Conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, Transport Canada and Mexico’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation, the International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume inspection event that promotes commercial motor vehicle safety across North America.
What to Expect During DOT Blitz Week 2025
During this 72-hour period, inspectors throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico will conduct approximately 15 vehicle inspections every minute. The primary focus this year? Hours of Service compliance—a critical aspect of preventing driver fatigue and ensuring roadway safety.
Inspectors will be performing Level I Inspections, the most comprehensive type, which includes
DOT Blitz Week 2025: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare
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What Is DOT Blitz Week?
DOT Blitz Week is the trucking industry’s nickname for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck [1]. This 72-hour enforcement initiative happens simultaneously across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with law enforcement conducting thorough inspections of commercial vehicles and their drivers.
What Happens During DOT Week?
The International Roadcheck is no small operation – it’s the largest targeted enforcement program for commercial motor vehicles in the world. During this 72-hour period, CVSA-certified inspectors conduct comprehensive examinations at weigh stations and roving patrols throughout North America.
Thorough Vehicle Inspections
Inspectors primarily conduct Level I inspections (37-point examination), along with Level II (walk-around driver/vehicle), and Level III (driver-only) inspections. These thorough checks examine everything from driver credentials to vehicle maintenance.
Focus on Specific Safety Areas
While inspectors review all aspects of compliance, each year
How Shippers Can Prep For DOT Blitz Week | DTS
Next week, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is holding its International Roadcheck, also known as DOT Blitz Week. If you rely on freight shipping in North America, this annual compliance check has the potential to disrupt your business.
Here’s what you need to know to prepare for DOT Blitz Week 2025 and key things to watch out for.
What is DOT Blitz Week?
The CVSA is a North American nonprofit organization that works to improve commercial motor vehicle industry safety, prevent crashes, and reduce the risk of injuries (or fatalities).
Each year, the CVSA runs the CVSA International Roadcheck (AKA DOT Blitz Week or simply CVSA Roadcheck). During this three-day event, CVSA-certified inspectors undertake initiatives that promote greater safety for drivers and vehicles. The roadcheck happens across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
This is the world’s biggest targeted enforcement program focused on commercial motor vehicles. According to the CVSA, an average of 15 motorcoaches and trucks are inspected each minute throughout North America during the event.
Law enforcement personnel will inspect commerc
The Ultimate Inspection Blitz: CVSA’s International Roadcheck 2025 Is Here
Truckers, fleet managers, and anyone who moves America forward, listen up! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the biggest shelter showdown of the year—the annual International Roadcheck. Picture this: from May 13-15, 2025, inspectors will be out in full press, checking 15 trucks every minute across North America. That’s 900 inspections an hour, 21,600 a day, and enough to build any fleet owner break a sweat. But don’t worry—you’ve got time to prep, and we’re here to help.
This is more than just an inspection blitz; it’s a safety movement. So, let’s dive into what this event means, why it matters, and how you can not only survive but thrive during Roadcheck 2025.
What’s the Deal with International Roadcheck?
Imagine 72 hours where safety takes center stage and every truck on the thoroughfare is under the microscope. That’s International Roadcheck, the world’s largest targeted inspection initiative for commercial motor vehicles. Since its debut in 1988, this event has grown into a juggernaut, with more than 1.8 million inspections conducted over the years. For three days
It’s that time of year again. You know, when we all collectively brace for a few days of intense inspections. From Tuesday, May 13 to Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck (also called DOT Week or DOT Blitz Week) will return to North American highways.
Ask any freight agent, and they’ll tell you: preparation is everything. This annual inspection blitz can impact your business, your carriers and your customers. However, with some smart planning and the right strategy, it’s a prime opportunity to prove your value and strengthen relationships when it matters the most. Here’s what you need to know as DOT Blitz approaches.
Breaking Down the DOT Blitz Week 2025 Impact
DOT Blitz Week is the largest targeted enforcement on commercial motor vehicles in the world. Everything from tire condition and ELD compliance to exhausts, brakes, lights, and suspensions being inspected.
If an inspection uncovers any issues, carriers can take a real hit. We’re talking hefty fines (that can reach thousands of dollars per occurrence), a downgraded safety rating, and even being placed out of service until violations