The International Roadcheck 2026 event is underway, with thousands of CVSA-certified inspectors conducting roadside inspections.
For the next three days, trucks will be subject to a 37-step Level I inspection, the most comprehensive evaluation in the world.
While the industry conversation around Roadcheck is predictable, there's a missed conversation about national security and criminal interdiction.
The trucking industry prefers to frame enforcement as a safety and compliance exercise, but the data tells a different story.
National security is at risk when trucks are used to transport illicit goods or as weapons of mass destruction.
The evolution of federal trucking oversight has been marked by significant changes over the years.
The Office of Motor Carrier Safety was established in 2000, and its creation marked a shift towards more comprehensive safety regulations.
The industry's narrow focus on compliance can overlook broader national security implications, highlighting the need for a more nuanced approach to enforcement.
The trucking industry's narrow focus on compliance can overlook broader national security implications.
