Right now, as you read this, thousands of CVSA-certified inspectors across North America are pulling commercial motor vehicles into weigh stations, pop-up checkpoints and roadside inspection sites as part of International Roadcheck 2026. For 72 hours, from May 12 through 14, roughly 15 trucks per minute will undergo the 37-step Level I inspection, the most comprehensive roadside evaluation in the ...
The article presents a compelling case for reframing commercial vehicle enforcement as a national security issue, not just a safety compliance exercise. The strongest version of this narrative is built on verifiable incidents—Oklahoma City, Nice, Berlin, Manhattan—where trucks were weaponized, alongside systemic vulnerabilities like the ease with which individuals with terrorist ties obtain commercial driver’s licenses. The piece effectively highlights the dual-use nature of commercial vehicles:...