ELD tampering in crosshairs for CVSA’s annual Roadcheck blitz
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is putting a spotlight on ELD tampering as part of its annual International Roadcheck enforcement effort.
International Roadcheck is CVSA’s large-scale, coordinated inspection event, where roadside inspectors across North America focus on commercial vehicle and driver compliance over a concentrated period. During the blitz, inspectors typically conduct standard inspections while emphasizing specific areas of concern.
In this year’s Roadcheck, CVSA’s focus includes improper or manipulated electronic logging device (ELD) use. For drivers, that means inspection attention on whether the ELD is being used as required and whether hours-of-service records appear accurate and compliant.
The focus matters because ELDs are a primary tool for documenting hours-of-service compliance. When ELD records are altered or falsified, enforcement officials view it as a direct safety and compliance issue, and it can lead to violations during roadside inspections.
CVSA’s Roadcheck has become a predictable point on the calendar for many drivers and fleets, in part because it concentrates inspection activity and puts targeted issues in the spotlight. This year’s attention to ELD tampering signals that inspectors will be watching closely for logging practices that don’t match the rules.