What Is the CVSA? History, Inspections and Training

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, better known as CVSA, is the organization behind much of the common inspection language used at truck scales and roadside inspection sites across North America. It does not write federal law, issue USDOT numbers or employ the officers who stop commercial vehicles. Instead, CVSA brings government enforcement agencies and the motor carrier industry together to develop consistent inspection procedures, inspector training, safety programs and the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria.

What Does CVSA Stand For?

CVSA stands for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. CVSA describes itself as a nonprofit association of local, state, provincial, territorial and federal commercial motor vehicle safety officials and transportation-industry representatives in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Its stated mission is to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement by providing guidance, education and advocacy throughout North America.

The word alliance is important. Commercial vehicles routinely cross city, state, provincial and international boundaries. Without shared procedures, the same truck could be evaluated differently from one jurisdiction to the next. CVSA exists to help the agencies responsible for roadside safety use a common system and recognize one another’s inspection work.

CVSA Is Not the DOT, FMCSA or a Police Agency

CVSA is frequently mistaken for a government regulator. It is not. In the United States, the U.S. Department of Transportation is a federal department, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the federal agency that administers and enforces many commercial motor vehicle safety regulations. State police, highway patrol, departments of transportation and other authorized agencies conduct most roadside inspections.

CVSA’s role is different. It creates and maintains a common operational framework used by those agencies. It also convenes subject-matter experts, trains inspectors and instructors, develops safety campaigns, communicates with regulators and gives industry members a structured way to participate in commercial vehicle safety discussions.

Organization	Primary Role
U.S. DOT	Cabinet-level federal department responsible for national transportation policy.
FMCSA	U.S. federal agency that regulates and oversees commercial motor vehicle safety.
State and local agencies	Exercise enforcement authority, conduct inspections and may issue citations or out-of-service orders.
CVSA	Develops uniform inspection procedures, out-of-service criteria, training standards and cooperative safety programs.

Why Was CVSA Created?

According to CVSA’s official history, the organization began in 1980 as an informal gathering of western U.S. state agencies and Canadian provinces that performed commercial motor vehicle enforcement. Those agencies were doing similar work, but their standards and procedures were not sufficiently coordinated. That created duplicated effort for government and inconsistent treatment for motor carriers.

The early participants developed a memorandum of understanding to establish uniformity and reciprocity. The agreement defined minimum inspection and out-of-service criteria and, just as importantly, called for participating agencies to recognize inspections performed by one another. Seven U.S. states and two Canadian provinces initially adopted the agreement under the name Western States Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

CVSA History at a Glance

• 1980: Western state agencies and Canadian provinces begin meeting to coordinate commercial vehicle inspections and enforcement practices.
• Early 1980s: Seven U.S. states and two Canadian provinces adopt the original memorandum of understanding establishing uniform inspection and out-of-service principles.
• October 1982: Bylaws are ratified to create an international organization and allow associate industry membership.
• August 1984: CVSA criteria and procedures used by the U.S. Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program are combined into one North American standard.
• 1985: CVSA establishes a centralized office, creates an executive director position and adopts a regional structure.
• 1991: Mexico joins, completing CVSA’s present North American scope.
• Today: CVSA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and supports a continent-wide network of government agencies, enforcement personnel and industry participants.

The organization’s growth closely followed the expansion of coordinated commercial vehicle enforcement in the United States. The Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 provided funding for state motor carrier enforcement programs. By 1984, the inspection and out-of-service criteria used by CVSA and the federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program had been merged into the North American Standard framework.

Who Runs CVSA?

CVSA is governed by a board drawn primarily from its government-agency membership. It also has international officers, five regional leadership teams, local-member and associate-member representatives, standing committees and a professional headquarters staff.

As of this article’s review on September 5, 2026, CVSA lists Maj. Erick McGuire of the Florida Highway Patrol as president, Sgt. William Alarcon of the New Jersey State Police as vice president and Tpr. Robert “Beau” Wittkowski of the Iowa State Patrol as secretary. Collin B. Mooney serves as executive director and is responsible for the Alliance’s day-to-day administration. Because elected positions change, readers should use CVSA’s current-leadership page for the latest names.

How Governance and Decision-Making Work

CVSA’s Leadership Handbook describes a member-driven organization. The board has overall oversight, while committees study specialized issues and develop recommendations. Major policy changes, including changes to the Out-of-Service Criteria, follow formal review and approval processes.

1. A safety, enforcement or operational issue is identified. The issue may come from inspectors, member agencies, industry members, data, new technology or a change in regulation.
2. A committee studies the issue. Government and industry subject-matter experts discuss the operational effects and develop proposed language, procedures or training.
3. The proposal goes through CVSA’s approval process. Depending on the subject, action may be taken by a committee, the board or voting members.
4. CVSA publishes or updates program materials. These may include inspection procedures, operational policies, inspection bulletins, training materials or out-of-service criteria.
5. Participating agencies apply the system under their own authority. CVSA promotes consistency, but each country and jurisdiction remains responsible for its laws, regulations and enforcement actions.

CVSA’s Standing Committees

CVSA’s committees cover audits and investigations, crash data and investigation standards, driver and traffic enforcement, enforcement and industry modernization, hazardous materials, information systems, passenger carriers, policy and regulatory affairs, size and weight, training and vehicle issues. The committees generally meet during the CVSA Workshop and Annual Conference and Exhibition. Committee participation is one of the principal ways members influence the organization’s work.

Who Belongs to CVSA?

CVSA divides membership into four classes. This structure lets government agencies retain responsibility for enforcement policy while giving the transportation industry a formal voice and access to education.

Membership Class	Who It Includes
Class I	State, provincial and territorial agencies responsible for commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement.
Class II	Local government agencies with commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement responsibilities.
Class III	Associate industry members, including motor carriers, owner-operators, trade associations, vendors, manufacturers, training organizations, consultants and insurers.
Class IV	Federal government agencies.

CVSA’s five regions organize members geographically. The first four cover the United States, while Region V includes Canada and Mexico. Florida is part of Region II.

An industry organization does not have to become a member to attend every public course or event, but membership can provide access to CVSA Learning, committee involvement, publications, member pricing and the current Out-of-Service Criteria. Companies interested in joining can review associate membership information. If a company is already an associate member, its employees may be eligible for individual member access through their work email address.

What Does CVSA Actually Do?

• Maintains the North American Standard Inspection Program. CVSA develops inspection procedures and inspector certification standards intended to produce consistent roadside inspections.
• Publishes the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria. The criteria identify critical violations that can prevent a driver or vehicle from continuing to operate until specified conditions are corrected.
• Administers the CVSA decal program. Eligible vehicles that pass qualifying inspections without critical vehicle violations may receive a time-limited decal.
• Develops and delivers training. CVSA supports initial certification and continuing education for enforcement personnel and provides separate educational courses for the motor carrier industry.
• Coordinates safety initiatives. Programs focus on brakes, driver behavior, hazardous materials, passenger carriers, cargo securement and human trafficking prevention.
• Creates a forum for government and industry. Committees, conferences and working groups allow operational problems to be discussed across jurisdictions.
• Advocates on commercial vehicle safety policy. CVSA submits comments, testimony and recommendations to lawmakers and regulators, but the Alliance does not itself enact laws or regulations.

The North American Standard Inspection Program

The North American Standard Inspection Program is CVSA’s central operational program. CVSA reports that roughly four million commercial motor vehicle inspections are conducted across North America in a typical year. Those inspections are performed by trained government personnel using procedures developed through the Alliance.

The Eight Published Inspection Levels

CVSA’s public inspection-level guide describes eight levels. A jurisdiction may not use every level in every circumstance.

Level	General Purpose
Level I	A comprehensive examination of the driver and vehicle, including operating credentials, hours-of-service status and specified vehicle components.
Level II	A walk-around driver and vehicle inspection covering items that can be examined without physically getting beneath the vehicle.
Level III	A driver, credential and administrative inspection without the full vehicle-component examination.
Level IV	A special inspection focused on a particular item or trend, often for a study or targeted enforcement need.
Level V	A vehicle-only inspection using the vehicle portions of the Level I procedure, performed without the driver present.
Level VI	An enhanced inspection for select highway-route-controlled quantities of radioactive material.
Level VII	A jurisdiction-specific inspection for vehicles such as school buses, limousines, taxis or other classes governed by a particular program.
Level VIII	An electronic inspection conducted wirelessly while a vehicle is in motion, without direct interaction with an enforcement officer.

A Level I inspection is the procedure many drivers picture when they hear “DOT inspection,” but not every roadside inspection is a Level I. The inspection level depends on the enforcement purpose, location, available facilities and the inspecting jurisdiction.

CVSA Decals

Vehicles that pass eligible Level I, Level V or Level VI inspections without disqualifying vehicle violations may receive a CVSA decal. The decal is evidence that the vehicle passed a qualifying inspection at a particular time. It is not a permanent approval, does not guarantee that the vehicle will not be reinspected and does not excuse a defect that develops after the inspection. Drivers and carriers remain responsible for the vehicle’s condition every day it operates.

What Are the CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria?

The North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria identify critical conditions under which a driver, vehicle or cargo operation may be prohibited from continuing until the required condition is corrected or the specified restriction has ended. The criteria cover driver, vehicle, hazardous-materials and administrative conditions.

CVSA reviews and updates the criteria annually, with a new edition normally taking effect on April 1. That annual change is one reason inspectors, fleet-maintenance personnel and safety managers should avoid relying on an old copy.

An out-of-service condition is not the same thing as every violation. A vehicle may have a violation that requires correction but does not meet the threshold for an immediate out-of-service order. Conversely, an out-of-service condition is considered sufficiently serious under the applicable criteria to restrict continued operation. Enforcement agencies apply those criteria together with their legal authority and the regulations of their jurisdiction.

CVSA Safety Programs and Events

CVSA’s public visibility comes partly from its coordinated enforcement and education campaigns. Current CVSA programs include:

• International Roadcheck: A 72-hour inspection and enforcement initiative conducted across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Each year’s event may emphasize particular driver or vehicle categories while inspectors continue to conduct complete inspections.
• Operation Airbrake: A program designed to reduce crashes caused by faulty brake systems through roadside inspections, education and data collection. Brake Safety Week and an unannounced brake-safety initiative are part of this work.
• Operation Safe Driver: An enforcement and outreach program addressing dangerous driving by commercial and passenger-vehicle drivers around large trucks and buses.
• Human Trafficking Prevention: Training and outreach that helps inspectors, drivers and transportation organizations recognize and report suspected human trafficking.
• Level VI Inspection Program: Specialized inspection procedures and training for select radioactive-material shipments.
• COHMED: The Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development program brings together personnel who regulate, transport and enforce hazardous-materials requirements.
• North American Inspectors Championship: A professional competition and education event recognizing commercial motor vehicle inspectors.
• Cargo Securement Harmonization Public Forum: A forum for discussing cargo-securement regulations, interpretation and practical application across North America.

CVSA Training: What Is Offered and Who Can Attend?

CVSA organizes training into three broad categories: certification training for enforcement personnel, continuing education for enforcement personnel and industry training for motor carriers and drivers. Eligibility, prerequisites, fees, seat limits and whether a course is in person or virtual vary by course.

1. Certification Training for Enforcement Personnel

CVSA’s certification curriculum supports personnel who will perform inspections, investigations or safety audits for an authorized government program. The listed curriculum includes:

• North American Standard Inspection Part A, covering driver-related requirements
• North American Standard Inspection Part B, covering vehicle inspection procedures
• General and Advanced Roadside Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods
• Cargo Tank Inspection and Other Bulk Packaging
• Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection
• Performance-Based Brake Tester training
• Level VI radioactive-material inspection training
• New Entrant Safety Audit and Investigative Safety Analysis
• Instructor certification
• Level IX post-crash inspection training for eligible law-enforcement, inspection and crash-investigation personnel

Enrollment is not simply a matter of paying a fee. A course may be restricted to state Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program personnel, federal inspectors or local law-enforcement officers whose job duties include the inspection type. Advanced classes often require previous certification. For example, a bulk-packaging course may require prior Part B and general hazardous-materials certification.

In the United States, FMCSA certification policy applies to FMCSA employees and many non-federal personnel who conduct inspections or investigations under federal programs. The policy incorporates CVSA certification requirements for roadside inspectors. Course completion is only part of the process. Depending on the certification, trainees may also need supervised inspections, proficiency demonstrations, examinations and periodic maintenance of certification.

2. Continuing Education for Enforcement Personnel

Certified inspectors and other enforcement personnel need continuing education because regulations, technology, inspection bulletins and out-of-service criteria change. CVSA offers update courses, technical classes, webinars and jurisdiction-sponsored instruction. Topics may include hazardous materials, lithium batteries, electronic logging devices, cargo securement, brake systems, emerging vehicle technologies and changes to the Out-of-Service Criteria.

The CVSA Training Committee identifies training needs, helps develop and maintain courses and addresses minimum qualifications and certification or recertification standards for inspectors and instructors.

3. Industry Training for Carriers and Safety Professionals

CVSA also offers courses adapted for people who work in the motor carrier industry. These courses are educational rather than enforcement credentials. Depending on the listing, they may be open to CVSA associate members, non-members or both.

Industry Course Area	What Participants May Learn	Typical Audience
Roadside Driver Requirements	CDL and driver-qualification requirements, hours of service, ELDs, annual and trip inspections, hazardous materials, DataQs and what happens during a roadside inspection.	Drivers, owner-operators, safety directors, fleet managers, technicians, consultants and vendors.
Roadside Vehicle Requirements	Vehicle inspection procedures, component requirements, common violations and out-of-service conditions.	Maintenance managers, technicians, drivers, safety personnel and carrier management.
Safety Audit Preparation	How a U.S. new-entrant safety audit works, what records are reviewed and how a carrier can prepare.	New carriers, owner-operators, safety managers and employees responsible for compliance records.
Compliance Review Preparation	U.S. regulatory recordkeeping and what to expect during a compliance investigation or review.	Safety directors, compliance personnel, owner-operators and carrier management.
Hazardous Materials Instructor Training	Hazardous-materials regulations and instructional preparation for qualified people who train hazmat employees.	Experienced hazmat professionals, carrier trainers and safety personnel who meet course prerequisites.
Canadian Vehicle Requirements	Canadian commercial vehicle requirements and inspection considerations.	Carriers, drivers and safety personnel operating in Canada.
Enhanced CMV Inspection Training	Specialized dispatch inspection procedures for approved autonomous-driving-system operations.	Qualified motor carrier personnel participating in the Enhanced CMV Inspection Program.

Some classes include a knowledge test and issue a certificate of completion to participants who achieve the required score. Others issue only a certificate of attendance. A completion certificate documents the course taken. It should not be represented as government inspector certification unless the participant has completed the separate authorized certification process.

Schedules and prices change. Some courses are supported by government grants or a host agency and may be offered at no cost. Others charge different member and non-member rates. The reliable approach is to read the individual listing on CVSA’s training calendar and confirm the intended audience, prerequisites, tuition, examination rules and certificate type before registering.

Who Is Eligible? A Practical Guide

Person or Organization	Likely Training Access	Important Limitation
Authorized government inspector or investigator	Initial certification and continuing education, subject to agency assignment and course prerequisites.	Registration may need agency approval or proof of existing certification.
Local law-enforcement officer	Potentially eligible if the officer’s agency participates and duties include commercial vehicle enforcement.	Law-enforcement status alone does not establish eligibility for every course.
Motor carrier safety manager	Industry courses, public webinars, conferences and member learning resources.	Industry education does not grant roadside enforcement authority.
Owner-operator or commercial driver	Many industry courses, public webinars and the free fatigue-management program.	Check each listing because some courses are member-only or designed for a specialized role.
Fleet technician or maintenance manager	Vehicle-requirements courses, brake and inspection education, conferences and member resources.	A course certificate is distinct from legal qualification to perform annual inspections.
Private annual DOT inspector	Industry education and associate-member resources may be available.	Private annual-inspector qualification under federal rules is separate from CVSA roadside-inspector certification.
Vendor, consultant, manufacturer or trainer	Associate membership, selected industry courses, events, webinars and committee participation.	Access and voting roles depend on membership class and the individual activity.
Member-company employee	CVSA Learning and other member benefits after establishing portal access.	The employee may need to register using the organization’s work-email domain.
General public	Public webpages, selected webinars and the North American Fatigue Management Program.	Most enforcement certification is not open public training.

Can a Private Inspector Become “CVSA Certified”?

Not through an ordinary industry course. On CVSA’s public inspection pages, a CVSA-certified inspector is a government employee who completed CVSA-approved training and maintains the required certification through an authorized program. A private person who performs annual DOT inspections follows a different legal standard.

For U.S. annual inspections, the motor carrier is responsible for ensuring the inspector meets the qualifications in 49 CFR § 396.19. Those qualifications concern knowledge, training and experience with the inspection standards of Part 396. They do not make the person a government roadside inspector, and CVSA industry training should not be advertised as if it does.

CVSA Learning

CVSA Learning is the Alliance’s online learning-management system. Its subject areas include driver inspections, vehicle inspections, hazardous materials and dangerous goods, crash investigations, carrier investigations, commercial vehicle fundamentals, licensing, administrative policies and human trafficking prevention. CVSA describes portal access as a membership benefit, so access generally requires an eligible member account.

Webinars

CVSA hosts live and recorded webinars on inspection, regulatory and technology subjects. Eligibility is set by the individual webinar. Some are open to members and non-members, while others are reserved for members or a particular professional group.

North American Fatigue Management Program

CVSA operates the North American Fatigue Management Program under the auspices of FMCSA and Transport Canada. It is one of the most accessible educational resources associated with CVSA. The program is free, voluntary, self-paced and available in English, French and Spanish.

Separate modules are available for drivers and their families, carrier executives and managers, safety managers and trainers, dispatchers and freight schedulers, and shippers, receivers and brokers. Participants can receive a certificate after completing a course. The program addresses sleep, schedules, health, fatigue recognition, workplace practices and the shared responsibility for managing fatigue.

How Is CVSA Funded?

CVSA is funded through a combination of government contracts and grants, membership dues, conferences and sponsorships, decal-related activity, training, publications and other programs. According to CVSA’s fiscal 2024 annual report, the Alliance reported approximately $14.47 million in revenue and $13.96 million in expenses, with contracts and grants accounting for about two-thirds of revenue that year.

The funding mix helps explain how CVSA can operate as a nonprofit alliance while performing work closely connected to government safety programs. Public funding supports specific safety and training objectives, while dues and program revenue support the broader member organization.

What Is the Future of CVSA?

CVSA’s future is likely to involve the same basic mission with a very different set of tools. Its published leadership priorities and policy work point to five major areas.

1. More Electronic Screening and Inspection

Level VIII inspections allow specified information to be evaluated electronically while a commercial vehicle remains in motion. As roadside systems, electronic credentials and vehicle connectivity improve, agencies can use data to focus limited enforcement resources on higher-risk vehicles and carriers. CVSA has also supported work toward a universal electronic vehicle identifier for more reliable screening.

2. Automated and Driverless Commercial Vehicles

Traditional roadside procedures assume a human driver can answer questions, present documents and respond to an out-of-service order. Automated driving systems challenge that assumption. CVSA has developed an Enhanced Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Program for approved autonomous-vehicle operations. The concept uses specially trained motor carrier personnel to complete a no-defect dispatch inspection before an autonomous vehicle begins a trip, combined with electronic communication to enforcement.

This is a narrow, specialized program. It does not convert ordinary carrier employees into roadside enforcement officers. Its significance is that it shows CVSA adapting the inspection system to vehicles that may operate without a driver on board.

3. Post-Crash Inspection and Better Data

CVSA has developed Level IX post-crash inspection training for qualified law-enforcement and crash-investigation personnel. A structured forensic examination can help determine whether a commercial vehicle condition contributed to a crash and can improve the quality of crash data used for future policy and enforcement decisions.

4. Training the Next Generation of Inspectors

Government agencies face retirements, turnover and the loss of experienced commercial vehicle personnel. CVSA’s current leadership materials identify the transfer of institutional knowledge and the reduction of enforcement “brain drain” as strategic concerns. More online learning, virtual delivery and standardized instructor resources will be important as agencies train new personnel.

5. Keeping Standards Current With Vehicle Technology

Electric powertrains, high-voltage systems, advanced driver-assistance systems, electronic documents and connected-vehicle technology all affect how inspections are performed. CVSA’s Enforcement and Industry Modernization Committee gives agencies and industry a standing forum for evaluating those changes and maintaining inspection consistency as equipment evolves.

Why CVSA Matters to Motor Carriers and Drivers

A carrier may never join CVSA and still be affected by its work. The roadside inspection procedure, out-of-service thresholds, annual enforcement campaigns and training received by many inspectors all have a direct effect on day-to-day operations.

• Maintenance programs should address more than legal minimums. A component can be technically above an out-of-service threshold and still need prompt repair.
• Drivers should understand the inspection process. Organized credentials, accurate logs, professional communication and a complete pre-trip inspection can prevent avoidable problems.
• Safety managers should monitor annual changes. New Out-of-Service Criteria take effect each April, and inspection bulletins or regulatory interpretations may change operating expectations.
• Inspection campaigns are not the only time compliance matters. International Roadcheck and Brake Safety Week draw attention, but roadside inspections occur throughout the year.
• Training is available before a problem occurs. Industry courses and free fatigue-management resources can help carriers understand the system without waiting for a citation, audit or out-of-service event.

Common Questions About CVSA

Does CVSA Make Federal Motor Carrier Regulations?

No. In the United States, FMCSA and other government bodies issue federal regulations through legal rulemaking processes. CVSA may comment on proposals, recommend changes and develop procedures that help inspectors apply the law consistently.

Can CVSA Issue a Ticket or Fine?

No. Citations, fines and out-of-service orders are issued by authorized government officials or agencies under applicable law. CVSA develops the common inspection framework and Out-of-Service Criteria those officials may use.

Is a CVSA Roadside Inspection the Same as an Annual DOT Inspection?

No. A roadside inspection is an enforcement activity performed by an authorized official. The periodic inspection required by 49 CFR § 396.17 is a separate annual requirement for covered commercial motor vehicles. A vehicle can pass an annual inspection and later fail a roadside inspection if a defect develops or another violation is found.

Does a CVSA Decal Mean the Vehicle Is Safe for Three Months?

No. A decal records the result of an eligible inspection at a point in time. It may influence whether another eligible inspection is performed during the decal period, but it does not prevent an inspection when an apparent defect or other reason exists. It also does not replace daily inspections, maintenance or the carrier’s continuing responsibility for safe operation.

Can a Carrier Buy the Out-of-Service Criteria?

Yes. CVSA sells the current criteria in several formats, and qualifying members may receive access as a membership benefit. Because the criteria are updated annually, verify that the edition is current before relying on it.

How to Contact CVSA

Use CVSA for questions about its membership, training, events, programs, publications or organizational policies. Questions about a specific citation, inspection report or enforcement decision should normally go to the agency that performed the inspection. Questions about U.S. federal regulations should go to FMCSA or qualified legal or compliance counsel.

• Website: cvsa.org
• General contact directory: CVSA Contacts
• Headquarters: 99 M Street SE, Suite 1025, Washington, DC 20003
• Phone: 202-998-1002
• General email: [email protected]
• Training email: [email protected]
• Training calendar: Current CVSA Training
• Training-interest form: Request Information About Industry Training
• Membership inquiry: Become an Associate Member
• Jurisdiction contacts: Use the lead-agency directory on the CVSA contacts page for state, provincial or territorial program questions.

The Bottom Line

CVSA is the organization that helps turn many separate enforcement agencies into a coordinated North American inspection system. Its authority is not the authority of a regulator or police agency. Its influence comes from developing the procedures, criteria, training and cooperative programs those agencies use.

For carriers and drivers, understanding CVSA makes roadside inspections less mysterious. For private inspectors and maintenance professionals, its publications and industry training can provide valuable context, provided they are not confused with government certification. For enforcement agencies, CVSA offers the shared standards and professional network needed to inspect commercial vehicles more consistently across borders.

Official Sources and Further Reading

• CVSA: About the Alliance
• CVSA: History of CVSA
• CVSA: Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values
• CVSA: Current Leadership
• CVSA Leadership Handbook
• CVSA Fiscal 2024 Annual Report
• CVSA: North American Standard Inspection Program
• CVSA: All Inspection Levels
• CVSA: North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria
• CVSA: Programs
• CVSA: Training Categories
• CVSA: Certification Training for Enforcement Personnel
• CVSA Learning
• North American Fatigue Management Program
• FMCSA: Certification Policy for Personnel Who Perform Inspections, Investigations and Safety Audits
• 49 CFR § 396.19: Inspector Qualifications
• CVSA Statement on Roadway Safety and Emerging Inspection Technology

This article is educational and is not legal advice. Requirements and training offerings change. Verify current rules with the appropriate government agency and confirm course details directly with CVSA. Article reviewed September 5, 2026.