CHARLESTON – Officers with the Transportation Division of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia will join commercial vehicle inspectors across North America this week as part of the 2026 International Roadcheck.
The 72-hour period of increased inspections is organized annually by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. It will begin at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and continue through 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
Enforcement officers in West Virginia will be stationed at weigh stations on the east and westbound lanes of I-64, on I-68 near Coopers Rock, at temporary mobile weight sites and along highways to conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers.
Officers primarily conduct a 37-step procedure, reviewing the vehicle’s condition as well as the driver’s record. Each year, the CVSA places special emphasis on critical safety concerns involving both drivers and their vehicles. This year, accurate record keeping on the driver’s electronic logging device and cargo securement will be the areas of emphasis.
In 2025, officers performed 589 inspections with 485 safety violations found and 98 violations that placed either the driver or vehicle out of service.
“Safety on our highways begins with vigilance,” Public Service Commission Chairman Charlotte R. Lane said. “Through the 2026 International Roadcheck, our officers will continue their essential work to ensure that drivers on our roadways are protected.”
The commission remains committed to improving highway safety across the state.
