Originally published at: https://freightwaves-2026.local/news/cvsa-approves-17-changes-to-2026-out-of-service-criteria-what-small-carriers-need-to-know-before-april-1
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has approved 17 changes to the 2026 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria that will take effect April 1, 2026, and while some updates are technical, several directly affect how drivers and small fleets will be inspected on licensing, ELDs, brakes, cargo securement, wheels and even hazardous materials placarding. On December…