CVSA’s 2025 Out-of-Service Criteria Now in Effect
CVSA’s 2025 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) are now in effect, as of today, April 1. The new criteria supersede all previous versions. There are different formats (e.g., print, electronic, French, Spanish, etc.) available for purchase through the CVSA online store. The 2025 OOSC are also available in the OOSC app, which is downloadable from App Store or Google Play. To place bulk orders (50 or more) of the handbook or the app, contact CVSA Manager of Administrative Services Wendy Hall via email or call 202-998-1014.
CVSA Supports Nomination of Derek Barrs to Serve as FMCSA Administrator
CVSA released a statement expressing its full support for the nomination of Derek Barrs to serve as administrator of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Barrs’ commitment to commercial motor vehicle safety spans two decades, serving in various law enforcement capacities for the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Highway Patrol. Most recently, he served as associate vice president at HNTB, a transportation infrastructure solutions firm.
Nominate a Professional Driver for the International Driver Excellence Award
Do you know an exceptional commercial truck or motorcoach driver? Nominate them for the International Driver Excellence Award, which recognizes an extraordinary professional commercial motor vehicle driver and their commitment to public safety. The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 9.
CVSA Accepting College Scholarship Applications
CVSA is accepting applications for two $5,000 college scholarship awards. The applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is the legal dependent of a current CVSA member (board members excluded) with a minimum high school grade point average (or equivalent) of 3.0 and must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of Canada, Mexico or the U.S. CVSA will consider academic performance, volunteer work, community service and extracurricular activities. The deadline to apply is April 30.
Register for the CVSA Workshop by April 11
Register for the CVSA Workshop, scheduled for April 27-May 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The CVSA Workshop provides the opportunity for enforcement, government officials and industry to continue to work together to advance CMV safety. Registration fees increase in all membership categories by $50 per registrant after Friday, April 11.
Additionally, the North American Cargo Securement Harmonization Public Forum will take place on April 27 from 1-5 p.m. in conjunction with the workshop. This public forum is open to all stakeholders to discuss cargo securement regulations in pursuit of developing and implementing uniform regulatory requirements for the securement of cargo on and within CMVs throughout North America. There is no additional fee to attend; however, separate registration is required. The deadline to register is April 11.
