New Mexicos inspection and safety blitz schedule

Oct. 23, 2025, 7 a.m.
Here’s a breakdown of the inspection and safety-blitz schedule that carriers in Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) jurisdictions — including New Mexico — should be aware of, plus action steps to prepare.
New Mexicos inspection and safety blitz schedule

Key Blitz Dates

  • The CVSA’s annual flagship inspection-event, the International Roadcheck (also called “DOT BlitzWeek”), is scheduled May 13-15, 2025 across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  

  • Other major campaigns for 2025:

    • Operation Safe Driver Week: July 13-19, 2025.  

    • Brake Safety Week: August 24-30, 2025.  

While these are national dates, enforcement in New Mexico (via agencies such as New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the state’s Motor Transportation Police) typically aligns with or participates in these initiatives. For example, NMDOT announced a statewide traffic-safety blitz in late 2021 combining saturation patrols and checkpoints.  

 What This Means for Carriers in New Mexico

  • Expect increased inspections and enforcement during the above-dates across New Mexico highways, weigh stations and inspection points.

  • Vehicle and driver documentation must be current and readily available: CDL credentials, medical certificates, RODS/ELD logs, cargo securement records, etc.

  • Vehicle condition matters more than ever during blitzes: tires, brakes, lights, coupling devices, exhaust systems are all common inspection points.

  • Driver behaviour is under scrutiny: hours-of-service (HOS) records, seat belt use, drug/alcohol compliance, and proper rest/drive cycles.

  • Plan for possible capacity impacts: Because inspections often remove non-compliant trucks or sideline drivers, carriers may see delays or capacity tightness around blitz periods.

 Preparation Tips for New Mexico Fleets

  • Conduct pre-blitz full vehicle inspections well ahead of the dates: focus on tires (tread depth, sidewalls), brakes (pads, drums, air systems), lights and reflectors, coupling.

  • Audit all drivers’ ELD, RODS, and HOS logs to ensure no recent violations, no ELD tampering, correct personal conveyance usage, and all rest breaks are compliant.

  • Review all required documentation for the vehicles and drivers:

    • Driver’s CDL, medical certificate, skill performance certificate (if required)

    • Vehicle registration, inspection stickers, insurance, load/cargo paperwork

  • Update your internal carrier compliance calendar to mark the blitz dates and ensure you have a “state of inspection readiness” checklist active during those weeks.

  • Communicate with drivers and dispatch: let them know the increased enforcement period is coming, remind them of behaviour standards, and advise on best practices when approached for inspection.

  • Because you are running through New Mexico, factor in local enforcement culture, weigh station locations (for example on I-40, I-25) and inspect stops accordingly.