Commercial Vehicle Safety Division
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Division (CVSD) coordinates the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) throughout Pennsylvania using a strategy of education, regulatory oversight, and enforcement to prevent crashes and save lives. In addition, the CVSD is responsible for coordinating Pennsylvania’s vehicle weight enforcement and school bus safety programs.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Training
The 2023 Training Schedule is available as a PDF.
Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
Throughout Pennsylvania, more than 700 specially trained state and local officers inspect commercial vehicles and their drivers for compliance with state and federal motor carrier safety regulations. Inspections are conducted at interstate weigh stations as well as along many of the state’s frequently travelled rural roadways.
Motor Carrier Rules and RegulationsPA Truckers HandbookFMCSA Emergency Declarations
Frequently Asked Questions
Weight Enforcement Program
While inspecting commercial vehicles for safety compliance, many of Pennsylvania’s motor carrier enforcement professionals also weigh them in an effort to help protect our transportation infrastructure. Using weigh in motion and portable scales, commercial vehicles are screened and weighed to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania’s weight laws. Motor carrier height and weight restriction information can be found in the PA Truckers Handbook.
Special Hauling Permit Information
School Bus Inspection Program
Each year, more than 28,000 registered school buses are inspected during the months of May-August. School buses and school vehicles are also subjected to random inspections throughout the school year to further ensure the safe transportation of Pennsylvania’s school students.
Pennsylvania School Bus Drivers Manual
School Bus & School Vehicle Inspection Standards
School Bus Safety Tips
Pennsylvania School Bus Association
Pennsylvania Association of School Bus Officials
Additional Resources
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
PA Motor Truck Association
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
PA Public Utility Commission
PA Department of Transportation