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For three days (May 13–15), inspectors will be pulling over thousands of vehicles across North America to check for compliance, and let’s be honest – most fleet teams are bracing for impact.

In this episode of The Fleet Code, Zach digs into what really makes Blitz Week so stressful (spoiler: it’s not just the inspections), shares some truly unfiltered takes from Reddit, and unpacks what this year’s focus areas – tires and false logs – say about the state of fleet readiness.

View a transcription and show notes for this episode here →

Takeaways from this episode:

• Blitz Week doesn't create problems, it surfaces them
• If your drivers are untrained, uncertain, or unsupported – it's a problem with the system
• True preparation for Roadcheck is an ongoing practice, not a last minute ambush

Additional Links and Resources:

• 2025 Blitz Week Inspection Checklist (blog + template)
• Guide to Fleet DOT Compliance (blog)
• 2025 Trucking & Freight Challenges (blog)