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Commercial Vehicles

The Commercial Vehicle Inspection Unit (CVIU) is dedicated to ensuring the drivers of commercial vehicles and the loads they carry are safe to be on Edmonton roads.

What is a commercial vehicle?

The EPS considers a commercial vehicle to be one that is registered commercially and is used for the transportation of goods and services.

What do members of the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Unit do?

  • Members of the CVIU conduct checks in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for things like: steering, brakes, suspensions, proper load securing, dangerous goods and road bans.
  • Members also conduct checks on school buses.


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