Note: This year’s program dates begin on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and end Saturday, Aug. 23. This schedule is subject to change.
Download Schedule as PDF
August 19, 2025
08:00 AM CT - 04:00 PM CT
Competition Equipment Set-up
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall B
12:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Promenade
04:00 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT
Team Leader Orientation
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
05:30 PM CT - 07:00 PM CT
Contestant Orientation
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
August 20, 2025
06:30 AM CT - 07:00 AM CT
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Minnehaha
06:30 AM CT - 07:30 AM CT
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
07:00 AM CT - 05:00 PM CT
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Promenade
08:00 AM CT - 09:00 AM CT
General Session
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
- Presentation of the Colors – Minnesota State Patrol Honor Guard
- National Anthems – Angela McGuire
- Recognition of Sponsors – Lt. Matt Koll, South Dakota Highway Patrol; NAIC Vice Chair
- Recognition of Host Jurisdiction – Lt. Matt Koll, South Dakota Highway Patrol; NAIC Vice Chair
- Host Jurisdiction’s Remarks – Col. Christina Bogojevic, Minnesota State Patrol
- NAIC Vice Chair’s Opening Remarks – Lt. Matt Koll, South Dakota Highway Patrol; NAIC Vice Chair
- Roll Call of Contestants – Lt. Matt Koll, South Dakota Highway Patrol; NAIC Vice Chair
- CVSA President’s Remarks – Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
- American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships Committee Chairman’s Remarks – Robert Foskey
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Remarks – TBD
- 2024 NAIC Grand Champion’s Remarks – Jared Koester, Local Member, Fort Worth Police Department
- NAIC Vice Chair’s Closing Remarks – Lt. Matt Koll, South Dakota Highway Patrol; NAIC Vice Chair
08:00 AM CT - 04:00 PM CT
Competition Equipment Set-up
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall B
09:00 AM CT - 10:30 AM CT
Contestant, Group and Team Photos, Volunteer Photos and Contestant Video Introductions
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
10:30 AM CT - 11:00 AM CT
Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by Railsback HazMat Safety Professionals LLC
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by Railsback HazMat Safety Professionals LLC.
11:00 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT
Contestant Training – CVSA 101
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
This session will discuss the role of the roadside inspector in the “big picture” of CVSA. You will learn about the Issue/Request for Action process, which is how changes are made to the out-of-service criteria and inspection bulletins and operational policies are developed and updated. Find out how to become involved in the Alliance – and grow to be a leader.
11:00 AM CT - 11:30 AM CT
Guest Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Minnehaha
12:00 PM CT - 01:00 PM CT
Networking Lunch (Provided) | Sponsored by Schneider
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by Schneider.
01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT
U.S. Contestant Training – Hazardous Materials Regulations Compliance
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
U.S. contestants will receive “back to the basics” hazardous materials training, including instruction on shipping paper, marking, labeling and placarding regulations.
01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT
Canadian Contestant Training – Dangerous Goods Regulations Compliance
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Walker
Canadian contestants will receive dangerous goods training covering schedules, emergency response assistance plans, documentation, special cases, safety marks (labels and placards) and an overview of means of containment standards.
01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT
Mexico Contestant Training – Mexican NOMs
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Hennepin
Mexican contestants will receive Mexican NOM training.
02:30 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT
Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by ABF Freight, Hendrickson International and R+L Carriers
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by ABF Freight, Hendrickson International and R+L Carriers.
03:00 PM CT - 04:00 PM CT
Contestant Training – Emergency Response to HM/DG Incidents
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
The training session will explain some of the dangers associated with hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) while stressing the importance of inspector safety. The session will introduce resources available to inspectors, including the ERG application.
04:00 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT
Contestant Training – HM/DG Olympics (Team Event)
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
Challenge yourself and test your knowledge of HM/DG and score points for your team.
07:00 PM CT - 09:00 PM CT
Sponsor Recognition, Volunteer Appreciation and Patch Exchange Reception | Sponsored by Amazon
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Regency Room
Connect with your fellow contestants while collecting special professional keepsakes from the competition by exchanging jurisdictions’ patches. Contestants, remember to bring your department/agency patches to exchange with your peers. Once you arrive at the reception, make sure you place one patch on the board and one patch in the drawing bowl. A live drawing will be done for the full collection of patches.
Sponsored by Amazon.
August 21, 2025
07:00 AM CT - 08:00 AM CT
Networking Breakfast | Sponsored by Bot Auto
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by Bot Auto.
07:00 AM CT - 07:30 AM CT
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Minnehaha
07:00 AM CT - 05:00 PM CT
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Promenade
08:00 AM CT - 08:45 AM CT
Contestant Training – Electronic Parking Brake and Light-Duty Vehicle Inspection Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
Receive an in-depth review of the new hydraulic brake inspection procedure and electronic parking brake control systems inspection bulletin.
08:45 AM CT - 09:30 AM CT
Contestant Training – Passenger Carrier Vehicle Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
Classroom training will be provided on passenger carrier vehicle inspections, the regulations and out-of-service criteria specific to passenger-carrier vehicles, passenger carrier vehicle safety features, and the updated inspection bulletin on passenger carrier vehicle emergency exit inspections.
09:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT
Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by Scopelitis Transportation Consulting LLC.
10:00 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT
Contestant Training – Practical Passenger Carrier Vehicle and Light-Duty Vehicle Inspection Training
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall B
Inspectors will receive hands-on training on passenger carrier vehicles and light-duty vehicles with hydraulic and electric brakes.
11:00 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT
Judge Orientation
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
12:00 PM CT - 01:00 PM CT
Networking Lunch (Provided) | Sponsored by Schneider
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by Schneider.
01:00 PM CT - 02:00 PM CT
Contestant Training – Mobile Driver’s License (mDL)
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
Inspectors will be introduced to the mobile driver’s license (mDL) and learn how driving credentials and personal information can be shared using the mDL.
01:30 PM CT - 03:30 PM CT
On-site Level I FedEx Driver Orientation
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 2, 205B
01:30 PM CT - 03:30 PM CT
On-site Passenger Carrier Vehicle Driver Orientation
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall B
02:00 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT
Contestant Training – Post-Crash Training
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
Learn about becoming certified to conduct post-crash inspections, how CVSA’s post-crash inspection form is being used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for its Crash Causation Factors Program, and the advanced data points and tools needed to complete a post-crash investigation.
03:00 PM CT - 03:30 PM CT
Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by GFL Environmental Services Inc. and Pressure Systems International
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom AB/IJ
Sponsored by GFL Environmental Services Inc. and Pressure Systems International.
03:30 PM CT - 04:30 PM CT
Contestant Training – CVSA Challenge (Team Event)
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
Challenge yourself and test your knowledge on everything CVSA. Score points for your team.
04:30 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT
Contestant Training – How to Document a Violation
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Greenway Ballroom C-H
You’ll learn about the importance of properly documenting violations. The scoresheets for the competition will be reviewed for proper application throughout the event.
August 22, 2025
06:30 AM CT - 07:00 AM CT
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Minnehaha
06:30 AM CT - 07:30 AM CT
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
07:45 AM CT - 04:00 PM CT
Competition Elements
Minneapolis Convention Center
- North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Exam
- North American Standard Level I Inspection
- North American Standard Level I Procedure
- North American Standard Cargo Tank/Other Bulk Packagings Inspection
- North American Standard Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection
Bullpen 1 Contestant Briefing Room
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 2, Room 205B7:45 a.m Red and Blue 8:45 a.m. Yellow and Green 11:00 a.m. Purple and Orange Bullpen 2 Contestant Holding Room
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 2, Room 205ABullpen 3 Contestant Exam Room
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 2, Room 202ABBullpen 4 Contestant Holding Area
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall BTime Level I Inspection Cargo Tank/ Other Bulk Packaging Inspection Level V Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection OOSC Exam 8:30-9:25 a.m. Red ½ Blue ½ Blue 9:40-10:35 a.m. Blue ½ Red ½ Red Yellow and Green 10:50-11:45 a.m. Yellow ½ Green ½ Green Red and Blue 12-12:55 p.m. Green ½ Yellow ½ Yellow Purple and Orange 1:10-2:05 p.m. Purple ½ Orange ½ Orange 2:30-3:25 p.m. Orange ½ Purple ½ Purple
11:00 AM CT - 01:00 PM CT
Networking Lunch (Provided)
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 2, Room 205A
04:00 PM CT - 08:00 PM CT
Equipment Teardown and Set-up
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall B
August 23, 2025
05:30 AM CT - 06:15 AM CT
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
06:30 AM CT - 07:00 AM CT
Contestant Line Up
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Room 101F
07:00 AM CT - 07:30 AM CT
Introduction of NTDC/NSVDC and CVSA NAIC State Champions
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall E
07:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT
Competition Elements
Minneapolis Convention Center
- North American Standard HM/DG Inspection
Bullpen 1 Contestant Briefing Room
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 2, Room 205B7:30 a.m. Orange and Green 8:30 a.m. Purple and Yellow 9:30 a.m. Red and Blue Bullpen 2 Contestant Holding Room
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 2, Room 205ABullpen 3 Contestant Holding Area
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall BTime HM/DG Inspection 8-8:30 a.m. Orange 8:35-9:05 a.m. Green 9:10-9:40 a.m. Purple 9:45-10:15 a.m. Yellow 10:20-10:50 a.m. Red 10:55-11:35 a.m. Blue
12:00 PM CT - 01:30 PM CT
Equipment Teardown and Ship Equipment
Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 1, Hall B
12:00 PM CT - 12:30 PM CT
Contestant Free Time (Lunch on Own)
12:30 PM CT - 01:30 PM CT
Contestant Question and Answer Period
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Level 2, Northstar B
01:30 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT
Contestant Free Time
05:15 PM CT - 05:45 PM CT
Contestant Assembly (with NTDC/NSVDC)
Minneapolis Convention Center, Lower Level, L100 ABIJ
05:45 PM CT - 08:30 PM CT
NTDC/NSVDC and CVSA NAIC Awards Banquet (Ticketed Event)
Minneapolis Convention Center, Lower Level, Hall A
Host: Capt. John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol; CVSA President
- Video Safety Message
- John Youngblood Award of Excellence
- Team Award – Sponsored by FedEx
- North American Standard HM/DG Inspection and North American Cargo Tank/Other Bulk Packagings Inspection Awards – Sponsored by National Tank Truck Carriers
- North American Standard Level V Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection Awards – Sponsored by American Bus Association and United Motorcoach Association
- North American Standard Level I Inspection Awards – Sponsored by J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
- Country High Points – Sponsored by The Davey Tree Expert Company
- Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award – Sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance
08:30 PM CT - 09:00 PM CT
Award Winner Photos
Minneapolis Convention Center, Lower Level, Hall A