More than 100 trucks, four drivers sidelined in recent enforcement actions
Authorities in Canada and Missouri recently conducted targeted commercial vehicle operations resulting in more than 100 trucks being placed out of service. The post More than 100 trucks, four drivers sidelined in recent enforcement actions appeared first on FreightWaves .
Recent enforcement actions in Saskatchewan, Canada and Missouri have resulted in over 100 commercial trucks being taken out of service, prompting authorities to inspect nearly 200 vehicles for brake defects, unsafe equipment, and moving violations. In Saskatchewan, 103 trucks were placed out of service during Operation Air Brake, a 72-hour inspection campaign held from August 25 to 27.
The Saskatchewan government reported that more than a third of the inspected vehicles had brake component or improper brake adjustment defects, with 62 vehicles specifically found to have such issues. The operation was part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual Brake Safety Week. In Missouri, a separate enforcement action conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on September 1 along Interstate 70 in Cooper County led to the identification of 94 violations during 38 inspections, resulting in the suspension of four drivers and three vehicles for serious violations.
One notable violation involved a trailer whose brakes had been removed and its brake hose clamped shut. These operations highlight the critical importance of maintaining commercial vehicles and complying with safety regulations.
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