Federal crackdown removes 78 drivers and 25 trucks from service
The inspections covered major routes in four southeastern states. Carriers should review driver qualifications and vehicle maintenance records before the next enforcement sweep.
Authorities placed 78 drivers and 25 vehicles out of service following a coordinated enforcement sweep on September 26. The operation targeted commercial motor vehicle violations across South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida and Georgia. Inspectors performed 552 checks along major freight corridors.
The results were announced on September 30. The agencies focused on unsafe operating practices and mechanical defects that endanger other motorists. Federal partners worked together to identify dangerous operators and protect the public.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration led the effort alongside state police and other federal agencies. FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs stated that joint enforcement disrupts criminal activity and keeps roads safe.
The operation follows a broader federal push to remove unqualified drivers from highways. A recent final rule will phase out nearly 200,000 commercial driver licenses issued outside a driver’s home state. The agencies also referenced an executive order requiring English proficiency for truck drivers and improving license security.
Source: Land Line — https://landline.media/dots-operation-saturday-night-fever-takes-truckers-off-the-road/
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