A targeted hazardous materials enforcement operation by the Illinois State Police resulted in 38 drivers and 61 commercial vehicles being placed out of service following nearly 500 roadside inspections.
The Southern Illinois Hazardous Materials Detail was conducted June 30 through July 1 along Interstate 55, Interstate 70, and surrounding roadways by the Illinois State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau.
During the two-day operation, troopers completed 488 commercial vehicle inspections, including 195 involving hazardous materials carriers. Inspectors identified 584 violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and another 85 violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Drivers and vehicles found to have violations meeting the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria were removed from service until the issues were corrected.
Hazardous materials enforcement details place additional emphasis on compliance with regulations governing the transportation of regulated cargo, as well as on standard commercial vehicle inspections covering driver qualifications, vehicle condition, and required documentation.
The Illinois State Police regularly conduct commercial vehicle enforcement details throughout the state to identify safety violations and improve compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Last Updated: July 13, 2026
Source: Truckers News
