The operation ran from March 29 through April 3, targeting rural state roads in and around the Clayton area through a mix of patrol activity and temporary inspection sites.

“Strike Team officers, K9 officers, and transportation inspectors worked together to perform saturation patrols and establish temporary inspection sites on rural state roads throughout the Clayton area,” the report stated. “Everyone involved put in long days and countless hours to promote roadway safety and reduce commercial vehicle crashes impacting the flow of commerce in northeastern New Mexico.”

Enforcement Results From the Operation

Over the course of the week, officers and inspectors logged the following activity

• 698 commercial vehicle safety inspections
• 59 vehicles placed out of service
• 32 drivers placed out of service
• 175 cargo checks completed
• 286 moving violation citations issued
•  10 equipment violation citations issued
•  301 total CMV citations
• 285 transportation enforcement inspections
• 2 overweight violations
• 112 portable weight checks conducted

Increased Presence on Rural Routes

The operation focused on rural corridors where permanent inspection infrastructure is limited. By combining mobile inspection setups with active patrols, enforcement teams were able to cover a wider area and increase contact with commercial vehicles moving through the region.

Coordinated Enforcement Approach

Multiple units took part in the effort, bringing together inspection personnel, patrol officers, and K9 teams. This approach allowed enforcement to address both vehicle compliance and broader safety concerns during the same operation.

Ongoing Focus on Compliance and Safety

Operations like this are used to identify violations, remove unsafe vehicles or drivers from service when necessary, and maintain safer conditions across key freight routes. The volume of inspections and out-of-service orders reflects a concentrated enforcement window in northeastern New Mexico during that timeframe.

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U.S. Inspection Highlights

In the United States alone, CVSA-certified inspectors conducted 42,332 inspections, identifying 11,675 vehicle violations, 2,619 driver violations, and 140 hazmat infractions. The inspections resulted in 7,930 vehicles (23.2%) and 2,151 drivers (5.1%) being taken out of service. The most common vehicle violation was related to faulty brakes, tallying up to 3,093 cases, while the primary driver violation involved hours of service, with 845 instances recorded. Loading issues led the hazmat violations at 60 entries.

Special Focus Areas

This year’s Roadcheck placed particular emphasis on certain vehicle and driver aspects. The vehicle checks focused on tractor protection systems, covering components like the tractor protection valve and the anti-bleed-back valve. These systems are critical as they secure the tractor’s air supply, preventing air loss when not connected to a trailer or in case of trailer detachment. A total of 564 violations related to these systems were found.

The driver checks targeted alcohol and controlled-substance possession, leading to 78 drug-related and 26 alcohol-related out-of-service violations across North America. Additionally, 63 U.S. drivers were found operating vehicles despite being listed in the FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which tracks drivers who violate substance regulations. Another 535 violations were issued for not using safety belts.

Hazardous Materials Violations

Across North America, there were 163 out-of-service violations related to hazardous materials during the 72-hour inspection event, with loading being the most common issue.

These findings underscore the ongoing need for rigorous safety inspections and adherence to regulations to ensure the safety and compliance of commercial motor vehicle operations.

Source: Truckers News

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