An enforcement operation in Indiana which focused on oversized loads on Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) was recently conducted and found 11 violations.
The Indiana State Police (ISP) stated in a news release that it conducted a focused enforcement patrol targeting commercial motor vehicles transporting oversized loads in violation of permit provisions.
“The patrol involved Indiana State Police troopers and motor carrier inspectors working together to ensure commercial motor vehicles transporting oversized loads comply with applicable state laws, safety regulations, and permit requirements,” ISP stated. “Depending on the dimensions and weight of an oversized load, permits may include specific restrictions on the hours a vehicle is allowed to travel. Certain permits limit the movement to daylight hours only to help ensure the safety of the motoring public and reduce risks associated with transporting oversized loads. Troopers specifically looked for trucks operating outside the authorized hours, violating the permit provisions.”…