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Nashville, TN – Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers are increasing safety checks on commercial vehicles traveling the state’s interstates this weekend. One recent inspection revealed a truck transporting flammable cargo, prompting reminders about highway safety and hazardous materials regulations.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, troopers are actively patrolling major corridors to ensure trucks carrying potentially dangerous materials are operating within federal and state safety standards. The patrol shared images Sunday showing a commercial vehicle with a “flammable” placard, underscoring the risks such loads can pose if mishandled or involved in crashes…