Woodridge, IL. June 23, 2001.

Over 300 vehicles were checked for weight violation. 37 vehicles or combinations were given Level I MCS inspections. Out of these 37 vehicles, 17 were taken out of service! 32 vehicles, including truck and trailer vehicles were given full Level 1 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections to ensure compliance with Federal standards.

Of the 32 vehicles inspected, over 50% of vehicles were found to be in dangerous condition and were declared out of service. Those 17 vehicles were kept at the site of the inspection until they were either repaired on scene or towed to a repair facility.

The national average of vehicles declared out of service in a truck safety checkpoint operation is 26%. Due to the high percentage of vehicles declared out of service during the operation, a second operation will be planned for later this summer.