MESA, ARIZONA — Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers placed a truck and trailer out of service on November 2 after stopping an oversize load on AZ-202 in the Mesa area and finding it had no functioning trailer brakes and an inoperative emergency breakaway device.
Troopers with the Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit stopped the rig, which was hauling a mobile office weighing about 25,000 pounds. The truck and trailer were ordered out of service until repairs were completed.
“25,000-pound load. No trailer brakes. What could go wrong?” AZDPS said.
The agency used the stop to remind drivers about pre-trip inspections. “A thorough pre-trip walkaround inspection can help identify safety issues before they become dangerous. Please take the time to inspect your equipment before every trip.”
AZDPS did not release the driver’s name or say what citations were issued.
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