CORDELIA, CALIFORNIA — A commercial truck that tried to bypass a weigh station ended up impounded after California Highway Patrol officers at the Cordelia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility discovered critically damaged leaf springs and an unlicensed driver during the stop.
The CHP Commercial Operations Unit flagged the truck after it attempted to skip the weight scale. During the inspection, officers found the vehicle’s leaf springs in far from optimal condition. Leaf springs form a critical part of a truck’s suspension system. They support the vehicle’s weight and maintain stability on the road. When they fail or separate, they create a serious safety hazard for everyone nearby.
Officers also determined the driver did not hold the proper license to operate the vehicle. The truck was impounded on the spot. It will remain there until the company corrects the violations and confirms the vehicle is safe to return to the road.
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