TENNESSEE — A Tennessee Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Plus East trooper stopped a commercial vehicle after spotting multiple serious safety violations, finding a skid steer with zero load securement, two axles with completely inoperable brakes, and no valid registration on either the truck or trailer.
THP shared details of the stop on April 15. The trooper found the following violations during the inspection:
• Load Securement — A skid steer was being transported with no securement whatsoever • Debris on Roadway — Loose rock and dirt were actively spilling from the load onto the roadway
• Brake Violations — Steer axle brakes on both left and right sides were out of adjustment; two additional axles had brakes that were completely inoperable
• Registration Violations — Both the truck and trailer were operating with no valid registration
THP used the stop as a reminder that drivers are responsible for ensuring their vehicle and load are safe and compliant before getting on the road.
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