Commercial Vehicle Enforcement In Midland Promotes Road Safety

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement In Midland Promotes Road Safety

On November 19, 2025, members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were assisted by the OPP Central Region Traffic Unit in conducting a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety initiative in the Town of Midland. The enforcement initiative focused on ensuring compliance with commercial vehicle safety standards and regulations under the Highway Traffic Act. Officers laid 26 charges for infractions, including …

Iowa troopers use stuck 188K pound load as a teaching moment about proper commercial vehicle permitting

Iowa state troopers are hoping that other truckers hauling oversized loads learn by example from a heavy haul attempt that went awry this week. The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit says that an oversized load without proper permits became stuck on Wednesday, November 19. ISP “There are many reasons for permit requirements. A recent example is this situation from yesterday. A 188,000+ pound load on a road that was not built t…