(Nearly 1 out of every 4 inspected was removed from service! Where are they from?)

DPS removes more than 1,400 commercial vehicles from service

Associated Press - June 12, 2008 4:25 PM ET

AUSTIN (AP) - The Texas Department of Public Service removed more than 1,400 commercial vehicles from roadways for equipment violations during a 3-day crackdown.

DPS today announced results of the June 3-5 review dubbed "Roadcheck 2008."

Commercial vehicle enforcement troopers inspected 5,824 vehicles, removing 1,435 from service because of safety violations.

Violations included 911 trucks that needed brake adjustments, 564 with brake system problems and hundreds more with light malfunctions or tire problems.

Troopers also removed 178 drivers from the road, 122 of them for hours-of-service violations.

Others were cited for false log violations, expired licenses, drug or alcohol violations and seat belt violations.

Last year, troopers removed 1,659 vehicles and 259 drivers from service.

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