Over 600 violations and arrests were made during the third wave of the operation, as a part of ongoing efforts to keep roadways safe.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the results of a third wave of a multiagency operation to remove unqualified big rig drivers from the roads. The operation, called Operation Highway Shield, is being led by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Arkansas Highway Police. In the third segment of the operation, officers placed hundreds of drivers and vehicles out of service, discovered over a hundred English Language Proficiency (ELP) violations, found over 70 immigration violations, made 44 criminal arrests, and recovered 1 stolen trailer.
Secretary Duffy said, “This latest wave of Operation Highway Shield has pulled over 300 dangerous drivers off the road, including 183 foreign drivers that couldn’t read road signs. We are not slowing down when it comes to keeping Americans safe on our roads.”
“Every person on the road deserves to get home safely,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs. “When criminal activity and unsafe vehicles creep onto our highways, it puts everyone at risk. Operation Highway Shield is about teaming up with our partners to protect everyday drivers, clear out the bad actors, and make our roads safer for everyone.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Duffy as he continues to collaborate with other federal and state agencies to improve the safety of American roadways.
- For FMCSA Administrator Barrs as he oversees Operation Highway Shield and efforts to ensure compliance with federal highway laws and regulations.
- For the safety of Americans traveling on U.S. highways
Sources: Department of Transportation
