June 20, 2025

Troopers blitz I-10 and I-40, spot hazmat and tire issues

Steve Smith

Troopers blitz I-10 and I-40, spot hazmat and tire issues

Arizona troopers wrapped up a weeklong blitz focused on hazmat and commercial trucks along I-10, I-17, and I-40, finishing on June 20, 2025.

By the numbers:

240 truck inspections
660 violations found
22 drivers and 41 trucks placed out of service
20 citations handed out
3 leaking hazmat loads fixed right at the roadside

Common issues: Officials said speed, bad tires, unsecured loads, leaking fuel tanks, and not moving over for broken-down vehicles were the main violations.

All the leaks found during the enforcement blitz were dealt with on site before the trucks continued down the highway.

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