Four hour El Paso truck blitz uncovers 60 violations, including bad brakes and disregarding weigh station
Police released results from multi-agency commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement effort that took place in El Paso, Texas, earlier this month.
On December 10, 2025, the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) partnered with the Texas Department Of Public Safety (TXDPS) for “Operation Safe Sleigh,” an effort to inspect commercial vehicles to ensure compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) safety standards.
In a four hour period, officers conducted 22 commercial vehicle inspections in the El Paso area. See below for details on the violations uncovered.
- Total Inspections: 22
- Total Violations: 60
- Total Out-Of-Service Violations: 8
- Brake Violations: 9
- Weight Violations: 9
- Weight Citations: 3
- Non-English-Speaking Driver: 2
- Hazmat Inspections: 2
- Disregard Weigh Station Citation: 6
“These coordinated efforts help reduce risks, remove unsafe vehicles from the road, and protect families traveling throughout the city—especially during the busy holiday season,” EPPD said.
