More than 200 commercial vehicle drivers contacted during 96-hour Ohio Turnpike crackdown

The Ohio State Highway Patrol recently took part in a multiple day commercial vehicle inspection effort along the Ohio Turnpike.

On October 10, 2025, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission announced results from the “96-Hours 4 Safety Initiative.”

See key takeaways below.

• Law enforcement contacted 214 commercial vehicle drivers.
• Officers conducted 176 commercial vehicle inspections.
• 13 commercial vehicles were taken out-of-service for various violations.
• 8 drivers were placed out-of-service for various violations.

Turnpike officials said that the initiative also afforded troopers the opportunity to educate CMV drivers about safety.

“The Ohio Turnpike provided safe, well-lit areas for day and night operations so the inspections could be conducted efficiently and safely. This partnership highlights our shared commitment to roadway safety—working together to make the Ohio Turnpike safer for everyone who travels across the 241-mile toll road,” officials said.