CHP issued 352 citations to truckers during one-day commercial vehicle enforcement detail on I-15

Multiple divisions of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) partnered for a coordinated “Commercial Strike Force operation” along the I-15 corridor.

On February 26, 2026, several CHP divisions partnered to conduct a “large scale” commercial vehicle detail spanning the length of I-15 from San Diego to the Nevada state line.

The purpose of the operation was to enhance commercial vehicle safety and protect the motoring public, CHP said.

See below for results from the I-15 detail.

• 245 total vehicle inspections (including 2 HAZMAT inspections)
• 18 drivers placed out-of-service
• 40 vehicles placed out-of-service
• 4 vehicles impounded

Driver & Carrier Violations:

• 20 driver license violations
• 24 registration violations
• 27 operating authority violations
• 39 hours-of-service/logbook violations

Citations Issued:

• 270 mechanical violations
• 23 non-emergency stop violations
• 77 out-of-lane violations
• 6 cell phone violations
• 107 unsafe speed violations
• 48 additional moving violations

Totals

• 352 commercial citations issued
• 56 commercial warnings issued
• 43 citations issued to non-commercial vehicles
• 11 verbal warnings

Participating CHP Divisions include San Diego, Oceanside, Temecula, Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Victorville, Barstow, and Mountain Pass (JPOE).

“The teamwork and commitment demonstrated by officers across both Divisions directly contributed to measurable enforcement results and improved roadway safety along one of California’s most heavily traveled freight corridors. Safety is a shared responsibility. The California Highway Patrol remains committed to proactive service through enforcement and education to keep California’s highways secure for everyone,” CHP said.