‘Habitual offender’ in overweight dump truck arrested as part of New Hampshire commercial vehicle crackdown, troopers said

New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) arrested a “habitual offender” and issued dozen of commercial vehicle violations during a recent enforcement detail in North Hampton.

On July 2, 2026, troopers partnered with the North Hampton Police Department “to address concerns expressed by North Hampton residents related to the unsafe operation of commercial vehicles in their town,” NHSP said in a news release.

Both agencies were on the lookout for “violations of weight restrictions, driving on restricted roads, faulty equipment, as well as other unsafe behaviors by commercial drivers.”

See below for results from the one-day effort:

• 15 commercial vehicles inspected
• 59 violations discovered
• 5 drivers placed out-of-service
• 3 vehicles placed out-of-service

“One driver, Scott Rand, 61, of Sherman, Maine, was found to be driving an overweight dump truck while certified as a habitual offender. He was arrested, charged with felony operating as a habitual offender, and transferred to Rockingham County jail, where he is being held on numerous outstanding warrants,” NHSP said.

Troopers promised to continue addressing community concerns with joint patrols.