Trash hauler truck out-of-service for five inoperable brakes and four flat tires, Indiana troopers say

The Indiana State Police (ISP) took a commercial vehicle out-of-service after uncovering more than thirty serious safety defects during a roadside inspection.

“After receiving a community complaint, Troopers have been watching for trash trucks in Hendricks County who were allegedly operating unsafely and losing trash,” said ISP Public Information Officer John Perrine with the Indianapolis District.

On April 1, 2026, troopers located “a semi tractor-trailer hauling trash near U.S. 40 and S.R. 39.”

Following a “thorough roadside inspection,” the truck and trailer were taken out-of-service for equipment violations until repairs could be completed.

ISP reported finding 33 Federal Motor Carrier Violations, including 5 out of the 10 brakes being inoperable and 4 flat tires.

Indiana troopers asked the public to report unsafe commercial vehicles at cvedinfoandhelpline@isp.in.gov.