Last week, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) was able to give a demonstration to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Derek Barrs while conducting an enforcement operation.
According to a DPS media release, Operation SafeDRIVE focused on targeting “unsafe drivers and driving behaviors while reinforcing a safe and reliable transportation network.”
DPS stated that Barrs joined CVE Major Andrew Montgomery for an aerial overview of enforcement operations before visiting the Monroe County Inspection Stations, where he worked alongside CVE officers during traffic stops, inspections, and a demonstration of the CVE K-9 program.
Barrs was also greeted in Monroe County by Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA) President Seth Millican, highlighting the partnership-driven approach to improving roadway safety.
“The visit highlighted the strong partnership between Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, DPS, and supporting state partners to keep commercial traffic moving safely while protecting the motoring public,” the DPS release stated. “We appreciate the professional drivers and carriers who prioritize safety each day, as your commitment protects the motoring public and strengthens Georgia’s economy.
Operation SafeDRIVE yielded the following results:
• Total CMVs Inspected: 454
• Level I Inspections: 113
• Level II Inspections: 32
• Level III Inspections: 372
• Out-of-Service Drivers: 88
• Out-of-Service Vehicles: 51
• Moving Violation Inspections: 296
• English Language Proficiency Violations: 1
• Arrests: 3 (Drug Possession, Contraband Possession, DUI)
Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
