Maryland State Police performed far more truck inspections in the first half of this year, largely due to concerns that trucks could be used in terrorist attacks.
The Washington Times reports that from January to June, the State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division performed 40,601 primary inspections, up 23 percent form the same period last year. Police also weight 24 percent more commercial vehicles during this period.
Sgt. Doug Morris of the Vehicle Enforcement Division told the paper that police are keeping inspection stations open 24 hours whenever possible, and at least 16 hours in most cases, plus 22 roving crews.
Tankers carrying diesel fuel or gasoline are under closer scrutiny now, say officials.
The heightened security has created delays at inspection stations, prompting complaints from some truckers. Not only are delays costly, in cases where trucks are backed up onto the interstate, the situation can be dangerous to the truckers and other motorists.
The Washington Times reports that from January to June, the State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division performed 40,601 primary inspections, up 23 percent form the same period last year. Police also weight 24 percent more commercial vehicles during this period.
Sgt. Doug Morris of the Vehicle Enforcement Division told the paper that police are keeping inspection stations open 24 hours whenever possible, and at least 16 hours in most cases, plus 22 roving crews.
Tankers carrying diesel fuel or gasoline are under closer scrutiny now, say officials.
The heightened security has created delays at inspection stations, prompting complaints from some truckers. Not only are delays costly, in cases where trucks are backed up onto the interstate, the situation can be dangerous to the truckers and other motorists.
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