The Mississippi Department of Public Safety recently announced a major drug bust involving a commercial motor vehicle's driver.
The agency said in a social media post that on Sept. 11, officers with the Mississippi Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division (CTED) stopped a commercial vehicle on Interstate 20 in Lauderdale County for an inspection.
During the stop, the agency said officers discovered over 1,000 pounds of marijuana hidden within the load inside the trailer.
The driver, Zhitoa Wang, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. The truck and multiple electronic devices were also seized.
This remains an ongoing investigation, according to the MDPS.
Maverick stores join 10-4 by WEX fuel app
WEX recently announced Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop has joined the 10-4 by WEX app network, expanding fueling stations offering diesel savings by over 190 locations across 21 states.
The 10-4 by WEX app offers nationwide diesel discounts to independent truckers, including owner-operators and small trucking fleets.
In addition to Maverik, 10-4 by WEX app users now have access to fuel discounts at the 7FLEET Diesel Network (Speedway, Stripes, and 7-Eleven), Circle K, Love's Travel Stops, Sapp Bros., TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express, RaceTrac, and Road Ranger.
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