Officers from numerous law enforcement agencies last month conducted a large-scale enforcement operation in Florida aimed at commercial motor vehicles.
Agents from 10 state and federal agencies inspected over 3,300 vehicles during the four-day Operation Highway Shield.
From March 23 to March 26, officers placed 176 drivers out of service. Of that number, a statement from the Department of Law Enforcement said 54 drivers were taken out of service for what they called "language deficiencies."
Additionally, 35 were arrested on criminal-related charges, and 42 were taken into custody for violating federal immigration laws.
Agencies participating in Operation Highway Shield included:
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agriculture Law Enforcement
Florida Highway Patrol
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Florida Department of Transportation
Department of Homeland Security – Enforcement and Removal Operations
Customs and Border Protection
Homeland Security Investigations
Florida Department of Children and Families
local sheriff's office
