Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Derek Barrs at Georgia inspection blitz
Georgia Department of Public Safety
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Derek Barrs was on hand during the Georgia Department of Public Safety's recent Operation SafeDRIVE enforcement initiative.
The operation targeted unsafe drivers and driving behaviors.
Results of hit included:
• 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)
Barrs joined CVE Major Andrew Montgomery for an aerial overview of enforcement operations before visiting the Monroe County Inspection Stations.
A social media post said, "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. We appreciate the professional drivers and carriers who prioritize safety each day, as your commitment protects the motoring public and strengthens Georgia’s economy."
