Topic
inspection
Logistics CBP finds $1.17M in cocaine after inspecting bell pepper truck at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered $1.17 million in cocaine during two separate inspections at Laredo, Texas, border crossings. A bell pepper truck and a passenger vehicle yielded a combined 88.06 pounds of narcotics, leading to two arrests and an HSI investigation.
Logistics No CDL, DUI and Out-of-Service Orders: Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Ramps Up Across U.S.
Commercial vehicle enforcement officers in Arizona, California, and Indiana have intensified efforts to remove unsafe trucks and unqualified drivers from highways, issuing out-of-service orders and citations for missing CDLs, DUI, and mechanical defects. These actions highlight growing scrutiny on driver qualifications and vehicle safety, increasing compliance risks for carriers.
Logistics Arizona inspection blitz sidelines 5 truck drivers, 2 vehicles in July 1 enforcement push
A four-hour enforcement operation on Arizona State Route 85 on July 1 removed five commercial drivers and two vehicles from service, with 66 violations identified. The multi-agency blitz is part of broader Southwest enforcement efforts mirroring actions in Texas and California.
Logistics MCSAP Bang-for-Buck Rankings: California Leads With Cheapest Inspections, Faces Funding Withhold
Analysis of federal MCSAP grant data shows California performs the most inspections at the lowest cost per inspection. However, the state faces over $198 million in withheld funding due to disputes over English proficiency enforcement and CDL issuance, threatening its inspection program.
Technology PXGEO Partners with Equinor for Autonomous Subsea Trials
PXGEO has entered a one-year agreement with Equinor to conduct autonomous subsea inspection trials using the Saab Sabertooth. This marks PXGEO's first venture into unmanned operations, with initial tests set to take place in Norway.
Logistics Ørsted Awards UK Offshore Wind Inspection Deal to OEG
Ørsted has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to OEG for offshore wind inspection services in the UK. This agreement will bolster OEG's workforce and expand its international presence.