Arizona troopers cite hotshot driver for hauling without CDL
Arizona DPS said a Mesa stop led to citations after troopers found a hotshot driver hauling water hoses without a CDL.
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Photo by Kevin Bidwell via Pexels (https://www.pexels.com/photo/parked-trucks-under-clouds-2348359/)Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers cited the driver of a hotshot truck hauling industrial water hoses after finding the person was operating a commercial vehicle without the required commercial driver’s license.
The stop happened Saturday on Loop 202 near Brown Road in Mesa, where Arizona Highway Patrol troopers assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit pulled over a truck and trailer carrying water hoses after seeing equipment violations and the driver not wearing a seat belt.
During the inspection, troopers found the driver did not have a CDL, even though the vehicle required one. Authorities said a passenger seated in the rear of the truck did hold a valid CDL, but was not driving.
The result was multiple citations, including operating without a CDL and failure to wear a seat belt. Arizona DPS said in a social media post: “No commercial driver’s license = No commercial driving.”
Officials also said that while driving any vehicle carries risk, operating a large truck hauling equipment without proper licensing significantly increases the danger to motorists.
What it means
Drivers
Arizona DPS said the Mesa stop led to citations for operating without a CDL and for not wearing a seat belt.
Fleets
The case shows Arizona troopers are checking driver licensing and equipment issues during roadside commercial vehicle enforcement.
Safety pros
Officials tied the stop to driver qualification and equipment concerns, and said unlicensed operation raises danger to motorists.
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