Cracked axles, overweight loads and flat tires were some of the more than 100 violations discovered on large commercial vehicles during Wednesday's specialized enforcement and inspection in Glendale.
One of the vehicles was a 40,000-pound truck with two flats a bald tire that was carrying a load of exposed dirt. The truck was traveling on Broadway toward Glendale High School when Lt. Steve Robertson stopped its driver, who he said was also wearing headphones in both ears.
The truck's potentially dangerous tires and uncovered load were violations, which Robertson said left unattended could have resulted in a devastating tragedy.
“It's a real problem that we take very seriously and will continue to take seriously,” he added.
Officers from the California Highway Patrol and Glendale and South Pasadena police departments inspected 44 commercial vehicles during the enforcement checkpoint at San Fernando Road and Los Angeles Street.
Of the 44 vehicles inspected, only nine were in compliance, according to police statistics.