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Massachusetts State Police Partner with Avon Police Department to Conduct Joint Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Operation
AVON — On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Massachusetts State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section (CVES) and the Avon Police Department conducted a joint operation to enforce heavy commercial vehicle exclusion restrictions and promote roadway safety.
During the course of the operation, police weighed 150 commercial vehicles, conducted 45 commercial vehicle inspections, found 136 violations, placed seven commercial vehicles out of service, took 11 drivers out of service and issued $3,785 in fines.
This enforcement action follows a similar joint commercial vehicle enforcement operation conducted in April by the Avon Police Department in partnership with CVES, commonly known as the Truck Team.
"The Massachusetts State Police greatly value the chance to work collaboratively with our partners at the Avon Police Department to keep our roads safe," said Colonel Geoffrey Noble. "This was an excellent joint operation that will enhance the safety of Massachusetts roadways. We look forward to future joint operations that will build upon this success."
"I want to thank Sgt. Alex McCabe of the Massachusetts State Police and his entire team at CVES for their tremendous work on Wednesday's enforcement operation in Avon," said Avon Police Chief Jeffrey J. Bukunt. "Once again, these actions show that law enforcement organizations work most effectively when agencies and units work collaboratively. This joint operation was highly successful, and it demonstrated the dedication, integrity and professionalism of the Avon Police Department and Massachusetts State Police."
Violations identified during the Nov. 4 joint operation included three drivers operating without a license, one driver operating with a suspended license, another driver violating a CDL restriction, six drivers without a medical certificate, two unregistered trucks, and one carrier operating despite a failed safety audit from 2024. In one case, a commercial motor vehicle was missing brakes. In another case, a truck had so much cargo it had to be offloaded.
Anyone with information about improper or dangerous commercial vehicle activity is encouraged to report it immediately to state and local police. The Avon Police Department can be reached at 508-583-6677 and the Massachusetts State Police can be reached at 508-820-2300. Please always call 911 in the case of emergencies.
