Trucking Laws · Nevada · November 13, 2026

Nevada Troopers Find 73 Violations in 69 Truck Inspections at Montgomery Pass in Mineral County

By Big Rig Daily Staff

Nevada troopers spent two days at a mountain pass checking trucks and placed eight truck drivers out of service. The operation ran Nov. 2 and 3 at Montgomery Pass in Mineral County, 2News reports.

The results

• Traffic stops: 69.
• Commercial vehicle inspections: 69.
• Violations found: 73, more than one per truck.
• Drivers placed out of service: 8.
• Vehicles placed out of service: 3.

The Nevada Highway Patrol says operations like this help reduce risks on the road, according to Truckers News.

What out of service means

A driver or truck placed out of service cannot continue until the problem is fixed. That means a load that does not deliver on time and a run that does not pay.

Eight drivers out of 69 inspections works out to more than one in ten.

Why it matters to truckers

A careful pre-trip inspection and up-to-date paperwork are the best way to keep a stop short.

Quick facts

• Where: Montgomery Pass, Mineral County, Nevada.
• When: Nov. 2 and 3.
• Agency: Nevada Highway Patrol.
• Inspections: 69, with 73 violations found.
• Out of service: eight drivers and three vehicles.

FAQ

What happens when a truck is placed out of service?

It cannot continue until the problem is fixed, which can mean a late load and a lost day of pay.

How many truck drivers were placed out of service?

Eight drivers out of 69 inspections, plus three vehicles.

A question for readers

Truckers, do inspection operations like this make the road safer, or mostly catch people already doing their best?

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