Truckers were caught off guard by a safety inspection in southeast Calgary on Tuesday.
The combined forces of several police departments and other agencies pulled trucks off the road for safety inspections.
The inspection group set up shop on Glenmore Trail for five hours.
Dozens of drivers got tickets and warnings about serious vehicle safety violations.
Police say they are determined to deal harshly with drivers and companies who aren't taking care of their vehicles and the loads they carry.
"Mechanical defects such as brake components, air brakes, steering system, suspension system, load securement, driver credentials, logs books, the whole gamut of materials we are looking for," said CPS Sgt. Derek Emmott.
The inspection also included special brake testing and thermal imaging to find faulty or worn out brakes.
Violators are fined $575 for not properly securing a load and $230 for operating a vehicle with bad brakes or a flat tire.
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