Louisiana’s Truck Enforcement in Crisis | Baton Rouge News

Louisiana’s roads are taking a beating — and it’s largely because big rigs are slipping through enforcement cracks. A new audit reveals DOTD and State Police aren’t doing enough to catch overweight or unpermitted trucks, despite more staff and bigger budgets. Fewer trucks are being weighed, fewer fines are collected, and critical data isn’t being shared — costing the state millions in potential repair funds. While DOTD pushes for tighter coordination, State Police push back, claiming their missions differ and road data isn’t ideal for catching violations. Meanwhile, other states use tech like virtual weigh stations — Louisiana would need new laws to follow suit. Over 30,000 trucks likely dodged weigh stations in just eight months, possibly costing the state $3 million to $15.2 million in lost fines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0df5147c290fde53