West Region OPP Release Project Safe Haul Results

Friday, 6 November 2026 at 06:42

Photo Credit: Ontario Provincial Police - West Region Facebook page

A total of 325 CMV inspections were completed through 22 safety blitzes, resulting 226 charges and 119 unsafe vehicles taken off the road.

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO - The West Region OPP has released the results of Project Safe Haul, which targetted commercial motor vehicle safety across southwestern Ontario.

It was conducted between October 13th and November 1st and Sergeant Ed Sanchuk posted a video about it on the OPP West Region X page yesterday.

"During the initiative 325 commercial vehicle inspections were completed through 22 safety blitzes across the West Region. As a result, 119 unsafe vehicles were removed from service and 266 charges were laid."

He also took them time to thank all of the CMV operators that abide by the book.

"This campaign isn't just about enforcement. It's also about recognising the thousands of professional truck drivers and carriers who are doing the right thing each and every day. Most commercial drivers take pride in maintaining their vehicles, following the rules, and helping keep our highways safe."

325 Commercial Vehicle Inspections. 119 Vehicles Out of Service. 266 Charges Laid. Project Safe Haul brought together the #OPP, @ONtransport, police services, and enforcement partners to improve commercial vehicle safety across Southwestern Ontario. Thank you to the thousands of professional drivers and carriers who put safety first every day. #WROPP ^es ~ 325 contrôles de véhicules utilitaires. 119 véhicules mis hors service. 266 poursuites engagées. Le projet « Safe Haul » a réuni la #OPP, @ONtransport, les services de police et les partenaires chargés de l'application de la loi afin d'améliorer la sécurité des véhicules utilitaires dans tout le sud-ouest de l'Ontario. Merci aux milliers de conducteurs professionnels et de transporteurs qui font passer la sécurité avant tout, jour après jour. #WROPP ^es
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) November 5, 2026