More than 1,600 commercial vehicles were taken out of service in 2025 across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland following targeted roadside inspections by law enforcement agencies.
The Lower Mainland encompasses several municipalities surrounding Vancouver and represents a major transportation and freight corridor in Western Canada.
Police records indicate that close to 2,900 commercial vehicle inspections were carried out over the course of the year by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in collaboration with other regional enforcement partners.
Of the vehicles inspected, 56 percent were found to be non-compliant and were temporarily removed from the road. In Burnaby alone, nearly 800 vehicles were placed out of service following 1,399 inspections.
The most common violations included unsecured loads, faulty braking systems, and missing or inaccurate documentation. Authorities warn that such deficiencies significantly increase the risk of serious collisions and endanger all road users.
Police have also observed an increase in impaired driving among commercial truck drivers, involving both alcohol and drugs.
According to law enforcement officials, these inspections are aimed at preventing crashes and improving overall compliance within the commercial trucking sector.
