CHP - Nimitz Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility

09/02/2026

Question: When transporting a land speed record jet-car on a flatbed tow truck, is this tiny little red flag sufficient for the projecting load?

Answer: In this case, yes. Tow truck drivers place removable magnetic tail lamps on the back of towed vehicles. In this case, the driver placed these lamps on the tow truck stinger, which satisfies the requirement for the projecting load. The tow truck passed inspection and the jet car was on its way to its new home at the museum.

08/25/2026

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08/25/2026

The California Highway Patrol continues to make progress in the fight against organized retail crime.

From August 1st–9th, CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force joined more than 100 law enforcement agencies nationwide for the National Organized Retail Crime Blitz, conducting coordinated enforcement operations at businesses, shopping centers, and retail stores across California.

The results:
• 97 suspects arrested, including 8 on felony charges
• More than 8,500 stolen items recovered
• Approximately $1.05 million in stolen merchandise recovered

These efforts build on last year’s success and reflect CHP’s continued commitment to holding organized retail theft suspects accountable and protecting California businesses and communities.

🔗 https://www.chp.ca.gov/news-alerts/news-list/orc-news-release/

08/07/2026

If you are looking for a great career, the CHP is hiring! Don't miss our upcoming free Dispatcher seminar.

07/14/2026

Okay everyone! What is the primary violation you see, what causes it, and what danger does it create? Go!

07/09/2026

🚨 CVIS ONLINE EXAM NOW OPEN! 🚨
Are you ready to make a real impact? Join the California Highway Patrol as a Commercial Vehicle Inspection Specialist (CVIS) and help keep our roads safe.
Go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/ for more info
⏱️Final Filing Date: 7/30/2026.
🪟Testing Window: September 18, 2026, through September 24, 2026.
You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, service, and security of California’s highways by inspecting commercial vehicles and enforcing safety regulations.

07/09/2026

07/08/2026

When this truck was pulled into our facility, we just had to stop and stare for a minute. The severed service air-line was pinched off with vice grips and the emergency air-line was fitted with a ball valve. Note the electrical tape securement of the locking handle. Creative, yes. But not exactly safe.

Information update: This was not an emergency roadside fix. The driver related the truck was dispatched that morning in this condition.