04/10/2026
Florida's Operation Highway Shield Stops 3,300+ Trucks in Four Days — 35 Arrested, 42 Detained for Immigration Violations, 54 Pulled for Language Deficiencies
MADISON COUNTY, FLORIDA — Florida law enforcement agencies joined federal partners for a four-day statewide commercial vehicle enforcement operation from March 23 through March 26, 2026, stopping more than 3,300 trucks for inspection or observed violations. Results were announced at a news conference at the Orlando Regional Operations Center on April 9, 2026.
Operation Highway Shield brought together the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agriculture Law Enforcement, Florida Department of Transportation, FMCSA, Department of Homeland Security Enforcement and Removal Operations, Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, the Florida Department of Children and Families, and local sheriff's offices across the state.
The operation produced the following results:
-3,300+ Commercial Motor Vehicles Stopped for Inspection or Observed Violation
-176 Drivers Placed Out of Service
-54 Drivers Placed Out of Service for Language Deficiencies
-35 Individuals Arrested on Criminal Charges
-42 Individuals Taken into Custody for Federal Immigration Violations
FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass stood alongside representatives from AgLaw Florida, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, FHP, FMCSA, ICE, HSI, and other agencies at the announcement. The priority of the operation, officials said, was to safeguard Florida's citizens, visitors, and roadways while strengthening the security and resilience of the state's critical transportation infrastructure.
FDLE said it remains committed to supporting its local, state, and federal partners in ensuring the safety and security of Florida's roadways.
