July 08, 2025

Troopers ride along in trucks to spot unsafe driving

Steve Smith

Troopers ride along in trucks to spot unsafe driving

Starting next week, Wisconsin State Patrol will roll out a "Trooper in a Truck" campaign across the state.

How it works: Troopers will ride along with semi and bus drivers, using their higher-up view to catch drivers who are distracted, going too fast, or not wearing seatbelts.

If a trooper in a truck spots a violation, a nearby marked cruiser will pull the driver over and handle the stop.
This effort is done with the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association.

Timing: The initiative lines up with Operation Safe Driver Week, running July 13–19, 2025, an annual safety push happening all over North America.

Truckers and bus drivers are playing a key role by giving troopers that better vantage point to spot dangerous driving on Wisconsin highways.

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