In October 2002, DEP Compliance and Enforcement continued to partner with the NJ State Police and surrounding states to conduct periodic, random roadside truck inspections to ensure compliance with mechanical, safety and environmental laws. The Department's goal was to determine whether trucks were properly transporting and disposing of hazardous and solid waste by checking vehicle registrations and truck placarding and by reviewing paperwork on waste identification, source and destination. This most recent initiative lasted 5 days in October 2002 and netted 57 environmental violations.