Originally Posted by BulkTransporter.com
VIPR teams can be extremely effective, serving as a visible presence that is random and unpredictable,” says William Arrington with TSA. “VIPR teams are an essential part of protecting highway transportation vehicles and other critical infrastructures.”
Arrington adds that VIPR teams normally will be accompanied by a uniformed highway enforcement officer. VIPR team members may or may not be in uniform, but they will carry DHS credentials.
At this time, VIPR operations are only conducted at weigh stations and rest areas, according to Arrington. However, truck stop operations are being considered. He says VIPR teams are not conducting inspections at loading locations, delivery sites, and terminals. Carriers will receive no followup or confirmation following a VIPR-involved inspection.
What a load of crap.
TSA appears bent on alienating every segment of American society. Harassing truckers who pull off to rest at rest stops will not go over well. If they try to move into truck stops, they probably will end up be ordered off by the truck stop operators.
I think they'll find resistance from truckers will be much better organized than the resistance from airline travelers.