What you can do if you see a big rig on I-580
Big-rigs are not allowed on I-580 between Grand Avenue in Oakland and Foothill Blvd. in San Leandro. If you see one (and they do tend to show up), report it to the CHP. Enforcement will increase if enough people complain!
How to Report a Violation
- Cell Phone (Non-Emergency): Dial *CHiP (*2447) to reach CHP dispatch directly from your mobile phone while traveling safely.
- Toll-Free Dispatch Line: Call 1-800-TELL-CHP (1-800-835-5247) for general traffic complaints and reporting.
- Local Office: Contact the CHP Oakland Area Office at (510) 457-2875, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Emergency: Call 911 if the truck is driving recklessly or causing an immediate danger.
Details to Provide DispatcH
- Location: The exact direction of travel, nearest exit, or landmark on I-580 (such as near the Grand Avenue/Lakeshore Avenue or MacArthur Blvd/Foothill Blvd exits).
- Vehicle Description: The trucking company name, license plate or USDOT number, trailer markings, and the color or make of the cab.
You can also submit an online complaint directly to the CHP through the CHP Contact Form with the following guidelines:
- Subject Selection: Choose “Question about Commercial Vehicles” or “Other” from the dropdown menu.
- Message Field: Clearly detail the issue. Specify that it involves commercial big rigs repeatedly violating the permanent weight restriction on Interstate 580 in Oakland. Include specific times of day, directions of travel, or company names if you have observed recurring patterns
If you prefer a documented, hard-copy submission, you can use the official print-and-mail forms:
- Download the CHP 240D Non-Uniformed Complaint Form.
- Fill out the “Location of Occurrence” and details about the specific traffic issue.
- Mail the completed document directly to the local office handling that stretch of the highway:
CHP Oakland Area Office
3601 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
Links to CHP Resources
