Legal trucks on a mission from god that took them through Joliet, Ill., only to get a ticket, should be getting some good news. The city of Joliet, Ill., approved a $2 million settlement regarding approximately 5,500 tickets issued for overweight trucks.
A 2022 lawsuit called into question the city’s practice of requiring those cited for an overweight truck violation to appear at city hall before a judge paid by the city, effectively denying alleged violators their day in court.
Local reports said that, dating back to 2018, overweight truck violations in Joliet resulted in a $750 fine.
During a June city council meeting, Interim City Attorney Todd Lenzie did not confirm a specific amount collected for overweight trucks during this time, calling the settlement a ballpark figure and acknowledging it’s still pending.
Joliet is paying out from a past practice of forcing truckers to have their cases heard by an administrative law judge hired by the city. https://t.co/5A1xnrwNaR
— Shaw Local (@shawlocalnews) June 18, 2026
Truckers from Illinois, Missouri, California and Ontario, Canada were part of the lawsuit filed in 2022.
A city spokesperson said the settlement would be paid from the annual budget and, if necessary, from the city’s reserve funds.
It’s not just overweight trucks
Joliet has also been the site of numerous debates and legal proceedings over truck parking.
In late 2024, a court battle that started in 2018 was finally settled.
This case centered on Love’s Travel Stop’s plan to build a new location in Joliet.
An Illinois state court of appeals ruled in favor of Love’s, finding the property in question was properly and legally annexed.
According to Love’s Facebook page, that location, accessible from Interstates 55 and 80, opened on May 15. The store offers 91 truck parking spaces, 13 bobtail parking spaces, showers, a dog park and more.
“Joliet serves as a vital gateway for the national supply chain,” Love’s said in a statement. “By establishing a presence at this junction, Love’s is providing a much-needed relief point for professional drivers who often face congestion and limited-service options when navigating this high-traffic corridor.” LL
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