Since 2006, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) has been helping stranded drivers with its Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Program. The FSP uses special tow trucks to patrol busy freeways during peak traffic hours, helping people with car trouble. These trucks travel along areas called “Beats” and cover more than 98 miles of freeway. The program helps keep drivers safe, reduces traffic jams, and even helps cut down on pollution.
In 2024 alone, FSP drivers helped more than 68,000 motorists in San Bernardino County. They performed all kinds of services like changing flat tires, jump-starting batteries, giving out gas, and checking on cars stopped on the side of the road. Sometimes, they even help drivers who accidentally lock their keys inside their car. Since the program began, over 965,000 drivers have received help from FSP.
The program received nearly 1,000 surveys this year from drivers who were helped, and 96% said their experience was excellent or good. At a recent SBCTA meeting, several FSP drivers were honored for their hard work in 2024. Top Driver Eleuterio Perez helped 2,799 people, while Clifford Lopez and Juan Valdez Jr. earned “Driver of Excellence” awards for helping 2,969 and 1,957 motorists. Dominic Cloy received the “People’s Choice Award” for assisting 2,517 drivers.
SBCTA is proud to recognize these drivers for their professionalism, kindness, and dedication. Thanks to them, the FSP Program continues to make San Bernardino’s freeways safer and more reliable for everyone.