Everything You Wanted To Know About Pre-Trip Inspections
Conducting pre-trip inspections should be routine for every trucker.
The most important part of the day for any truck driver is the pre-trip inspection. In fact, driving a healthy vehicle is the only way you should ever drive. Therefore, making sure that you have all the proper inspections completed before you take your trip will ensure that you are safe on the long road ahead. There are some common inspections that can sometimes be overlooked, so it’s imperative that you make sure to look for these specific issues before deciding to head out on the road.
Always Check Your Wheels
All truck drivers need to double-check their tires before heading out on the road. In fact, because it’s such a commonly overlooked part of the pre-trip inspection process, truck drivers can forget to check their tires when they are in a rush. Therefore, making it a point to inspect your tires is the best way to ensure the safety of your vehicle.
A Clean Truck Is A Healthy Truck
Another inspection that always happens during a pre-trip inspection is a check of the cab. In fact, having your main business operations conducted out of your cab is the first impression your inspector will have on the kind of truck driver you are. Therefore, not only will a dirty and messy interior cab leave a sour impression on your inspector, it will not provide you with the most successful ride. In addition, any garbage in your cab could easily hinder any mechanical operations, leaving you vulnerable to mechanical problems during your trip.
Test A Truck’s Brakes
Testing your brakes is a pre-trip inspection procedure that should never be forgotten. In fact, although there are multiple steps involved in any comprehensive brake check, conducting such a thorough examination of your brakes ensure that you avoid any issues while on the road.
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