Pre- and post-trip inspections can help lower the number of CSA violations a fleet receives and improve a fleet’s maintenance and safety. But current FMCSA rules state that drivers are not required to ...

Pre-trip inspections are one the first things listed in the Commercial Driver License manual, hammering home the importance of the process. However, with fleet managers outnumbered by tractors and ...

I recently ran across a great article from ATBS called The Importance of the Pre-Trip Truck Inspection. In my opinion, the article was spot on in enumerating the reasons why drivers should perform ...

This is the first of a multi-part series on how drivers and the maintenance department work together to increase uptime. High-quality pre- and post-trip inspections can be the difference in addressing ...

Unique Truck Equipment has teamed up with Justintime Tools to provide an effective way to check many of vehicle standards required in pre-trip inspection. Ad Loading... Unique's Pocket Inspector is ...

REFERENCES: Emergency Vehicle Operator Student Manual, University of Maryland Emergency Vehicle Driver In-Service Student Manual, University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. (1998).

Pre- and post-trip inspections play a pivotal role in identifying equipment maintenance problems early, which helps prevent roadside violations and minimizes vehicle downtime. Given the importance of ...

Ensuring that thorough tire inspections are part of every pre-trip checklist can extend tire life and help ensure that truck drivers make it to their destinations safely, tire experts said. “Proactive ...

While most truck drivers know the importance of daily vehicle inspections, many might be surprised about what the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations actually require. Here is some clarification: ...

When Tom Bray was in charge of safety at a motor carrier, a frustration was seeing drivers leave the yard with an easily correctable problem that could result in a violation or worse — but should have ...

Before you hit the road, a thorough pre-trip inspection can be the difference between a smooth haul and a roadside breakdown. From checking brakes and tires to verifying torque specs, these steps keep ...