A pre-trip inspection is a thorough check of all major components of a commercial truck before starting a trip to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Some items that should be included in a commercial truck pre-trip inspection are brakes, tires, lights, reflectors, mirrors, windshield wipers, fluids, and emergency equipment.
Commercial truck drivers should perform a pre-trip inspection before every trip, as required by law, to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road.
Not performing a pre-trip inspection on a commercial truck can result in fines, penalties, and even accidents that could cause harm to the driver and others on the road.
Yes, there are resources available such as pre-trip inspection checklists provided by the Department of Transportation, trucking companies, and other organizations to help drivers conduct a thorough inspection.
If commercial truck drivers find issues during a pre-trip inspection, they should address and fix them before starting their trip to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road.