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 ...

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 ...

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. Unique's Pocket Inspector is can easily ...

Note: This is the sixth in a multi-part series that will publish in advance of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck blitz from June 4-6. Previous coverage can ...

Now I gotta pause here a sec and admit that I learned about the importance of a pre-trip inspection the hard way. Way back in my early days of wheeling I jumped into my old 1977 International Scout ...

We tend to talk about pre- and post-trip inspections in one breath, almost as if they are the same thing. I understand, of course, that the driver probably is using the same inspection form and ...

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 ...

What Is A Pre-Purchase Inspection For Used Cars? A Pre-Purchase Inspection(PPI) is a detailed vehicle inspection by a certified mechanic or auto specialist to assess the vehicle's mechanical, ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council highlighted the importance of using technology during truck inspections ...