Trailer Maintenance and Inspections
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•32 point Trailer Inspection•
Perform according to Standard Repair Practices, Section 100 as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: Rules & Regulations Part 396:17 and Appendix G
| 1. | Circle Inspection Check for DVCR (s) |
| 2. | Check glandhead and seals. |
| 3. | Check condition of all operational & warning decals. |
| 4. | Check lights and wiring. |
| 5. | Check all reflectors and conspicuity tape. |
| 6. | Check for physical damage and record. |
| 7. | Check mud flaps |
| 8. | Check license plates, bracket and permits |
| 9. | Perform Rear Underride Guard (RUG) Inspection. |
| 10. | Tire & Wheel Inspection Check tires for irregular or alignment wear. |
| 11. | Check for cuts or tears. |
| 12. | Check for tread depth and air pressure. |
| 13. | Check PSI decal;adjust tires to correct PSI. |
| 14. | Check dual mating with square. |
| 15. | Check valve stems and double check caps. |
| 16. | Check wheels for cracks of loose lugs. |
| 17. | Check outer hubs for leaks. |
| 18. | Running Gear Check cross members and under structure. |
| 19. | Check all suspension components (leaf spring suspension) |
| 20. | Check operation of sliding tandem. |
| 21. | Check all suspension components (air ride suspension) |
| 22. | Brake Inspection Check for proper operation of automatic slack adjuster. |
| 23. | Adjust manual slack adjusters (if applicable). |
| 24. | Check and record brake lining thickness. |
| 25. | Check and record brake drum condition. |
| 26. | Check brake chambers, trailer valves, and airlines for leaks. |
| 27. | Check ABS system and wheel bearings. |
| 28. | Lubrication (Conventional Lubrications
System) Hubs running in oil: check and adjust lubricant level using 50 wt synthetic oil (if necessary). |
| 29. | Hubs running in Semi-fluid: check and adjust lubricant level annually. |
| 30. | Check hub cap magnetic plugs for metal particles. |
| 31. | Lubricate trailer with approved chassis lube. |
| 32. | Lubrication (single Point Lubrication System) Lubricate trailer with approved chassis lube. |