Maintenance
A pre-trip inspection that passes every time
Inspectors look at the same short list over and over. Cover that list the same way every morning and roadside stops get boring.
The answer
The high-hit items
- Lights and reflectors — the single most common violation and the easiest to fix.
- Brake adjustment, air leaks and chamber condition.
- Tire tread depth, sidewall damage and inflation.
- Load securement: working load limits, number of tie-downs, edge protection.
- Paperwork: medical card, license class and endorsements, registration, IFTA and permits.
Make it repeatable
Use the same route around the truck every time and record pass, fail or needs attention per item. A saved digital DVIR with photos protects you if a defect is questioned later.