Tire pressure in your trailer tires should be checked if you asked for it or if it's part of a certain service package.
The only way to truly know if you are in doubt is to put one trailer tire down to 80 pounds, and check that tire after the trailer service is done.
Make sure your mobile response has the right tools to replace brake pods on air brake trailers.
You don't need your brakes locking up on you 10 hours after a brake pod replacement due to a mistake made when installing the rubber gasket in the pod.
Trailer brakes need regular checks and sometimes a brake auto adjust can be off.
When a mechanic relies on the auto brake adjust gadgets alone this is a huge mistake.
Getting in there with the basic tools and doing trailer brake adjustments properly is what an honest trailer repair shop is all about.
Safety inspection stickers need to be checked carefully.
Expired safety tags on a trailer sitting on the side of a highway is not only down time but carries a heavy fine and puts the drivers license at risk for demerit points too.
The driver assumes responsibility for the safety sticker check after the trailer gets out of the shop regardless of the a shop making the mistake of not checking the sticker.
Most trailers on the highway are not owned by the owner operator of the truck pulling the trailer.
Because of this trailers tend to get neglected much more than trucks.
This is where is a quality trailer service shop saves the day for your trailer fleet.
The only way to truly know if you are in doubt is to put one trailer tire down to 80 pounds, and check that tire after the trailer service is done.
Make sure your mobile response has the right tools to replace brake pods on air brake trailers.
You don't need your brakes locking up on you 10 hours after a brake pod replacement due to a mistake made when installing the rubber gasket in the pod.
Trailer brakes need regular checks and sometimes a brake auto adjust can be off.
When a mechanic relies on the auto brake adjust gadgets alone this is a huge mistake.
Getting in there with the basic tools and doing trailer brake adjustments properly is what an honest trailer repair shop is all about.
Safety inspection stickers need to be checked carefully.
Expired safety tags on a trailer sitting on the side of a highway is not only down time but carries a heavy fine and puts the drivers license at risk for demerit points too.
The driver assumes responsibility for the safety sticker check after the trailer gets out of the shop regardless of the a shop making the mistake of not checking the sticker.
Most trailers on the highway are not owned by the owner operator of the truck pulling the trailer.
Because of this trailers tend to get neglected much more than trucks.
This is where is a quality trailer service shop saves the day for your trailer fleet.
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