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Trailer Issues That Can Put Trucks Out of Service

December 19, 2024 · 5 min read

Trailers cause more OOS violations than tractors do, partly because they get less attention.

Top trailer OOS items: brake adjustment, lighting (especially marker and brake lights), leaking air lines, tire wear and damage, broken landing gear, and ABS faults.

A 15-minute trailer walkaround before every trip catches most of these. Real shop inspection every PM cycle catches the rest.

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