Preventative maintenance keeps commercial and transport trailers running safely and efficiently. Regular trailer and fleet checks also help avoid unexpected problems or high fleet repair costs later down the road. Regular maintenance and inspections also help to bring any immediate need for repairs to your attention.
There are many trailer checks that the fleet manager or driver can perform regularly to keep business moving as usual. Motorplex can assist with commercial trailer repair and fleet repair. But, to avoid excessive issues, start with these regular trailer check tips.
Tips for Checking Your Trailer or Fleet
First and foremost, any preventative maintenance plan for checking your trailer(s) should involve documentation. Create a plan, a schedule, and checklists for all the necessary parts of the trailer. Then, include your trailer checklist as part of your operations pre- and post-trip inspection policy.
Below are some more specific tips for preventative maintenance that help avoid the need for any transport trailer repairs.
Check the brakes and brake lights. The truck and trailer’s brakes must work together properly for the safety of the driver and all other drivers around them. Those brakes must all work properly with the light system across the truck and the trailer. The driver must pay close attention to these maintenance pieces before, during, and after every trip. Checking brake lights may be as simple as asking a fellow coworker to check, while the brake system will show the driver signs that repairs are needed.
Check all other trailer lights. In addition to brake lights, the trailer must also have working signal lights and rear lights.
Inspect the tires. This includes checking the tire pressure and tread and ensuring that the tires match the road’s weather conditions.
Lubricate where needed. Different parts of the trailer require proper lubrication, and different trailers will require different lubrication types. It is important to keep these parts lubricated, but just as important to use the right types of grease. When this simple commercial or transport trailer repair is missed or neglected, the added friction can cause serious safety concerns.
Where to go for Commercial Trailer Repair
Motorplex offers complete commercial trailer inspections and repair services and can be part of your fleet maintenance team. If issues are ongoing or suddenly arise, contact us. Our team performs preventive maintenance and inspections and diagnoses all trailer wiring, such as ABS or airbag systems. Motorplex also offers the flexibility of working on site or from our shops in Auburn and Spokane.
Contact Motorplex today to learn more about our mobile fleet repairs and complete fleet services: 253-245-5400.
Whether it’s an emergency service or scheduled on-site repair, contact Motorplex!
Motorplex Offers Fleet Maintenance in Auburn and Spokane
Motorplex offers fleet maintenance, in-shop repairs, and onsite mobile service in Auburn and Spokane. We can work on all makes and models from light automotive, medium-truck, and heavy-duty vehicles. As diesel engine repair experts, you can trust that fleet is in good hands.
Need professional fleet maintenance? Then Motorplex is here to help. Contact us now to book an appointment in Auburn, WA or Spokane, WA!
