This is the first of a multi-part series on how drivers and the maintenance department work together to increase uptime. High-quality pre- and post-trip inspections can be the difference in addressing ...

Pre-trip inspections are one the first things listed in the Commercial Driver License manual, hammering home the importance of the process. However, with fleet managers outnumbered by tractors and ...

In addition to being required by law, pre- and post-trip inspections are essential to the safe and efficient operation of a fleet. A good pre-trip inspection keeps the driver from leaving your ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Motor carriers are investing in training, technology and ongoing education to help ensure their drivers conduct thorough pre- and ...

REFERENCES: Emergency Vehicle Operator Student Manual, University of Maryland Emergency Vehicle Driver In-Service Student Manual, University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. (1998).

How good are your inspection skills? You can test them against others through Saturday morning at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. TA/Petro, in a partnership with FedEx Custom Critical, is ...

A bad inspection at the roadside can put an operator out of service in the blink of an eye. Among the many necessary preventives are an owner-op's close pre- and post-trip and other equipment ...

The importance of pre-trip inspections requires drivers to be vigilant and catch potential issues before they become problems on the road. Engaging training methods such as competitions can reinforce ...

Pre- and post-trip inspections play a pivotal role in identifying equipment maintenance problems early, which helps prevent roadside violations and minimizes vehicle downtime. Given the importance of ...

When Tom Bray was in charge of safety at a motor carrier, a frustration was seeing drivers leave the yard with an easily correctable problem that could result in a violation or worse — but should have ...