Truck Pre-Trip Inspection Video Available
A note in the Timber Bulletin from the Minnesota Timber Producers Assn. (MTPA) reports that the Minnesota Trucking Assn., in conjunction with the Minnesota State Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Div., has produced a video demonstrating the proper procedures for a pre-trip inspection.
The video is designed to improve preventative maintenance and compliance with regulations surrounding pre-trip inspections. Since the pandemic, the Patrol has seen a decline in preventative maintenance across all trucking sectors and commodities, due to the driver shortage, a shortage of mechanics, parts shortages and supply chain issues. This has resulted in an increase of the vehicle out-of-service rates which cause CSA scores to rise, insurance rates to go up and a reduction in safety.
The video can be found on YouTube (www.youtube.com), or by searching YouTube: “Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commercial Vehicle Pre-trip Inspection.”
The MTPA article states that “supply chain and labor issues mean quick fixes now take much longer. Simple repairs that used to take three hours can now take up to three days to address. For example, when a headlight goes out, it’s often necessary to change the entire assembly rather than simply change the bulb. This is also why post-trip inspections are helpful, so you know what needs to be fixed before your next haul.”
Latest News
ALC Fall Tradition Travels To Maine In 2023
NEWRY, Maine – Logging industry professionals and advocates from throughout the U.S. (and a few from beyond) converged on the far northeastern state for this year’s American Loggers Council annual meeting on October 4-6. The theme for this year’s conference was “Family Tradition,” and indeed, the ALC annual meeting has become an annual tradition every fall for many logging families. In conjunction with the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast (see news), Maine native Andy Irish, who served as ALC President for the 2022-2023 term, hosted the conference in his home state…
WANT MORE CONTENT?
Spanning seven decades since its inception in 1952, Timber Harvesting highlights innovative and successful logging operations across the U.S. and around the world. Timber Harvesting also emphasizes new technology and provides the best marketing vehicle for the industry’s suppliers to reach the largest number of loggers in North America and beyond.
Call Us: 800.669.5613