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Will the Mechanic Listen to the Driver? The driver had a complaint. “When starting to move from a stop there is a considerable amount of jerk, then while shifting a pretty good slam (as the trailer moves forward). This happens any time the tractor slows down and then speeds up. As far as I can tell there is no side-to-side movement but front-to-back…” Check out our latest article to learn what the mechanic's response was: https://loom.ly/HgoIIsw #kingpin #fifthwheel #commercialtrucks #commercialtrailers #trucking

Will the Mechanic Listen to the Driver? The driver had a complaint. “When starting to move from a stop there is a considerable amount of jerk, then while shifting a pretty good slam (as the trailer moves forward). This happens any time the tractor slows down and then speeds up. As far as I can tell there is no side-to-side movement but front-to-back…” Check out our latest article to learn what the mechanic's response was: https://loom.ly/HgoIIsw #kingpin #fifthwheel #commercialtrucks #commercialtrailers #trucking

Driver Gets it Right and Mechanic is Misinformed Drivers often correctly identify a problem between the connection of their truck and a trailer when they hear a loud banging and can feel slop in the connection. Mechanics who are misinformed will tell drivers that what they are experiencing is normal!!! It’s NOT! Check out our latest article to learn what the specs are: https://loom.ly/HgoIIsw #kingpin #fifthwheel #commercialtrucks #commercialtrailers #trucking

Driver Gets it Right and Mechanic is Misinformed Drivers often correctly identify a problem between the connection of their truck and a trailer when they hear a loud banging and can feel slop in the connection. Mechanics who are misinformed will tell drivers that what they are experiencing is normal!!! It’s NOT! Check out our latest article to learn what the specs are: https://loom.ly/HgoIIsw #kingpin #fifthwheel #commercialtrucks #commercialtrailers #trucking

Drivers, do your research. Before you agree to work for a company; talk to their drivers, read the fine print and find out what’s expected of you. We can’t tell you how many drivers we speak to that have been fed a line of crap by shady trucking companies, and by the time the driver figures it out, it’s too late. That won’t happen here. Find out why Bogler may be the best fit for you! Inquire at drive-wbt.com or call a recruiter at 877-689-3642. This will probably be the best call you’ve ever made. #trucking #truckdriver #bogler #woodybogler #bestdrivers #otr #enddump #dryvan #drivers #truckers #100yearsstrong

How to prevent a truck from rolling over #trucking #truckers #trucklife #trucknation #truckinglife #peterbilt #kenworth #freightliner #flatbed #cdldriver #cdllife https://hubs.li/Q030xGSb0

Drivers, do your research. Before you agree to work for a company; talk to their drivers, read the fine print and find out what’s expected of you. We can’t tell you how many drivers we speak to that have been fed a line of crap by shady trucking companies, and by the time the driver figures it out, it’s too late. That won’t happen here. Find out why Bogler may be the best fit for you! Inquire at drive-wbt.com or call/text call/text Taylor at 573-502-3653, Heather at 573-825-8961 or Corey at 573-502-3563 . This will probably be the best call you’ve ever made. #trucking #truckdriver #bogler #woodybogler #bestdrivers #otr #enddump #dryvan #drivers #truckers #100yearsstrong

As a professional truck driver, performing a CDL pre-trip inspection is one of the most common and repeated tasks you will complete. Pre-trip inspections help truck drivers ensure their tractor and trailer are safe to operate before hitting the road. What is a pre-trip inspection? A pre-trip inspection includes checking over the tractor and trailer a truck driver will be operating. A pre-trip should be completed before the operation of a vehicle: ~At the beginning of a driver’s shift. ~Any time a new trailer is picked up. ~After a 10-hour break. Trailer PTI: 1. Front of trailer: Top rail: No cracks or collision damage. Clearance lights: Not broken, working properly. Registration: Not missing, readable. Document box: Not missing or loose. Air line/glad hands: No bulges or cuts in air lines, rubber grommets not damaged on glad hands. Electric hook up: No broken pins, cover intact. PM sticker: Current, legible. Height sticker: Legible, legal for route. Placard holder: Not broken or missing rivets. Tracking device: No cracks or collision damage. 2. Side of trailer: Top rail: Not cracked, no collision damage. Clearance light: Not broken, operational. Bottom light: Not cracked, no collision damage, no missing bolts. Landing gear: Legs straight, no broken welds in bracing, sand pads secured and clean handle in cradle. Reflector tape: Clean. Side panels: No holes or cuts, no missing rivets. 3. Rear of trailer: Latches: Secured, not damaged. Reflector tape: Clean. Lights: Not broken or missing, operational. Splash guard: Brackets and guard secured. License plate: Secure and clean, light is working. Bumper: Not damaged, no broken welds. Door hooks: Not loose, no missing bolts. Hinges: Not cracked, no missing bolts on both sides. Door seals: No separation, no rubber tubing sticking out. 4. Trailer suspension: Air line: No bulges or cuts, fittings are tight and not rubbing. Axle: Not bent or broken. Clevis pin/cotter key: Not missing. Slack adjuster: Proper angle, clevis pin and cotter pin intact. Brake linings: Minimum of ¼ inch thick, not cracked. Brake drum: Not cracked. Tire: (ABCs), tread depth = 2/32, air pressure = 110 PSI. Spring: Not broken, not shifted. Spring mount: No broken welds. U bolts: Not loose, not cracked. Torque rod: Secure mounting, bushings intact. Spring brake chamber: Secure mounting, band clamp secure. #trucking #expedite #OurRoadsOurSafety

Before hitting the road, take a moment for a pre-trip inspection. Check your tires, brakes, lights, fluids, and more to ensure a smooth and safe journey ahead. Don’t overlook this crucial step in keeping yourself and others safe on the road. It could prevent accidents and save lives. #usellc #OTRTrucking #trucking #delivery #trucks #pretripinspection #boxtruck #semitrucks

As morning breaks… ☀️ ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ This is our main employee truck lot. We house anything and everything to do with truck safety in this yard. As well, we park 110 JCT owned tractors and able to stack about 1,000 chassis here. ✅ 110 - Company owned trucks ✅ 176 - Employee drivers (W2) ✅ 1640 - Company owned chassis KEEP IT SIMPLE …….Clean, organized, efficient. PS… If you listen closely you can hear the sound of running diesels….ahhhh amazing 🤩. Junction Collaborative Transports Junction Integrated Logistics Junction Transfer & Warehousing #drayage #chassis #trucking