Repairing Problems With Your Semi Trailer
Posted on: 25 January 2021
During a haul, problems with the semi-trailer can result in major disruptions. Unfortunately, it can be possible for problems with the trailer to emerge as a result of years of wear and tear or the byproduct of sudden damages that occur during transit. As a result, this is an issue that every driver will need to be prepared to address.
Assess The Condition Of The Trailer
Once you notice that there are problems occurring with the trailer, you should pull the truck over and conduct an inspection of the trailer. This will allow you to determine whether the trailer is currently in driving condition or whether it will have to be towed. An example of this issue could be damage to the suspension or the axles of the trailer. Depending on your employer's policies, you may need to arrange for the trailer to be emptied before it can be towed to a repair facility. If you have roadside assistance, you will want to contact this service to help you with finding a tow service that can move your semi-trailer.
Deploy Flares Or Other Warning Indicators
If you are forced to pull over along a busy road as a result of trailer damage or failure, it is advisable to deploy emergency flares. This will help to alert drivers that your truck is experiencing problems so that they can give you more room or at least avoid colliding with the stationary trailer. Additionally, these flares can assist any tow services in finding your vehicle. In the event that an accident was to occur while waiting for a tow service, deploying these flares could help to reduce your legal liabilities. For these reasons, you should always keep these flares in your vehicle so that they can be easily deployed in the event of an emergency failure.
Use A Professional Semi-Trailer Repair Service
Repairing a semi-trailer is a specialized type of work due to the need for these trailers to be extremely strong while still remaining fairly light. These issues are further complicated by trailers that use climate control systems to regulate the temperature of the products that are being transported. As a result of the complex repair needs of these systems, you may want to arrange for the trailer to be towed to a facility that has experience in semi-trailer repairs. This will ensure that your trailer receives quality repairs so that it will be ready for the next time that you need to haul heavy loads.
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