A common misconception about driver vehicle inspection reports for truckers and other commercial drivers is that one is required at every pre-trip inspection. How often must a walk-around pre-trip ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Just because pre- and post-trip inspections are common sense doesn’t mean they are common practice. These inspections, and an underlying reluctance to complete them, may signal a larger issue within ...