tire tread depth cut-off limit than a fl eet that operates primarily in the southwestern United States. If your equipment operates regularly in mountainous or hilly terrain, you may want to replace brake linings sooner than if the fl eet was operated primarily in the Midwest. During inspections and maintenance, the exact measurements should be included on the inspection and maintenance checklist. If any component is replaced, that should be documented as well. As mentioned earlier, this shows that you have a systematic and eff ective trailer maintenance program and it documents the condition of the trailer. PRINCIPAL MEASURES Th e key to the entire process is that it must be systematic and eff ective. While you might claim that you have a “system” by stating that “We fi x it when it’s broken,” the process is not eff ective. Th e measures used during an audit to determine if a maintenance program is eff ective include: • Verifying that the trailers are being serviced as outlined in your maintenance schedule. • Your maintenance schedule is reasonable for your operation. • Your trailers are passing any roadside inspections they undergo. • Major problems are not being found by technicians during maintenance or by drivers on the road, and when problems are found they are immediately repaired. • Th ere is documentation proving all of the above. Be sure to include these measures in your trailer maintenance program so you pass the test for the program being both systematic and eff ective. Tom Bray is the leader editor for transport management at J. J. Keller & Associates (www.jjkeller.com), a leader in safety and regulatory compliance. With subject-matter expertise spanning a multitude of industries and regulatory agencies, the company offers consulting and managed services for fleet and transportation, workplace safety and environmental issues and human resources. It also offers electronic logging devices, training, online management tools, publications and forms and supplies. Broader coverage. Better performance. Expanded line of U-joints from SKF Building on our industry-leading expertise in bearing and seal technology, SKF has updated our U-joint offering with broader coverage, including an expanded range of the high performance Brute Force line. • More part numbers for broader coverage of automotive, truck, agricultural and industrial applications • Improved catalog with key specifi cation information for easier parts identifi cation Ask for premium and high performance premium quality U-joints from SKF, a trusted supplier to automotive and truck professionals worldwide. Learn more at vsm.skf.com. www.skfpartsinfo.tv @skfpartsinfo VehicleServicePros.com/10123180 ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group | © SKF Group 2015 For best practices on how to extend trailer tire life, provided by Yokohama Tire Corporation, visit: VehicleServicePros.com/12249537 IT IS WISE to include detailed instructions. Heavy Duty |
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