This is the primary cause of trailer-light problems. Symptoms include flickering, fast-blinking, dimness, intermittent operation (often when a trailer ball is used for a ground), and complete failure.

There's much work ahead if the idea of automating pre-trip inspections of trailers is to become reality. That was the feeling during a session on the subject at the fall meeting of the Technology & ...

A trailer inspection form can help ensure you hit everything necessary during an inspection. At Fullbay, we're very proud of the electronic checklists we've created, but we know some customers are ...

Pre- and post-trip inspections play a pivotal role in identifying equipment maintenance problems early, which helps prevent roadside violations and minimizes vehicle downtime. Given the importance of ...

"An inspection through the FleetHQ Trailer Readiness program is not a substitute for a complete Level 1 DOT inspection," Edds says. "However, the program is designed to augment what fleets like ...