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Date of Origin – 02/24/11
Updated – 02/03/20
WARNING! Be careful when making inspections, hookups and repairs to
avoid personal injury. Make sure parking brakes are properly activated or that
wheel chocks are in place to avoid sudden or unexpected movement of the
trailer which could result in bodily injury.
It is the Operator’s responsibility to conduct a safe and accurate pre-
trip inspection of the vehicle. Per Federal Motor Carrier Statute 49 CFR
392.7 Equipment, Inspection and Use - No motor vehicle shall be driven
unless the driver thereof shall have satised himself that the following
parts and accessories are in good working order, nor shall any driver fail
to use or make use of such parts and accessories when and as needed
Service Brake, including trailer brake connections
Parking Brake
Steering Mechanism
Lighting devices and reectors
Tires/Tire Pressure
Horn
Windshield Wiper or wipers
Rear-vision mirror or mirrors
Coupling devices
Hoses and Airlines
Fifth Wheel Plate
Gladhand Connections
Hub Maintenance
Mud Flaps
RIG (Rear Underride Guard)
NOTICE:
Additional Federal Requirements for the Operator can be found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSR’s) in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 Parts 392, 393 and 396. These can be found on-line at
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/ then scroll down to (CFR Sections by Citation).
Failure to regularly inspect the trailer may also void the warranty.
While it is ultimately the operator’s responsibility to properly perform and document the pre-trip inspection, Timpte
provides the following recommendations and suggestions.
Inspection Procedures Before Each Trip
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