TRACTOR-TRAILER AIR LINES

Air Line Touching Violations Overlooked In this article I will share insight on something drivers may overlook during our daily inspection. Tractor airlines shouldn’t be touching any portion of tractor frame having a quick release attachment on your pogo stick may help you make adjustments very easily without requiring a wrench. Quick release only works best when your tractor has air lines encased all together. Encasement airline help prevent airlines from chafing against tractor frame. Second overlooked airline is located on trailer which is in front of your dump valve. This airline sometimes hangs differently when adjusting tandem be mindful of these lines for, they must be at a foot off the ground, so they do not catch anything while enroute. Corrective action would be too check dump valve is not released. If harness holding airlines went bad sometimes a zip tie will provide a temporary fix until you can report repair on your daily vehicle inspection report (DVIR) Last airline overlooked is rear trailer axles. No lines of any sort shall be lying nor touching rear trailer axles. I quick inspection shall help you from being placed out of service. I hope this article provides you with information for safety compliance.

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