Road Checks and Driver Safety

Road checks are conducted every year across the country to inspect semi-trailer trucks for safety issues and to ensure that drivers have the required paperwork. While many truckers dread having to deal with road checks, there are some simple steps you can take to easily pass your check and stay safe on the road. If you do not have the necessary items for inspection or if your truck is deemed to be unsafe, you could be fined and your business could suffer as a result. Taking the time to follow the simple steps below could save you time and money in the long run.

Road Check Tips

Road checks typically take place over a few days each year, during which time many truckers will be on the road and required to undergo inspection. To increase your chances of having a simple and successful road check, be sure to do the following:

• Check that all paperwork is current
• Carry all required paperwork with you
• Have any defects or malfunctioning equipment replaced, no matter how minor
• Be sure that your cargo is well-secured to prevent shifting
• Update your Driver Vehicle Condition Report (DVCR) as necessary

These simple checks will prepare you for a road check should you be asked to undergo inspection. In addition, approaching the inspection professionally and in an organized manner will help to speed along the process so that you can get back on the road as soon as possible.

Contact Us

To learn how truck factoring can help to reduce your wait time on invoices and get you the money you need to run your trucking business, contact TBS Factoring Service, LLC, today at 800-207-7661.