How to AVOID the Most Common Truck Breakdowns (Inspect these 6 Truck Parts Before Hitting the Road)

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  • Опубликовано: 23 окт 2022
  • Wouldn't it be nice if your truck NEVER broke down?!
    In this video, Dean shares some advice on how to avoid the most common truck breakdowns while out on the road. He discusses what you should look for in your pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, and more.
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Комментарии • 56

  • @flatbedladyv2191
    @flatbedladyv2191 Год назад +7

    In the past when i worked for one of the ATA companies. I always let them know when i found something wrong on their trailers. Their response was take it to a TA or a loves. I asked to get paid for my time and effort they said they dont pay so i informed them i will no longer take the risk to my license and waste my time in a shop with their defective equipment

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      It is crazy what some companies expect from their drivers. Good on you for standing your ground brother. Stay safe out there.

  • @frederickknapp5340
    @frederickknapp5340 Год назад +8

    I'm pretty hardcore about checking my truck out any time I am stopped and luckily, I work for a company where whenever the truck is in the yard, my boss and mechanic go over it just in case I missed something. It's great working for a company finally, I started in 99, that cares about the trucks and isn't afraid to spend money to keep them running.

    • @alexarcila6620
      @alexarcila6620 Год назад

      Wow. Seems like a solid company. Most of these companies don’t wanna hear anything about truck maintenance or expenses

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      That’s awesome bro. And it’s a pleasure having you out on the big roads with us.

  • @BalwinderSinghDeol
    @BalwinderSinghDeol Год назад +15

    Now is also a good time to grab a gauge and actually check tire pressure on your truck and trailer bcz we are transitioning into cold weather.
    Not doing that might not put you on the side of road but puts dent on your pocket in terms of fuel economy

  • @markrupprnkamp5832
    @markrupprnkamp5832 Год назад +7

    Super singles need to be checked with a air gauge regularly if you don't have a automatic air inflation system . They are more unforgiving than duals if you have one blow out and only takes seconds running at highway speed to ruin the rim after a blowout.

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      Hey thx brother, great one and I absolutely agree.

    • @donaldhausenfluck2200
      @donaldhausenfluck2200 Год назад

      The best way is not to ck them because u don't have these bitches on there. On a blue Monday while suffering from a brain freeze years ago I ended up with a set and I payed the price. Mist appointment at this Walmart in Grandview. ended up having to put 3pallets in a cold storage and have them del. 2 weeks later I blow 1on 68
      Maryland but I put a spear on a rim 🤣. After del in Chicago I went strait to Lopez on Cicero and put new set normal on there and he actually sold these fccrs for 1800. God bless Lopez tire 🎂

  • @somethingepic777
    @somethingepic777 Год назад +3

    Im not a trucker (yet), but one of my first jobs involved driving employees/contractors of a major oil/gas company. Of the 13-drivers, there were only 4 of us who regularly checked the vehicles at the start and end of our respective shifts (& the 4 of us found over 90% of problems before the problems avalanched to bigger problems).
    Long story short, there was a mass-exodus in protest of a firing (including the 4 of us). Found out much later that within the first 3-4months, each and every vehicle spent at least two weeks at the mechanics cuz smaller-problems snowballed; It was so bad with one of the vehicles had to be junked & replaced with a newer vehicle.

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад +1

      It is so awesome to hear that you took your job seriously. Thx for the great share and shows that it starts small but can escalate quickly.

  • @heavyjr1
    @heavyjr1 Год назад

    Preach, I'm so tired of doing drop and hooks, and now I gotta spend 5 hrs at TA dealing with a trailer problem the precious driver ignored.

  • @DJPereira2012
    @DJPereira2012 Год назад +3

    Good points. Though carrying things on your truck such as tools and supplies helps.

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад +1

      Thx brother, yes absolutely, I have myself a decent tool kit and many spare parts. Thx for the share.

    • @DJPereira2012
      @DJPereira2012 Год назад

      @@lifedrivefitness9123 You'll never regret having them ether. Sooner or later you'll need it.

  • @Lilwayne911Eminem
    @Lilwayne911Eminem Год назад +2

    This is gold thank you so much guys shout out from Brampton 💯💯💯

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад +1

      Hey thx brother. I run outta Brampton as well. Glad you enjoyed

  • @frederickknapp5340
    @frederickknapp5340 Год назад +5

    did a hard turn a few weeks back where my gladhand was pulled slightly and started leaking, I heard it in the cab, pulled over and a little push fixed it. Wish all air leaks were that easy.

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      Amen to that brother, glad to hear you were on your game. Stay safe man

  • @brentmeservy6782
    @brentmeservy6782 Год назад +1

    Also carry extra Glad Hand rubbers.

  • @Stanley_Furley
    @Stanley_Furley Год назад +2

    Dude thx for the refresher.

  • @davenothere7545
    @davenothere7545 Год назад +2

    Awesome video with great reminders! Thanks, Dean - fantastic!

  • @chrish4806
    @chrish4806 Год назад +1

    Don't forget that hub oil!

  • @kmg501
    @kmg501 Год назад +3

    Truck inspections should be happening all the time if you really hate the time and money lost due to breakdowns. In fact I check tires at every stop, those seconds spent can be worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      That is 100% true. I do the same thing. Shit can happen quickly out there. Stay safe 👍

  • @claudem.p.7969
    @claudem.p.7969 Год назад +2

    Excellent, thank you. Hourra.

  • @beeda69
    @beeda69 Год назад +1

    I take my duffle bag with flashlight, hammer, gloves, vest. ,zipties, extra gladhand rubbers, extra bulbs. Keep extra coolant and washer fluid in the truck. That's how you can keep rolling. Better to have it and not need it.

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      Amen brother I can’t agree more. Happy to see you keep it safe out there.👍

  • @captainrrrr
    @captainrrrr Год назад +1

    Another great vid dean.. keep it up sir

  • @moritaagishta6190
    @moritaagishta6190 Год назад +1

    Excellent advises thanks a lot for sharing.

  • @frederickknapp5340
    @frederickknapp5340 Год назад +3

    Dean, where did you get that hoodie?

  • @adambennett2176
    @adambennett2176 Год назад +2

    10.4 great 👍 video 📹

  • @Merrick4lifeYo
    @Merrick4lifeYo Год назад

    100% agree with everything, being an owner operator I'm astonished with the things people turn a blind eye to. Had a battery fail last year coming out of a bush road, that egg fart is definitely a perfect example of the horrible smell 😂. Keep up the good work! Small fringe minority 🤘🏻🤘🏻.

  • @johnberry8117
    @johnberry8117 Год назад +1

    Keeping a spare fuel filter especially if you know the old one is 1/2 closed up.😢

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      I am a big advocate of keeping spare parts. Wish we could carry more but every bit helps

  • @thatoneguy985
    @thatoneguy985 Год назад +3

    Hey guys what happened to Brian

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      Think he is still around. Also think he’s doing his own thing as well. I was laughing my ass off at some of it

  • @Bigola
    @Bigola Год назад +1

    Can never be avoided

    • @Bendigo1
      @Bendigo1 Год назад +1

      Can be avoided. But there will always be the random breakdown that isn't avoidable.

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      Hope people don’t avoid. We gotta stick together to keep the roads safe on our end.

  • @PoptartGoneTrucking7016
    @PoptartGoneTrucking7016 Год назад +2

    💖No No No No !
    YOU FORGOT ONE !
    Nervous Breakdown
    Yup ain’t nothing better than gassing up a steering wheel holder for that Mental Breakdown 😝😝😝
    They not ready for the dirty dispatchers and the wicked ratchet little mind blowing out of pocket garbage being pumped into little Bo Peep who don’t get no sleep 💖
    Mental breakdown
    Nervous breakdown

  • @TheHiredGun187
    @TheHiredGun187 Год назад +3

    I did roadside tire repairs @ 0200. I had my company install me a lightbar across the front grill and a coupla spots like the cop cars have so I could work easier and safer.
    Gave up the job after losing a friend to a 10.00x20 lock ring that didn't seat properly, then my boss got his chest caved in changing a tire on the truck pad at the shop. I said to myself...this place is unlucky

    • @lifedrivefitness9123
      @lifedrivefitness9123 Год назад

      Damn my friend I am so sorry to hear about that. You tire guys are bad ass in my books and I have huge respect for the job you do out there.

  • @gerardomendoza9688
    @gerardomendoza9688 Год назад

    I see alot of those "Me wana be first drivers" mostly Hispanic Guys just turn the truck on, never gets out to do a PTI and take off cause they wana be first to pick up a next load going back south, im like "c'mon there's loads for everyone you dummy" if the woman is being immature and toxic because of you not being back home quickly then very simple, (Truck Driving is not for you buddy)... I drive 60mph, take 15min to do a PTI eat breakfast and still have a load going back home relax 1 day we all die and we don't take non of this with us, just calm down and PTI the thing 🤷

  • @brainrichardson4181
    @brainrichardson4181 Год назад

    This was really basic. Geared to the non pre trip crowd.

  • @billychampy316
    @billychampy316 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you Sir.