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

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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[@frederickknapp5340]

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]

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

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

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

[@BalwinderSinghDeol]

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

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Great add my friend, I have to agree 100%

[@flatbedladyv2191]

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]

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

[@markrupprnkamp5832]

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]

Hey thx brother, great one and I absolutely agree.

[@donaldhausenfluck2200]

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]

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]

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.

[@DJPereira2012]

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

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

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

[@DJPereira2012]

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

[@heavyjr1]

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.

[@frederickknapp5340]

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]

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

[@kmg501]

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]

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

[@brentmeservy6782]

Also carry extra Glad Hand rubbers.

[@Lilwayne911Eminem]

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

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

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

[@chrish4806]

Don't forget that hub oil!

[@beeda69]

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]

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

[@claudem.p.7969]

Excellent, thank you. Hourra.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thx brother 👍👍

[@Stanley_Furley]

Dude thx for the refresher.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Glad you enjoyed, love the name lol 👍

[@davenothere7545]

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

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thx brother glad you enjoyed

[@frederickknapp5340]

Dean, where did you get that hoodie?

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Haha online my friend

[@moritaagishta6190]

Excellent advises thanks a lot for sharing.

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Hey thx so much. Glad you like 👍

[@captainrrrr]

Another great vid dean.. keep it up sir

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Hey thx so much, truly appreciate it

[@adambennett2176]

10.4 great 👍 video 📹

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

Thx so much, I do appreciate it

[@Merrick4lifeYo]

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 🤘🏻🤘🏻.

[@thatoneguy985]

Hey guys what happened to Brian

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

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

[@johnberry8117]

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

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

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

[@Bigola]

Can never be avoided

[@Bendigo1]

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

[@lifedrivefitness9123]

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

[@PoptartGoneTrucking7016]

💖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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@billychampy316]

Thank you Sir.

[@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News]

You are most welcome