Truck & Trailer Safety Inspection | Contractor Equipment Training

Описание: In this video, we cover truck and trailer safety, inspection, and best practices that every contractor and operator should understand before heading to the jobsite.

This training walks through:
• Pre-trip truck inspections
• Trailer hookup procedures
• Load securement basics
• Trailer brake and light checks
• Safe maneuvering, backing, and turning
• Preventing equipment damage and roadside incidents

This is a basic, entry-level training video from The Better Contractor, designed to help crews operate safer, reduce downtime, and protect equipment on the road.

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This video is for free educational purposes only. Full vehicle policies, documentation, operator accountability systems, and advanced equipment training are available inside The Better Contractor platform.

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00:00 – Introduction
00:19 – Why Vehicle & Truck Safety Matters
00:41 – Pre-Trip Truck Inspection (Fluids, Tires, Lights)
01:02 – 360° Walkaround & Spotter Use
01:19 – Choosing the Right Truck for Heavy Loads
01:55 – Safety Equipment Inside the Truck
02:14 – Onboard Air Compressors & Tool Storage
02:31 – Roadside Safety Gear & Visibility
03:11 – Trailer Overview & Setup
03:28 – Proper Trailer Hookup (Hitch, Chains, Cables)
03:45 – Trailer Lights & Brake Controller Check
04:02 – Trailer Ramps & Safe Unloading
04:14 – Stable Ground, PPE, & Recovery Winches
04:31 – Load Securement & Chain Placement
05:10 – Deck, Boards, & Trailer Maintenance
05:31 – Wheel Chocks, Tools, & Tire Checks
05:47 – Ramp Handling & Body Positioning
06:01 – Backing, Spotters, & Site Approach
06:41 – Wide Turns, Axles, & Tire Damage Prevention
07:35 – Hub Oil, Torque Specs, & Wheel Safety
08:07 – Final Takeaways: Inspect, Maintain, Execute