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Level I Inspection Procedure Steps 32 through 36

Entry DateFebruary 9, 2023
Issue Number23-008-VEH
NameEric Sundby
AgencyMN STATE PATROL
Address1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 410Mendota Heights, Minnesota, 55120United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone12183960866
Email[email protected]
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Requesting to make changes to the level 1 inspection procedure steps.

Justification or Need

To streamline the inspection procedure, saving time for the carriers and enforcement personnel. Less starting and stopping of the vehicles engine.

Request for Action

Step 32-Test air loss rate-(This would now include a leak at the gladhand connections, prior to the driver removing them and reconnecting, possibly resealing a leak at that location, that could affect the air loss rate test.) Step 33-Check TP valve, No-bleed back valve, and Check trailer Break-away brakes have applied. Step 34-Check Fifth Wheel Movement-(Trailer brake-aways are already applied) Step 35-Check Steering Lash-(Engine is running from fifth wheel check) Step 36-Inspect Brake warning lights, Defrosters, Speedometer, Emergency equipment, Driver seat and Seat belt.