A B-double was recently found to have the same defects it was caught with during a previous intercept three months prior.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) revealed, “We recently intercepted this B-double combination and found that its trailer had a range of defects – including slack adjusters being disconnected from the S cam, brake linings that protruded from the brake drums and mudguards fouling wheels.
“These same defects were detected during a previous intercept in September 2024 but they had not been repaired.”
The regulator said the issues detected raised concerns about the vehicles braking ability, particularly in an emergency situation, and the risk to surrounding drivers in the case that the clevis pin was to come away from the brake booster pushrod and the slack adjuster fell from the vehicle or if the mudguard dislodged.
The NHVR issued a major category defect for the use of the trailer, along with a fine to the operator for the permitted use of the unsafe trailer.
“NHVR on-road officers ensured to educate both the driver and operator on how defects of this nature affect the vehicles braking ability, particularly in an emergency situation, and the preventative measures that should have been taken so these issues don’t occur again in the future,” the NHVR told Big Rigs.
“We remind you that pre-start checks are an essential step in keeping both you and other road-users safe throughout your journey.”
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This is why we have problems all these popup companies with no yards no maintenance programs because where they are from they don’t care about life you see it in the way they drive
Hi Warren, you have hit the nail on the head.
Maintenance by cheapbowner lacking = driver fined! As if driver can check brake shoes inside the drums ‘during prestart’ SHAME nhvr or is expected to crawl under trailer & be qualified mechanic!! Fine owner AS They alone decide if repairs will be paid for!! Ridiculous! ‘WE can’t work out why no 1 wants the job” -Every single company