As we previously covered, everyone has a part to play in preventing wheel-off events, including drivers, technicians, and fleet managers.
While pre- and post-trip inspections and proper installation/replacement practices are critical to mitigating the likelihood of wheel-offs, remember that spec'ing the right components can help your fleet avoid them altogether.
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Check out some of our other wheel-off coverage
- June 2018: Maintenance practices to prevent commercial vehicle heavy duty truck wheel-off conditions | Fleet Maintenance
- February 2020: Taking the extra step to prevent wheel-offs | Fleet Maintenance
- April 2022: Tethering device puts end to wheel-off accidents, inventor says | Fleet Maintenance
- April 2022: Mock trial demos depth of liability | Fleet Maintenance
- June 2024: Proactive approach to wheel-end health | Fleet Maintenance
- July 2024: Runaway rubber wrecking balls: How proper pre-trips stop wheel-offs | Fleet Maintenance
- August 2024: In-house shop strategies to stop wheel-offs | Fleet Maintenance