Safety Checks
Drawbar Service & Inspection Plan
Our drawbar service and inspection plan is offered to fleet operators using VBG drawbar equipment.
In recent years the number of drawbar trailers on the road has increased greatly. As with semi trailers the connection between the prime mover and trailer is a very safety critical area and the consequences of a trailer becoming detached from a prime mover are potentially very serious. We believe therefore that the safe operation and proper monitoring of the condition of couplings is of vital importance.
For a number of years Turners Commercials have been providing a service consisting of regular inspections and preventative maintenance of couplings and trailer eyes. Below is a summary of what we offer.
Regular coupling and trailer drawbar eye inspections and servicing carried out at the customers premises (usually every 6 or 12 weeks).
- Reports for each vehicle and trailer, detailing checks made, measurements, any action required/taken, parts fitted etc.
- Copies of each report emailed as PDF file to the customer.
- Fixed cost based on number of vehicles and distance.
- Any repair work (see below) carried out subsequent to the inspection charged at an hourly rate.
Benefits
- Peace of mind knowing that this important equipment is being checked and maintained on a regular basis.
- Worn parts can be replaced at the proper time to avoid more costly wear or damage to other components.
- Documents to show that your company is taking care over this "Safety Critical" area of trailer coupling.
- We have specialist knowledge and experience of the product.
- Our service vans are stocked with a full range of spare parts which enables us to rectify most faults and replace worn or damaged parts without delay or the need for a return visit.
Repairs
With our range of specialist tools and equipment we are able to undertake almost any repair on site quickly and efficiently. For example: The removal of an old coupling and fitting of a complete new coupling can be done in less than 2 hours. To remove an old mechanism and fit new complete with new bushing can be done in less than 1 hour. Thus keeping vehicle down time to a minimum.
Turners Commercials
Brewham Road Depot
Brewham Road
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0JH
Tel: 0330 330 9148