Bent Rim

I have the worst luck with tires. Got dispatched this morning, done pretrip & my preloaded trailer had a bent rim. I hate delays & probably could have rolled without incident...but I'll be a monkey's uncle if I let the next guy report it & let fall on me.

Wonder what a DOT ticket for this would've ran? 😕

Maybe the last guy didn't do it, maybe he did. I guarantee when he tells them "It was already like that"...they're gonna ask him why he noticed it & rolled. Sucks to be him.

Always do your pretrip!

You absolutely did the right thing, no question. There also appears to be sidewall damage to the tire.

Thanks G-Town. About 45 minutes after the repair my pre-pass blinked red & I was pulled into the Illinois weight station. No inspection, but I must admit... I would've been shaking in my boots when I saw that red light I had I rolled on that rim.

Thanks G-Town. About 45 minutes after the repair my pre-pass blinked red & I was pulled into the Illinois weight station. No inspection, but I must admit... I would've been shaking in my boots when I saw that red light I had I rolled on that rim.

They would have likely flagged that.

Professionalism...it's all about the details, using your head, and doing the right thing. On the surface maybe what you did is not a big deal, but give yourself a pat on the back for this. I see drivers every day cutting corners to save a few minutes; getting under a trailer, hook-and-go without doing a full walk-around.

You set a very good example for all of the readers on the forum with this post. Kudos.

Charley, only one tire? I ended up dealing with five tires (two on my tractor, three on trailers) in one week. Sure, pass it on to the next guy, but I don't play either.

Besides, if DOT catches it, guess who's driving the car and gets the cite? Good move on your part.

I see drivers every day cutting corners to save a few minutes; getting under a trailer, hook-and-go without doing a full walk around.

My favorite, the infamous "tug test". Back to couple, release tractor brake ::vroom vroom::...and off they go!

Charley, only one tire? I ended up dealing with five tires (two on my tractor, three on trailers) in one week.

And here I was lamenting about a single bent rim. 😂

Misery loves company. (Am I awful for taking pleasure in knowing I'm not the only one?) Thanks for sharing Errol. 👍

I see drivers every day cutting corners to save a few minutes; getting under a trailer, hook-and-go without doing a full walk around.

My favorite, the infamous "tug test". Back to couple, release tractor brake ::vroom vroom::...and off they go!

Is there something wrong with doing a tug test? That's part of the procedure we're required to do every time we hook a trailer. I don't mean to get defensive about it, just wondering what you mean.

I believe C Mac was refering to all of the other things you should do prior to and after coupling. OF COURSE you should do a tug test. You should also stick your head under the trailer and double check your coupling, amongst several other important things.

I believe C Mac was refering to all of the other things you should do prior to and after coupling. OF COURSE you should do a tug test. You should also stick your head under the trailer and double check your coupling, amongst several other important things.

Yes T-Man, my sentiments perfectly. Nothing wrong with the tug test (I execute every time prior to releasing the trailer brake).

But, if your jaws didn't clamp or you jumped the skid plate...