What Do You Do For Minor Maintenence Issues?

Archimedes was right

This was my favorite thing said in this thread! Good old Archimedes... he was always right!

I would say if you aren't sure - stay put and call maintenance. There are some things only experience will teach you what to do or how to fix but, you should always carry spare items that typically could need replacing like fuses, bulbs/rubbers, maybe a mud flap, fluids for top offs etc. A basic tool kit is a good idea too mainly a 7/16, 9/16 wrench, mini sledge, tarp straps :D Some places may offer free brake adjustment training (at least up here I've seen it at trailercraft) or if you find someone you trust and is qualified to help show you I'd say it'd be just another handy "tool in your bag" to keep you rolling.

There are a lot of things DOT can go ahead and write you a ticket for if they feel like it or if that state wants to make more money that month. For me personally I'll go ahead and replace a burnt out light or if i lost a mudflap slap a new one on before I roll out, adjust a brake etc. At the beginning of they day and at the end of the day, the person in the driver seat is responsible.