Annual safety inspection for commercial trailers covering brakes, tires, lights, and frame integrity to meet provincial compliance and keep your fleet road-ready.
General Inspection
- Exterior: Check for body damage, rust, and loose or missing hardware like reflective tape.
- Interior: Inspect the frame and body for shifting or sagging, and ensure any interior equipment is functional.
- Documentation: Verify that the trailer's registration and documentation are current.
Wheels & Tires
- Tires: Inspect for proper inflation, adequate tread depth, and any damage like cuts or bulges.
- Wheels: Ensure wheel nuts are tight and check for any signs of leaks from the hub.
Brakes
- Brake System: Check the brake components, including air lines, and verify that brake adjustments are set correctly.
- Air system (if applicable): Test the air system for leaks and ensure the ABS is working correctly.
Lights & Electrical
- Lights: Test all exterior lights, including headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals.
- Electrical Connections: Inspect the trailer plug and wiring for any broken, frayed, or loose connections.
Frame, Suspension, & Driveline
- Frame: Examine the frame for cracks or damage that could compromise its structural integrity.
- Suspension: Check suspension components, such as springs, and ensure they are not worn or damaged.
- Driveline: Inspect the driveline for any issues.
Safety & Coupling
- Safety Equipment: Ensure a fire extinguisher and first-aid kit are present and accessible.
- Coupling Devices: Check the hitch, coupling, and safety chains for wear or damage.
- Jack: Verify that the trailer jack is functional and secure.
Door hardware: Check that doors open, close, and seal properly
* Pricing may vary based on services requested beyond items listed or by trailer type. Call our service team for more information.
Taken from Governement of NL Website:
Commercial trailers (including fifth wheels) are required to be inspected when the vehicle is 1 model year old (12 months from the date of manufacture) and each year thereafter.
The inspection is valid for a 12 month period and a valid inspection sticker must be displayed upon the vehicle to prove compliance.
A copy of the inspection DOES NOT have to be filed at MRD, but must be kept in the vehicle and an inspection IS NOT required for transfer of ownership following a sale.
Did you know ...
- All trailers registered for 4545kgs or above are required to have annual safety inspections completed as per provincial regulations.
- The fine for the first offence for operating a commercial vehicle without a current annual inspection/sticker is $1560, second offence is $3120 and so on.
- If pulled over without an annual inspection, the trailer will have to be grounded and you will be required to find alternate arrangements to get the trailer to a certified inspection station.
- The costs associated with not having an annual inspection are significant and it is also much safer to have your commercial trailer inspection done annually.
- It will save you and/or your company time and money at the end of the day and you will have the peace of mind that your trailer has been inspected by one of our professionals here at Atlantic Trailer & Tractor.