This brings us to a key factor, where the rubber meets the road. That right, your tires. People often don’t think about them. Sure they check the oil, fuel, radiator and other fluids. But your tires are the number one thing you should check every time you (or your driver) stop.
What are you checking for?
- Uneven tread wear, the tread is more worn on the edges or in certain spots
- Shallow tread, your tire tread should be at least 1/16 of an inch deep.
- Check in the treads for nails, sharp rocks, broken glass
- Damaged areas like tears, cracks, bubbles
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Ensuring your tires are good is very important for a couple of reasons, which ties in with the first paragraph, safety. Bald tires require more stopping time, especially on icy or wet roads. Improperly maintained vehicles will add to the liability in the event of an accident, might even be given as the cause of the accident.
Shipping delays caused by blowouts or other mechanical issues is not excusable. Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you.
