Here are the main highlights for your truck suspensions issues in Quebec:
- A complete inspection of the truck is mandatory before any repair action. This ensures that you do not neglect anything.
- The preventive maintenance sheet must provide visibility into the actual state of the vehicle and any deficiencies found, without exception.
- In order for the filling of the maintenance sheet to be compliant, it is essential to refer to the list of parts proposed by the SAAQ. This list specifies, for example, the various elements that constitute a shock system. Each component is associated with a code: shock (77), anchor (86), bearing or anchor ring (103), balance (87), suspension ball (88).
- The vehicle record must contain the details of the repairs performed on the truck.
- Before the recirculation of the vehicle, all major defects must be repaired. Minor problems must be resolved within 48 hours.
In Quebec, heavy-duty vehicles are involved in 20% of road accidents. Collisions are associated with several factors: defective trucks, irresponsible drivers (inattention), road users’ attitudes, etc.
Why it’s important to do a truck suspensions maintenance?
Using a vehicle that is in excellent condition is always a guarantee safety. According to statistics published by the journal Canadian Occupational Safety, from July 2014 to June 2017, 344 collision accidents involving commercial trucks were caused by broken parts or main components of the truck. These components are made of several complex parts, some of which are quicker to wear and tear or even malfunctions.
The shock system of a heavy truck is among the most sensitive and important elements of a truck. Indeed, truck suspension loses a lot value as the vehicle is used. In order for your truck to be safe to drive at all times, you need to schedule regular suspension maintenance and repairs.
It is most frequent in trucks. For all heavy and light truck repair needs, Ressorts Industriels Laval is a reference to the greater Montreal area. The company has more than 35 years of experience in its field. The Ressorts Industriels team is able to repair all the breakdowns of all the components of truck shocks. They offer the best parts of your vehicles: air suspension, leaf spring suspension, etc. In fact, the quality of these parts has favourable effects on the performance of all types of trucks and driving comfort.
Need a truck repair service? You can trust Ressorts Industriels Laval for:
- Acquisition of parts, repair or replacement work on all types of truck shocks;
- Addition of Front & Rear blades on leaf spring;
- Repairs of various parts: King Pins, Torque Rod, Rear Tandem Beam Bushings, various types of bushings, Front axle, Springs (Coil or Air Suspension), Shock absorbers, Shackles & Pins, Spring pin & Bushings, Walking beam bushings, Air valves, etc.
- 12-wheel truck repair service of various brands, including Volvo, Inter, DMM Mack, Freightliner, Sterling, …
- Reconditioning Fifth Wheel assembly.
Shock failures: what does the SAAQ say about Mandatory Mechanical Maintenance?
To better ensure road safety, the SAAQ provides on their website a mandatory mechanical maintenance procedure. This specifies the minimum frequencies of preventive maintenance of heavy vehicles. It also highlights some obligations for all maintenance of trucks in Quebec.
Truck owners with a gross vehicle weight rating, greater than or equal to 4,500 kg, must schedule maintenance every 3 months. The tow trucks must also respect this requirement. However, emergency vehicles are not affected. However, this frequency can be reduced to once every 6 months if the annual mileage is below 20,000 km. Heavy Road vehicles belonging to the fire department must be serviced once every 6 months. The same frequency applies for the maintenance of emergency vehicles with a GVWR greater than or equal to 7,258 kg. However, it can also be fixed, according to the first deadline, by considering the mileage (every 20,000 km).
Industry News: Focus on Roadcheck Operation
Credit : Commercial Vehicule Safety Alliance
Last June 4th—June 6th, commercial motor vehicles in Quebec focused on Steering and Suspension within Roadcheck. This inspection will be applied in Canada, but also in Mexico and the United States.
Why give importance to shocks and truck steering? These systems make a great contribution to the ability of a vehicle to withstand heavy loads. When in good condition, they help to ensure road safety. The driver benefits from adequate stability and better control of the truck during acceleration or when braking. Condition parts also have an impact on heavy truck tires.
According to Jay Thompson, CVSA President, Roadcheck allows controlling every minute of 17 trucks in all territories where it takes place. It should be noted that leaf springs and steering are not the only elements checked during an inspection as part of the Roadcheck. In other parts of the truck, records concerning the driver are also checked.
In Conclusion
Generally, truck is used for business purposes. He must bear heavy loads. In order to fulfill his duties, he must be regularly maintained. Because of their function, heavy-duty shocks are among the parts that should never be overlooked. In order to benefit from a long-term truck in good condition, avoiding the risks of accident and the enormous losses engendered, it is necessary to trust an experienced professional truck centre like RIL CT CAM. The latter offers quality services for all your needs for parts, maintenance or repairs of heavy road vehicles. For more information, call our customer service at 450-661-5157 | 1-800-363-8067!
