{"id":74560,"date":"2019-12-14T07:52:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T07:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ril-ctcam.com\/limportance-de-lentretien-mecanique-du-camion\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T10:12:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:12:53","slug":"the-importance-of-mechanical-truck-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ril-ctcam.com\/en\/the-importance-of-mechanical-truck-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of mechanical truck maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last year, 37,301 truckers were involved in road accidents, 370 of whom lost their lives. For a heavy truck owner in Montreal, regular truck mechanical maintenance<\/strong> should therefore be a priority!<\/em><\/p>\n

The importance of heavy truck mechanical maintenance<\/h2>\n

The heavy-duty truck mechanical check must be performed every six or 12 months \u2013 depending on the type and weight of the vehicle<\/strong>.
\nIf it has a gross vehicle weight rating of 7,258 kg or more, the owner must record the brake measurement so that it can be entered in the
\nQuebec Brake and Tire Measurement Registry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From the first frost, a thorough check and tune-up will ensure that the truck is available and safe at all times.
\nIcy road conditions and rain can make driving hazardous and damage some of the
\nvehicle\u2019s mechanical parts<\/a>.
\nThe windshield should be kept clear and unobstructed, especially when the cold weather sets in.
\nBuying quality windshield wipers is always a good investment.<\/p>\n

Among the essential checks, it is important to inspect the connection of the connections, the signs of corrosion and the charge of the battery.
\nSince the temperature affects the pressure of the tires, it is important to remember to inflate them with nitrogen (0.2 bars of pressure) to maintain their stability.
\nHeavy trucks are called upon to travel long distances and are sometimes subject to downtime.<\/p>\n

An equipment kit containing a set of jumper cables, a snow shovel, spare tires, extra windshield washer fluid and a mini mechanical repair toolbox is also required.<\/p>\n

The maintenance sheet for your truck<\/h2>\n

This Regulatory Sheet<\/a> must include certain information.
\nThere is a \u201cVehicle Identification\u201d section and another part, the \u201cVerification\/Maintenance\u201d which includes 15 detailed item groups.<\/p>\n

Identification<\/h3>\n