Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Semi Truck

Spring has finally arrived, and the spring cleaning season has arrived with it. You’ve probably already begun purging your house of old clothes or items you no longer want or need, and cleaning up your gardens outside to prepare for the summer. But spring cleaning doesn’t just have to be something you do around your home. If you’re a commercial driver, your semi truck could probably use a little TLC this season as well.

By performing some preventative semi truck maintenance in Memphis, TN and keeping your vehicle nice and tidy, you will find you’ll be better positioned to prevent unnecessary repair costs and potential tickets or violations. With this in mind, here are just a few spring cleaning tips you should apply to your truck this season:

• Get clean: Your truck has probably had a long winter, and likely has built up some dirt and debris on the outside, as well as trash and clutter inside. Give your vehicle a good washing, and spend some time inside your cabin cleaning it out, getting rid of all the trash and getting your essentials organized. Not only will this improve your driving experience, as a neat and tidy environment is so much less stress-inducing than a messy interior, but it could also be a big deal if you ever get pulled over by a police officer or have to go through a vehicle inspection. A clean interior will make a good first impression, and will also prevent you from having to dig around to find relevant paperwork to present officers or inspectors. Make this your first task for your truck’s spring cleaning!
• Brakes: Brakes get a lot of use and abuse during the winter months, especially in areas that see lots of snow and ice. The lines, hoses, fluids and parking brakes will all likely need a little bit of attention. You’re going to want to make sure your vehicle is fully prepared and ready to go into the thunderstorm season that lies ahead—the last thing you want is for your truck to be slipping all over the surface of the road.
• Tires: The good condition of your tires is crucial to a safe driving experience. Make sure all your tires are properly inflated—they’ve likely lost some air during the colder winter months. This will not only increase your fuel efficiency, but also lead to longer tire life. Perform visual inspections to make sure all your tires have enough tread, and that they’ve avoided sustaining any obvious damage, especially to the sidewalls.
• Other systems: Other simple checks you can make include lights, wipers and fluids, all of which are simple enough to check and change on your own and can make a big difference in your vehicle’s safety, especially in inclement weather.

Looking for more tips to prepare your semi truck for the season that lies ahead? We encourage you to contact United Diesel Power today and we’ll be happy to give you more tips for semi truck maintenance in Memphis, TN.

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