Broken Lights or Faulty Markers Can be a Headache

Preventive Maintenance can make a huge difference when it comes to DOT inspections, but PM also ensures safety on the road.

Broken Lights or Faulty Markers Can be a Headache

Broken tail or marker lights may not be noticed unless you are regularly inspecting your vehicle (which you should always do) and this can cause a surprise during a DOT inspection

On-Site Fleet Services knows that it may be difficult to keep up with every element of your semi-truck or heavy-duty vehicle, particularly when it comes to the maintenance of broken lights. The fact is, broken lights will happen since there are always pebbles flying on the road, contact with other objects during loading and off-loading, and then there’s the fact marker and brake lights go bad over time.

We can repair most brake lights, marker lights, pigtail cord, or ensemble to ensure your semi-truck or heavy-duty vehicle remains compliant with DOT guidelines. Another threat to your electrical system on a tractor-trailer is corrosion. Weather plays a major role in causing corrosion on pigtails and other electrical components, which can deteriorate quickly and cause malfunctions that show up at the worst moment (as in, when you have a DOT inspection).

Newer tractor-trailers are equipped with modern LED lights that are better suited to handle the rigors of the road and any weather conditions. However, older trucks may require a bit more attention for not only broken lights but also faulty or corroded connections and wiring. Inspecting and troubleshooting on a regular basis can help you identify any issues before they become a major repair or the cause of a DOT citation.

Preventive maintenance on your lights, markers, and electrical system can go a long way, addressing a variety of issues to include:

  • Broken tail lights
  • Faulty marker lights
  • Worn-out plugs
  • Defective pigtails
  • Corroded wiring

Your tractor-trailer is a massive system of mechanical and electrical parts, so preventive maintenance is encouraged to reduce the threat of an issue like a broken light or malfunctioning system. Our trained staff has a keen eye and the diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and support your truck lighting needs. The goal is to always keep you on the road safely and free from the threats that can challenge your revenue-generation schedule.

On-Site Fleet Services can help you replace or update your tractor-trailer or heavy-duty truck lights for peace of mind and years of safe operation. Whether you need repairs during a breakdown, at your fleet’s headquarters or in our shop, you will always get the best service and quality of workmanship to keep your vehicles operational and always producing.

The knowledgeable staff at On-Site Fleet Services is ready to provide the exceptional service and quality your fleet needs to remain in maximum operational condition. Let our expert mechanics and techs tend after your tractor-trailer, heavy-duty truck or construction machinery and see why our company enjoys the hard-earned reputation for saving the day and making our customers satisfied.

If you have any questions at any time, be sure to call On-Site Fleet Services at (863) 510-5992 or visit our Contact Page to send us a message with your questions about your tractor-trailer’s lighting or electrical systems.

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