How Summer Can Impact Your Semi-Trailer and How to Avoid Costly Downtime
Summer in Alberta brings long days, busy highways, and heavy workloads for commercial fleets. Although warm weather is great for construction, farming, and moving freight, it also puts extra strain on your trailer and its parts. Many trailer breakdowns don’t happen because of one big failure. Instead, summer heat speeds up wear on parts that […]
Kingpin’s Expert Trailer Maintenance Tips for Edmonton Fleets
Alberta weather can significantly affect trailer performance, from freezing winters and spring thaws to dusty summer highways and wet autumn conditions. Commercial trailers here face some of the toughest operating environments in Canada. Whether you operate a drop-deck or flat-deck trailer in Edmonton, or a fleet of dry vans and reefer trailers, preventative maintenance helps […]
Everything You Need to Know About Pintle Hook Inspections with Kingpin
At Kingpin Trailers in Edmonton, we see pintle-hook trailers and dolly converters every day. This guide walks you through the inspection criteria used by trained professionals to better assess the condition of your pintle hooks. Pintle Hook Inspections Standards The Primary Locking System The locking mechanism is the primary safety system that prevents trailer separation. It’s the first thing […]
Get Your Trailer Ready for Winter Roads with Kingpin
Trucks and trailers need a good tune-up now and then from the constancy of navigating different terrain and long-distance driving. Once winter arrives, fleet maintenance becomes even more important to ensure road safety. At Kingpin Trailers, we offer fleet maintenance at all of our main locations throughout Western Canada to keep our hardworking long-haulers safe and help them reach […]
Trailer Repairs in Edmonton: Expert Fixes That Keep Your Fleet Moving
What does it take to conquer the harsh, icy roads of an Alberta winter? As a driver, you rely on your trailers to transport goods from point A to point B, regardless of the weather conditions. Trailers take a beating, and over time, small issues can escalate into major problems and downtime. At Kingpin Trailers, […]
How To Dependably Pass Your Annual CVIP Inspection
Businesses dependent on trucks and trailers should be aware of CVIP inspections, as they are required in each provincial government to operate commercial vehicles. The CVIP is separate from regular inspections and implemented to ensure driver and vehicle safety. Without it, your vehicles will not be cleared to drive. Getting these inspections done doesn’t have […]
Never Worry About Where To Get Your Trailer Repairs
From the moment you get your rig and hit the road for your first haul, maintenance becomes your biggest asset to keeping your trailer in top shape. To help prevent major repairs and avoid costly fees down the road, you’ll want to establish a dedicated maintenance schedule. Partnering with the right trailer repair provider will […]
Helpful Tips to Protect Your New Semi-Trailer
You bought a new semi-trailer. You may have seen the perfect unit for sale on the Kingpin Trailers website and decided to invest for the long term, or you may have dealt with too much inconsistency and frequent repairs from used units. If this is your first time buying new, you might be nervous about […]
Urgent Signs that Your Semi-Trailer Needs Repair
Take care of your trailer, and it will take care of you! For smooth and safe hauling operations, it is vital to have your semi-trailer maintained regularly and repaired whenever an issue arises. Not sure what to look for? It isn’t difficult to tell when something is wrong if you know the signs. Let’s take […]
The Truth About Common Semi-Trailer Issues
Failing electrical components, stuck liftgates, and jammed roll-up doors are difficult to predict, frustrating, and time-consuming. Performing your daily inspection will keep you on top of your truck and trailer’s health, but surprises can still pop up. If you have worked in the shipping industry long enough, you are bound to run into this kind […]