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2025 Second Alert HiPo#22_Decoupling of the trailer _MVI
Prime mover detached from the trailer due to unproper coupling. 0n 17th July 2025 at 10:00 am the prime mover and trailer were inspected and then dispatched to a nearby vendor location to load. After loading completed, the driver was enroute for load security check and issue of journey plan but stopped to refuel his truck. the driver noticed that the rear air suspension of the prime mover was deflated. The driver reported the issue to the vehicle owner and parked the vehicle. Repair was carried out over the weekend and on Sunday 20th July 2025, the driver returned to continue his journey. Immediately after the vehicle started to move the trailer detached, and the front end fell to the ground. Ther were no injuries or damage to the loaded.
Do you carry out a physical test for the 5th wheel locking mechanism to assure that it is properly locked and secured? Do you conduct pull test and visual inspection on locking mechanism, prior to move ? Do you ensure the vehicle daily inspection checklist conducted ? Do you communicate the failure to the concerned person / department?
Driver did not undertake vehicle checks, specifically he did not check the 5th wheel locking mechanism had engaged. Improper coupling and decoupling process carried out by incompetent person. Improper communication to report the vehicle failure to the concerned person/department. Pre-start vehicle checklist was not carried out proper connection between the fifth wheel and the king pin properly
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