Switcher truck operators are often pressed for time and when rushed, mistakes are common such as High-Hook, jaws not locked, King Pins not engaged, or Kingpins not securely locked before moving the tractor, causing a trailer rollover or trailer hitting the ground and damaging the trailer, due to unsecured trailer King Pin or locking jaws not fully engaged.
While the liability risk with yard mule switcher trucks does not approach that of the Special Needs Wheelchair School Bus Video Surveillance applications, the property damage, loss of time, and potential for employee injuries are all present and must be managed in a way that permits not only a safety process but verifiable overview when things eventually go wrong so that those incidences can become training examples of how bad things can occur and how to voice them in the future.
These situations and problematic conditions can be immediately recognized by the application of our Switcher Truck 5th Wheel King Pin Camera, which can permit immediate visual monitoring of the Switcher Truck 5th Wheel King Pin on the camera LCD while seated in the tractor.
Tug tests by Switcher truck operators can fail to identify several problems such as King Pins not being securely locked, faulty 5th wheel jaw lock sensor, visual inspection under low light or adverse conditions can be rushed and Switcher Operator error can result in costly damage to the trailer and the contents thereof.
The Switcher Truck 5th Wheel King Pin Trailer Camera offers the operator immediate visual monitoring of the 5th Wheel King Pin on the camera LCD.
“CS1 Spotter” Switcher Truck 5th Wheel King Pin Trailer Camera Can Help Reduce Damage & Costly Repairs:
- Reduce King Pin Damage from non-locked trailers (Less Downtime = Increased Productivity).
- Reduce Trailer Damage from High Hooks (Less Damage = Increased Productivity).
- Reduce 5th Wheel Damage (Less Tractor Downtime = Increased Productivity).
- Reduce Product Cargo Damaged by Dropped Trailers (Less Damage = Increased Productivity).
- Peace of Mind (Video Documentation = Management Verification & Oversight).
“CS1 Spotter” Can Help Increase Operator Safety Accountability & Management Oversight: - Enhance Operator Safety & Highlight Safety Concerns With Documented Video Record
- Conserve Fuel, Reduce Pollution / Carbon Footprint via Tractor Engine Idle Time Reduction
- Reduce Non-Productive Time, DVR Documents, Vehicle Usage & Operator Activity
- Determine The Cause of Dumped Loads, To Help Prevent Future Swapping Accidents
Eco-Friendly Trailer Swapping Operations Aspects:
- Reduce Air Pollution & Employee Health-Related Dangers by reducing unnecessary engine idling.
- Reduce Company Fleet Carbon Footprint by reducing unnecessary wasted fuel during engine idling.
- Reduce Water & Ground Pollution by helping prevent trailer rollover damage, liquid load spills & fluid leaks Lower Fuel Costs & Increase Profits by reducing unnecessary idle times.
