Inspections catch problems before they become incidents. STL drivers complete pre-trip, in-service, and periodic vehicle inspections to NSC Standard 13 — documented every time, not just when convenient.
Every dispatch begins with a documented pre-trip inspection covering brakes, lights, tires, coupling devices, cargo securement, and emergency equipment. In-service inspections happen at scheduled intervals during longer hauls. Preventive maintenance is tracked by unit and scheduled proactively — not reactively after a breakdown.
Inspection records are retained and auditable. When a defect is identified, the vehicle does not move until it's corrected or the driver and dispatch agree on a documented risk mitigation. This is non-negotiable — no load is worth dispatching an unsafe unit.
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How this element works in practice
- NSC Standard 13 pre-trip inspection on every dispatch
- In-service inspections at scheduled intervals on longer hauls
- Documented preventive maintenance tracked by unit
- Cargo securement verified before departure
- Defects corrected before a unit returns to service
- Inspection records retained and available for audit