ALL Reefer Fuel Stolen Overnight! PLUS Level-1 Inspection!

I looked at my reefer fuel gauge this morning, and couldn’t believe my eyes. The gauge needle was showing “Empty.” I took out some rope and tied it on a small wrench. Then I dropped it inside the fuel tank. Wow. This guy stole some 40-45 gallons of fuel. I had just filled it up hours ago. Fortunately my truck fuel tanks remained untouched, and that’s because I put some locks on them whenever my tanks are high in fuel.

So I bought some fuel at Love’s, and then 2 miles down the road, bam! Level-1 DOT inspection, the first one I have ever gotten after 6 years of driving. I must admit I didn’t pass. I got hit with three violations for grease leaking from three hub inner wheels. Too much for having a 2019 trailer. Hahaha. I’m going to have to start paying every 3-4 months for TA/Petro to do a DOT inspection on my equipment.

 

I suppose I can go to YouTube and learn how to fully inspect the equipment. I know, all truckers should know how to. By the way, it’s not exactly a leak, but grease is certainly coming out from somewhere.

I’m taking it to the dealer today. I have a feeling it’s covered by warranty.

 

Only one of the images was a violation. They gave me three of the same violation because three hubs on the trailer had this same grease leak.

 

I edited the comment for clarification. I was talking about one of the two images I posted was a violation. They gave me three violations because three hubs were leaking grease. There was only one hub in good condition. This was all on my trailer.