In any business saving time and money are as important as making money. A broken truck is not productive to the company or the driver. Successful trucking firms believe that trust in their drivers is essential to saving time and money and at the core of that trust is preventative maintenance. Pre-trip and post-trip inspections give the driver a much better chance of controlling the environment where defective equipment could fail. This ensures that vehicles will continue in operation making and not costing the company money. Pre-trip and post-trip inspections save time because less down time is spent in inspection facilities and repair shops. They save money because regular maintenance halts major problems and helps control loss. Pre-trip and post-trip inspections are more than requirements, they are common business.