Central Queensland Transport Inspectors have undergone refresher training on a $178,000 mobile inspection trailer to take vehicle inspection services to
Central Queensland Transport Inspectors have undergone refresher training on a $178,000 mobile inspection trailer to take vehicle inspection services to centres throughout the region.
Transport Minister John Mickel, who attended the training session in Rockhampton, says the vehicle is used to conduct inspections in country centres and at roadside spot checks.
“This trailer is an important part of our road safety strategy in Central Queensland. It enables spot checks on vehicles wherever they are in the region,” he says.
“It also provides convenience for people living outside Rockhampton who need to have their vehicles inspected – they can still have a similar level of service from transport inspectors.
“A team of two inspectors can have the mobile inspection station set up and fully operational within an hour,” Mickel says.
The inspection trailer could test the braking systems of all vehicles to determine efficiency and serviceability. A print out of the test result is provided for the customer to arrange repairs where required.
The inspection trailer also has a suspension play detector and jacking facilities to determine suspension faults and any wear in steering components.