Three Important Tips on Conducting Your Own Annual Inspections on Bucket Trucks and Digger Derricks

While conducting your own annual inspections may seem the most affordable option, be sure to consider whether your technicians have the expertise required for the specific equipment. The same is true if you choose to outsource the inspection. If you are hiring someone else to do the inspection for you, make sure you choose a company that has qualified and trained technicians for the type of equipment being inspected. Someone who is trained and qualified to perform DOT inspections may not be qualified to perform bucket truck or digger derrick inspections. It is the owner’s/user’s responsibility to have qualified personnel perform the inspections. 

1. Be Qualified

To properly conduct the inspections, the technician should be a qualified person who possesses an appropriate technical degree, certificate, professional standing, or skill, and who by knowledge, training and experience has demonstrated the ability to deal with problems relating to the subject matter work or project. 

2. Get Training

For those owners who perform annual inspections in-house, Terex offers several training programs designed to provide technicians with the knowledge to become a qualified inspector to conduct annual inspections.  

3. Use the OEM

There are several benefits to using the manufacturer’s inspection services. Terex Utilities offers DOT and ANSI annual inspections, 5-year inspections, dielectric testing, inspection, and maintenance for all makes and models of digger derricks and bucket trucks. Terex Utilities will also check to ensure all updates, recalls or bulletin items have been addressed, and if a repair is under warranty, it’s simpler for the OEM to be involved from the start. Check out more about Terex’s Fleet Management Services here. 

Qualified factory-trained technicians at Terex Utilities receive on-going training to ensure they are staying current on new technologies and ever-changing equipment. To schedule an annual inspection service with Terex, click here.