What is the reason a rig with two or three trailers needs a more careful inspection than one pulling a single semitrailer?

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Why

Each added trailer brings more critical parts, such as a converter dolly, pintle hook, air and electrical lines, and shut-off valves, and all of them must be checked. The cargo and the way the trailers are built are not what makes the difference.

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Topic: Doubles and triples   License: CDL

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• Inspecting Doubles and Triples

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