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Transport & Trailers

5 equipment types certified in this category. Each entry below lists the standards we examine against, the re-inspection interval, and what the checklist covers.

Lowbed / Heavy Haul Trailer

Every 12 months

Lowbeds and heavy haul trailers examined for kingpin wear, ramps, lashing points and braking.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · SASO traffic regulations
  • · EN 12642
  • · Manufacturer's specification
CHECKLIST · 19 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 14 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Flatbed / Skeletal Trailer

Every 12 months

Flatbed and skeletal trailers examined for deck, twist locks, lashing rings and running gear.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · SASO traffic regulations
  • · EN 12642
  • · ISO 1161
CHECKLIST · 18 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 13 further points on the certificate
Load data recorded: load centre or radius, lifting height, SWL/WLL, proof or test load applied, test method, hold duration, deflection and the test result — all printed on the certificate.

Water / Fuel Tanker

Every 12 months

Road tankers examined for shell integrity, venting, emergency shut-off and, for fuel service, bonding and earthing.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · SASO traffic regulations
  • · ADR equivalent practice
  • · API 650 (tank body)
CHECKLIST · 22 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 17 further points on the certificate

Vacuum / Sewage Truck

Every 12 months

Vacuum tankers examined as a pressure/vacuum vessel and as a vehicle, including relief devices and hose condition.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · SASO traffic regulations
  • · EN 1501
  • · ASME BPVC Sec. VIII (vessel)
CHECKLIST · 22 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 17 further points on the certificate

Personnel Bus / Man-Haul Vehicle

Every 12 months

Crew buses and man-haul vehicles examined for seat belts, emergency exits, fire equipment and cooling.

EXAMINED AGAINST
  • · SASO traffic regulations
  • · Saudi Aramco CSM Chapter II-3
CHECKLIST · 26 POINTS
  • · Name plate, capacity plate and identification markings legible
  • · Manufacturer's operating manual available with the equipment
  • · Previous inspection certificate and third-party sticker available
  • · Main structure, chassis and welds free from cracks and deformation
  • · Fasteners, pins, retainers and locking devices secure
  • + 21 further points on the certificate
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