Tailgate Inspection

In 2018 TOIRMA experienced an increase in tailgate related claims. There have been a variety of circumstances and conditions that have contributed to this increase. Tailgates not closed properly and leaking materials, tailgates suddenly opening due to not being closed correctly, and tailgates simply falling off into oncoming traffic were the most common occurrences. In an effort to alleviate these claims, please incorporate tailgate inspection as part of your Heavy Equipment/Vehicle Inspection checklist (found at the back of the TOIRMA Highway Commissioner’s Diary); if you want an updated inspection sheet for your use, please contact Matt Knight at (217) 444-1387 or Sean Richardson at (217) 444-1384. Always check the tailgate before and after each load.  For more...