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By Al Hoch ( Contact )  Monday, June 30, 2008
Travis Lauer checsk the underside of an 18-wheeler at the La Prairie Safety and Weight Enforcement Facility. Besides making sure the big rigs are legal when it comes to their weight, inspectors also check the trucks and trailers for problems that could endanger the trucker or other drivers on Wisconsin highways. This rig failed the inspection due to a pair of broken suspension bolts.

Photo by: Al Hoch

Travis Lauer checsk the underside of an 18-wheeler at the La Prairie Safety and Weight Enforcement Facility. Besides making sure the big rigs are legal when it comes to their weight, inspectors also check the trucks and trailers for problems that could endanger the trucker or other drivers on Wisconsin highways. This rig failed the inspection due to a pair of broken suspension bolts. » Order a reprint of this photo

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