Submitted by: Northwest District
Innovation Description and Benefit:
The V-Bed Maintenance Trailer innovation provides a safe, stable platform for removing a hanging v-bed from its rack and moving it into the shop for maintenance and repairs. This solution eliminates the need to work on the v-bed while it is mounted in a dump truck or suspended on a rack, giving employees full access to all sides of the bed at ground level. By enabling simultaneous work on multiple components, it saves time and simplifies maintenance tasks. Most importantly, it improves safety by reducing the risk of falls and injuries associated with climbing into truck beds or working on unstable setups. This design ensures efficient, secure, and streamlined v-bed servicing.
For More Information Contact
Northwest District - Maintenance
Caleb Gilgour at Caleb.Gilgour@modot.mo.gov or 816-271-6916.