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85 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Suspension |
Mounts, leaf springs, U bolts and other axle mounting parts, shock absorber. |
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In front of the vehicle |
I am checking the overall condition of the vehicle. |
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Lights and reflectors |
All lights and reflectors: are clean, functional, and not broken. Headlights: clear Clearance lights, turn signals, and reflectors: Amber |
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Under the vehicle |
There are no puddles underneath the vehicle. |
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Engine and transmission |
No fluid dripping from the underside. |
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Water pump |
PMS, OPND, not leaking, belt driven Belt deflects no more than 1/2” to 3/4” of play when pushed by hand, belt is not cracked or frayed.
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Alternator |
PMS, 0PND, no loose wires, belt driven. Belt deflects no more than 1/2” to 3/4” of play when pushed by hand, belt is not cracked or frayed. |
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Engine hoses |
Good condition, not damaged or leaking. |
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Engine oil |
SOLAR, checked by dipstick |
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Water coolant reservoir |
SOLAR checked my site glass or removing the cap. |
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Power steering reservoir |
SOLAR, checked by sight glass or dipstick. |
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Power steering pump |
PMS, 0PND, not leaking, gear driven |
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Air compressor and governor |
PMS, OPND, not leaking, gear driven. |
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Steering box and hoses |
PMS, no LMNB, not damaged or leaking. |
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Steering Linkage |
No LMNB or Cotter keys Arms, links, and rods are not worn or cracked. Joints and sockets are not worn or loose. |
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Mounts |
PMS, no missing or damaged bushings, spring hangers are not bent, broken, or cracked. |
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Mounts |
PMS, no missing or damaged bushings, spring hangers are not bent, broken, or cracked. |
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Leaf springs |
Not bent broken or cracked Not shifted or missing |
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U-bolts and other axle mounting parts |
Not broken, loose, or missing. |
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Shock absorbers |
PMS Not Leaking |
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Breaks |
Brake hoses and fittings Brake chambers Slack adjusters and pushrods Brake linings and drums |
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Brake hoses and fittings |
PMS Not worn, cracked, frayed, leaking, and can supply air. |
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Brake chambers |
PMS Not bent, cracked, or dented Not leaking No loose or missing clamps |
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Brake Linings and Drums |
No CDH No LMNB Linings are not with dangerously thin No DOG |
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Tires and rims |
Tread depth Tire pressure Valve stem and caps Rim inside and outside Lugnuts Hub oil and grease seal |
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Tread depth |
At least 4/32” Evenly worn No cuts or damage to the tread or side walls |
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Tire pressure |
Checked with an air gauge at the valve stem |
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Valve stem and caps |
Not broken loose or missing |
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Rim inside and outside |
Not damaged Not bent, broken, or cracked No illegal welds |
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Lugnuts |
No missing lug nuts No shiny spots or rust trails that would indicate loose Lugnuts No cracks or distortions around the bolt holes |
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Hub oil and grease seal |
Not leaking SOLAR Checked by sight glass or cap |
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Driver door |
Mirror and brackets Door and door hinges Weather seals Window |
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Mirror and brackets |
PMS No loose fittings |
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Driver door |
Not damaged Opens smoothly(demonstrate) |
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Driver door hinges |
PMS |
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Weather seals |
Seals are intact |
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Driver door window |
Clean Not damaged |
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Driver door |
Closes securely(demonstrate) |
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Fuel tank |
PMS Not leaking at the tank Cap is tight and not leaking from the cap |
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Emergency |
Fire extinguisher: PMS, fully charged Three reflective triangle Spare fuses |
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Side of tractor lights and |
Turn signals and marker lights |
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Turn signals and marker lights |
Clean, functional, not broken, amber in color |
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Cat walk steps (toolbox if equipped) |
PMS to the frame Not damaged Solid Free of debris |
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Tractor frame and crossmembers |
Not Broken No cracks, dents, or holes No broken welds No missing crossmembers |
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Drive shaft |
Not bent, cracked, or dented U-joints are PMS and free of debris |
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Air and electrical lines |
Air and electrical connectors and lines Hoses and lines Connectors and fittings Glad-hands Electrical plug and cap |
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Air and electrical connectors and lines |
I will check the same for a truck and trailer. (Touch both ends) |
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Hoses and lines |
Not worn, cracked, frayed, pinched, spliced, leaking, or chafing against other parts |
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Connectors and fittings |
Firmly sealed Not damaged or leaking |
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Glad hands |
Locked and place Not damaged or leaking |
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Electrical plug and cap |
Locked in place Firmly seated(plugged in) |
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Front of trailer |
Secure Not damaged Strong enough to contain cargo No bulges, cracks,or holes No missing rivets |
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Clearance lights |
Clean, functional, not broken, and amber in color |
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Fifth wheel |
Slide cylinder and lines Trailer apron Gap Skid plate Trailer release arm Platform base Locking pins Mounting bolts King pin Locking Jaws Fifth wheel |
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Slide cylinder and lines |
Not leaking |
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Trailer apron |
Not bent, broken, or cracked |
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Gab |
There is no gap between the fifth wheel and the trailer. |
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Skid plate |
PMS Properly lubricated |
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Trailer Release Arm |
Is in the locked position |
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Locking Pins |
No loose or missing pins In the locked position |
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Platform base |
PMS Not bent, broken, or cracked |
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Mounting bolts |
No loose or missing nuts and bolts Securely fastened with brackets |
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King pin |
Not bent, broken, or cracked |
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Locking jaws |
Closed around the shank of the king pin |
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Fifth wheel position |
Fifth wheel is positioned so the landing gear will clear the mud flaps in turns |
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Back of the tractor lights and reflectors |
Clean, functional, not broken Tail lights: red in color Reflectors: red (if present) Reflectors: ( if present) red in color reflective tape: clean and affixed |
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Side of trailer lights and reflectors |
Clean, functional, not broken Marker lights: amber Clearance lights: amber Reflective tape: clean and affixed |
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Rear of the tractor: “ I would check the… |
Suspension Mounds, leaf springs, U bolts, shock absorbers Breaks Brake hoses and fittings, brake chambers, slack adjusters and pushrods, brake linings and drums Tires and rims Tire’s, Rims, lug nuts, valve stems |
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… The same as the front of the tractor except for… |
Torque arms Airbags Air mounts Disc wheels Tires Axle seals Mudflaps
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Torque arms |
PMS Not damaged |
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Airbags |
Not damaged Not leaking |
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Air mounts |
Brackets, bolts, bushings, and hangers are: PMS No loose or missing nuts and bolts Not broken or damaged |
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Disc wheels |
Evenly spaced Not damaged No debris |
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Tires(drive) |
At least 2/32” tread depth |
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Axle seals |
Not leaking |
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Mudflaps |
PMS Not damaged |
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Landing gear and pads |
PMS No loose or missing parts Is in the fully raised position Handle is secured No structural damage |
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Side of trailer |
No bulges, cracks, or holes No missing rivets |
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Trailer frame and crossmembers |
“ I would check the frame and crossmember is exactly the same as I did on the tractor except for,” No holes or damage in the floor or box of the trailer |
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Rear of the trailer |
” I would check the… Suspension Mounts, leaf springs, U bolts, Torque arms Brakes Brake hoses and fittings, brake chambers, slack adjusters and pushrods, brake linings and drums Tires and rims Tires, rims, Lugnuts, valve stems Plus Disc wheels, hub seals, mudflaps … exactly as I did on the tractor.” |
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Back of Trailer |
Doors and hinges Lights and reflectors |
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Doors and hinges |
Not damaged Opens and closes Securely latched (demonstrate) |
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Lights and reflectors |
Clean, functional, not broken Clearance lights\tail lights\reflectors: red in color ABS light (if equipped): amber in color Reflective tape: clean and affixed |
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Passenger side of vehicle |
“I would check everything on this side exactly as I did on the other side except for: Exhaust Muffler, heat shield, and stack |
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Exhaust |
Muffler, heat shield, and stack PMS No loose or missing nuts, bolts, or clamps Tightly connected Not bent,cracked,or dented No signs of carbon buildup to indicate any leaks, cracks, or holes |
