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57 Cards in this Set
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headlights and lenses |
securely mounted missing screws lenses: cracked broken missing clean proper color for placement |
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air compressor |
gear driven securely mounted loose or missing nuts or bolts bent cracked broken operates properly leaking fluid or air |
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coolant |
safe operating range above refill mark |
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hoses |
tightly connected clamps: cut secure cracked bulging bulging leaking worn rubbing leaking
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shock absorber |
securely mounted loose or missing nuts or bolts bent cracked broken leaking |
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air bag |
securely mounted leaking bulging cut deflated mounting plate: secure no loose or missing nuts or bolts
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belts |
worn cracked frayed loose fibers signs of excessive wear 1/2'' to 3/4" of play |
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water pump |
gear driven securely mounted loose or missing nuts or bolts operates properly leaking |
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brake shoes
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at least 1/4" of pad
securely mounted loose or missing springs, rivets, etc cracked broken no oil or grease |
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exhaust system
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securely mounted
tightly connected loose or missing nuts, bolts, clamps, or mounting brackets cracks holes severe dents signs of leaks ex: rust or carbon soot trails |
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fire extinguisher
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securely mounted
properly rated charged pin in place |
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fuel tank
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securely mounted
tightly connected loose or missing nuts or bolts bent cracked broken leaking cap is secure and not leaking |
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header board
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securely mounted
loose or missing nuts, bolts, or mounting brackets damaged cracks bulges holes broken welds missing rivets |
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kingpin
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bent
cracked broken 5th wheel locking jaws fully closed around shank of kingpin |
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dot stickers and reflectors
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securely mounted or affixed
missing broken clean correct color for their positions |
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brake drum
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cracks
grooves holes signs of oil or grease |
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brake hoses |
cut cracked bulging worn rubbing leaking couplings: securely connected, not leaking |
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engine oil |
safe operating range above refill mark cap secure |
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steering pump |
belt driven securely mounted loose or missing nuts or bolts operates properly leaking fluid in safe operating range, above refill mark |
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ground check
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puddles of:
oil coolant fuel other evidence of leaks no fluid leaks at rear of engine or transmission |
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release arm
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secure
in engaged/locked position |
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door
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not damaged
opens properly closes securely hinges secure missing nuts or bolts seals are intact |
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mirrors
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mirror brackets are secure
loose or missing nuts or bolts bent cracked broken missing |
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deck plate and steps
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securely mounted
loose or missing nuts or bolts solid free of debris |
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trailer abs light
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with key in on position abs light does not stay on
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slack adjusters
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securely mounted
parts: bent broken loose missing less than 1" of free play when pulled brakes are adjusted per manufacturers specifications |
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spring hanger
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securely mounted
loose or missing nuts or bolts cracked broken bushings: bulging cracked missing |
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ties, straps, and chains
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not loose or hanging freely
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tractor spring hanger |
securely mounted loose or missing nuts or bolts cracked broken bushings: bulging, cracked, missing |
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tractor brake lines
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cut
cracked bulging worn rubbing leaking couplings: securely connected not leaking |
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torque arm
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securely mounted
loose or missing nuts, bolts, mounting parts cracked broken bushings are intact |
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drive shaft
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securely mounted
loose or missing nuts, bolts, u-joints shaft: bent cracked u-joints: free of debris |
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landing gear
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fully raised
missing parts support frame has no damage: cracks broken welds crank handle issecure |
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tractor rear lights
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securely mounted
loose or missing screws lenses: cracked broken missing clean proper color for placement |
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tractor side lights
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securely mounted
loose or missing screws lenses: cracked broken missing clean proper color for placement |
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tractor rear tires
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abrasions
bumps cuts exposed cords tread: evenly worn 2/32" of tread separating duals aren't touching no debris between tires valve stem: missing broken damaged check pressure with gauge |
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tractor rear wheels and hubs
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wheels are evenly spaced
bead flange: dented damaged leaking WHEEL: cracks welded repairs distorted lug nut holes or cracks radiating from holes LUG NUTS: loose cracked distorted missing SIGNS OF LOOSE LUG NUTS: rust trails shiny threads |
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trailer air brake and electrical connections
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TRAILER CONNECTORS:
sealed not damaged GLAD HANDS: locked in place not leaking ELECTRICAL PLUG: firmly seated locked in place |
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tractor front tires
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abrasions
bumps cuts exposed cords tread: evenly worn 4/32" of tread separating valve stem: missing broken damaged check pressure with gauge |
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leaf springs |
securely mounted loose or missing nuts or bolts cracked broken shifted missing |
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skid plate
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securely mounted
loose or missing nuts or bolts properly lubricated |
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trailer tires
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abrasions
bumps cuts exposed cords tread: evenly worn 2/32" of tread separating duals aren't touching no debris between tires valve stem: missing broken damaged check pressure with gauge |
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triangles and fuses
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spare fuses in storage box
3 red reflective triangles in storage box |
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u-bolts
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securely mounted
loose or missing nuts cracked broken shifted missing |
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trailer lights
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secure
clean missing correct color |
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trailer deck
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secure
no holes |
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tractor frame and
crossmembers |
securely mounted
loose or missing nuts or bolts bent cracked broken missing shifted illegal welds |
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sliding fifthwheel
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pins:
loose or missing fully engaged airline isn't leaking sufficient clearance between tractor frame/mud flaps and landing gear |
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tractor front wheels
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bead flange:
dented damaged leaking wheel: cracks welded repairs distorted lug nut holes or cracks radiating from holes lug nuts: loose cracked distorted missing signs of loose lug nuts: rust trails shiny threads |
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puddles of ground |
puddles of: oil coolant fuel tranny fluid other evidence of leaks no leaks at rear of engine or transmission |
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alternator |
belt driven securely mounted loose or missing nuts or bolts loose electrical connections operates properly wiring: exposed, broken, burnt |
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steering box |
securely mounted loose or missing nuts or bolts or cotter pins cracked leaking operates properly hoses: cut, cracked, bulging, worn, rubbing, leaking clamps: secure, not bulging or leaking |
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clearance lights |
securely mounted missing screws lenses: cracked broken missing clean proper color for placement |
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hub seal
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securely mounted
loose or missing nuts or bolts cracked broken leaking check fluid level by: removing cap and looking OR dipping to find d the level |
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trailer frame and crossmembers
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cracked
bent broken loose or missing bolts |
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trailer apron
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bent
broken cracked trailer is flat on 5th wheel no gap between trailer apron and skid plate |
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steering linkage |
securely mounted loose or missing nuts or bolts, pins, or clips linkage: bent, broken, missing lubricated u-joints are free of debris |
