Cdl - Pretrip

Front 1

Approach the vehicle and look for...

Back 1

- Leaning of the vehicle

- Oil, coolant, grease, or fuel leaks

- Around the vehicle for hazards to movement

- Make sure parking braking/chocks are set

Front 2

Engine Compartment - Leaks/Hoses

Back 2

Inspect condition and check for leaks on:

- Water pump - Mounted securely?

- Alternator - Mounted securely?

Front 3

Engine Compartment - Oil Level

Back 3

- Indicate where dipstick is located

- See that oil level is within safe operating range and level is above refill mark

Front 4

Engine Compartment - Coolant Level

Back 4

- When engine isn't hot, remove radiator cap and check for visible coolant level

Front 5

Engine Compartment - Power Steering Fluid

Back 5

- Indicated where power steering fluid dipstick is located

-Check for adequate power steering fluid level (above refill mark)

Front 6

Engine Compartment - Windshield Wash Fluid Level

Back 6

Check fluid level and that cap is secure

Front 7

Engine Compartment - Belts

Back 7

- Check all belts for snugness (up to 3/4" play at center of belt), for cracks, and for frays

- Power steering, water pump, alternator

-Which are belt driven on the Green?

Front 8

Engine Compartment - Safe Start

Back 8

- Make sure parking brake is set

- Place gearshift in neutral

- Start Engine

Front 9

Cab Check - Oil Pressure Gauge

Back 9

- Make sure oil pressure gauge is working

- Check that gauge shows increasing or normal pressure or that the warning light goes off

- If equipped, oil temp should begin to gradually rise

Front 10

Cab Check - Temperature Gauge

Back 10

- Make sure the temp gauge is working

- Temp should begin to climb to normal or temp light should be off

Front 11

Cab Check - Ammeter/Voltmeter

Back 11

Check that the gauges show alternator and/or generator is charging or that the warning light is off

Front 12

Cab Check - Mirrors & Windshield

Back 12

- Mirrors should be clean and adjusted properly from the inside
- Windshield should be clean with no illegal stickers, no obstructions, or damage to the glass

Front 13

Cab Check - Emergency Equipment

Back 13

- Check for spare electrical fuses

- Check for 3 red reflective triangles

- Check for properly charged and rated fire extinguisher

Front 14

Cab Check - Optional Emergency Equipment

Back 14

- Check list of emergency phone numbers

- Check for accident reporting kit

Front 15

Cab Check - Steering Wheel

Back 15

- Check for looseness, sticking, or damage

Front 16

Cab Check - Steering Play

Back 16

- Power steering check

- With engine running, check for excessive play. Should not exceed 10% (2" on a 20" wheel) before front left wheel barely moves

Front 17

Cab Check - Wipers/Washers

Back 17

- Check that wiper arms and blades are secure, not damaged, and operate smoothly

- Windshield wiper washers must work correctly

Front 18

Cab Check - Lights/Reflectors/Reflector Tape Condition

Back 18

- Test that dash indicators work when corresponding lights are turned on

- Turn signals

- Four-way emergency flashers

- High-beam headlight

- Antilock Braking System (ABS) indicator

Front 19

Cab Check - External Lights & Reflective Equipment

Back 19

- Check they are clean and functional

- Clearance lights

- Headlights/ Taillights

- Back lights

- Turn signals

- Brake lights

- License plate light

Front 20

Cab Check - Horn

Back 20

Check that electric horn works

Front 21

Cab Check - Heater/Defroster

Back 21

Test that it works

Front 22

Cab Check - Parking Brake Check

Back 22

- Fasten seat belt

- With parking brake on, gently try to pull forward

Front 23

Cab Check - Hydraulic Brake Check

Back 23

- Pump brake pedal 3 times, hold it down for 5 seconds. Brake pedal should not move (depress) during the five seconds

- Reserve (back up) system, with key off, depress brake and listen for reserve electric motor.

Front 24

Cab Check - Service Brake Check

Back 24

- Pull forward at 5mph, apply brake, and stop.

- Check that the vehicle doesn't pull to one side and that it stops

Front 25

Cab Check - Safety Belt

Back 25

- Check that the safety belt is securely mounted, adjusts, and latches properly

- Check that it's not ripped or frayed

Front 26

Steering - Box/Hoses

Back 26

- Check it's securely mounted and not leaking. Look for missing nuts, bolts, and cotter keys

- Check for power steering fluid leaks or damage to power steering hoses

Front 27

Steering - Linkage

Back 27

- See that connecting links, arms, & rods from the box to the wheel are not worn or cracked

- Check that joints and sockets are not worn or loose and that there are no missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys

Front 28

Suspension - Springs/Air/Torque

Back 28

- Look for missing, shifted, cracked, or broken leaf springs. If 1/4 or more are missing or broken it will put the vehicle out of service

- Look for broken/distorted coil springs

Front 29

Suspension - Mounts

Back 29

-Look for cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or damaged bushings, and broken, loose, or missing bolts, u-bolts or

Front 30

Suspension - Shock Absorbers

Back 30

- Check they are secure and there are no leaks

Front 31

Brakes - Slack Adjusters & Push Rods

Back 31

- Check that slack adjuster is securely mounted

- Look for broken, loose, or missing parts

- With the brakes released, the brake pushrod should not move more than 1" when pulled by hand

Front 32

Brakes - Brake Chamber

Back 32

- See that brake chambers are not leaking, cracked, or dented and are mounted securely

- See that there are no loose or missing clamps

Front 33

Brakes - Hoses/Lines

Back 33

Look for cracked, worn, or leaking hoses, lines, and couplings

Front 34

Brakes - Drum Brake

Back 34

- Check for cracks, dents, or holes. Also check for loose or missing bolts

- Check for contaminates such as debris or oil & grease

- Brake linings should not be worn dangerously thin

Front 35

Brakes - Brake Linings

Back 35

- On some brake drums, there are openings where the brake linings can be seen from outside. For this type, check that a visible amount of brake lining is showing.

Front 36

Wheels - Rims

Back 36

- Check for damaged or bent rims

- Rims cannot have welding repairs

-No rust trails that would indicated the wheel is loose

Front 37

Wheels - Tires - Tread Depth

Back 37

- Minimum tread depth - 4/32" on steering

- Minimum tread depth - 2/32" on rear

Front 38

Wheels - Tires - Tire Condition

Back 38

- Check that tread is evenly work

- Look for cuts or other damage on tread or sidewall

- Make sure that valve caps and stems are not missing, broken, or damaged

Front 39

Wheels - Tires - Tire Inflation

Back 39

- Using a tire gauge check for proper inflation

- The Green should be 120 PSI

Front 40

Wheels - Hub Oil Seals / Axle Seals

Back 40

- See that hub oil/grease seals and axle seals are not leaking and, if sight glass, that level is adequate

Front 41

Wheels - Lug Nuts

Back 41

- Check all lug nuts are present, free of cracks and distortions, and no signs of looseness like rust or shiny threads

- Make sure all bolt holes are not cracked or distorted

Front 42

Wheels - Spacers

Back 42

- Check they are not bent, damaged, or rusted through

- See they are evenly centered with dual wheels and tires evenly separated

- No debris between dual tires

Front 43

Side of Vehicle - Doors, Mirrors, & Windows

Back 43

- Check that doors are not damaged and that they open and close properly from the outside

- Hinges should be secure with seals intact

- Check that mirrors and mirror brackets are not damaged and are secured with no loose fittings

-Windows are clean and work properly

Front 44

Side of Vehicle - Fuel Tank

Back 44

- Check that the tank is secured, cap is tight, and that there are no leaks from tank, cap, or lines.

Front 45

Side of Vehicle - Drive Shaft

Back 45

- See that drive shaft is not bent or cracked

- Couplings (U-joints) should be secure and free of foreign objects

Front 46

Side of Vehicle - Exhaust System

Back 46

- Check system for damage, signs of leaks such as rust or carbon soot

- System should be connected tightly and mounted securely

Front 47

Side of Vehicle - Frame

Back 47

- Look for cracks, broken, welds, holes or other damage to the longitudinal frame members, cross members, box, and floor

Front 48

Rear of Vehicle - Splash Guards

Back 48

- Check they are not damaged and are mounted securely

Front 49

Rear of Vehicle - Doors, Ties, & Lifts

Back 49

- Check that doors and hinges are not damaged and that they open, close, and latch properly from the outside.

- Ties, straps, chains, and binders must be secure

- If cargo lift, look for leaking, damaged or missing parts and explain how it should be checked for correct operation

- Lift must be fully retracted and latched securely

Front 50

Engine Compartment Components (7)

Back 50

1 - Leaks/Hoses

2 - Oil Level

3 - Coolant Level

4 - Power Steering Fluid

5 - Windshield Washer Fluid Level

6 - Engine Compartment Belts

7 - Safe Start

Front 51

Cab Check Components (11)

Back 51

1 - Oil Pressure Gauge

2 - Temperature Gauge

3 - Ammeter/Voltmeter

4 - Mirrors & Windshield/Wipers/Washers

5 - Emergency Equipment & Optional Equip

6 - Steering Wheel/Play

7 - Lights/Reflectors/Tape

8 - Horn

9 - Heater/Defroster

10 - Brake Checks (Parking, Hydraulic, & Service)

11 - Safety Belt

Front 52

Steering Components (2)

Back 52

1 - Box/Hoses

2 - Linkage

Front 53

Suspension Components (3)

Back 53

1 - Springs/Air/Torque

2 - Mounts

3 - Shock Absorbers

Front 54

Brake Components (5)

Back 54

1 - Slack Adjuster & Pushrods

2 - Brake Chambers

3 - Brake Hoses/Lines

4 - Drum Brake

5 - Brake Linings

Front 55

Wheel Components (8)

Back 55

1 - Rims

2 - Tire Tread Depth

3 - Tire Condition

4 - Tire Type

5 - Tire Inflation

6 - Hub Oil Seals/Axle Seals

7 - Lug Nuts

8 - Spacers

Front 56

Side of Vehicle Components (5)

Back 56

1 - Doors, Mirrors, & Windows

2 - Fuel Tank (& Diesel Exhaust Fuel)

3 - Drive Shaft

4 - Exhaust System

5 - Frame

Front 57

Rear of Vehicle Components (2)

Back 57

1 - Splash Guards

2 - Doors, Ties, & Lifts