Cdl Pretrip Inspection

Front 1

Overall truck appearance

Back 1

Not leaning, showing possible signs of suspension problems, tire issues, or load shift. No leaks or hanging wires or parts.

Front 2

5 Top of tractor clearance lights

Back 2

Properly mounted and secured, not cracked or broken, amber in color, reflective, clean and clear.

Front 3

Fender mirror

Back 3

Properly secured and mounted, not cracked or broken, clean and clear.

Front 4

Headlight

Back 4

Properly secured and mounted, not cracked or broken, clean and clear. High beam, low beam, clear in color, reflective; clearance light, amber in color, reflective; functions: right and left turn signal, 4 way flashers. Reflective strip, amber in color, reflective.

Front 5

Passenger side (right side) Engine compartment

Back 5

Overall hoses and connections. Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken, no abrasions, bulges, or cuts (ABC'S), not leaking or showing signs of corrosion.

Front 6

Radiator hose

Back 6

Properly secured and mounted, not cracked or broken, no ABC's, not leaking.

Front 7

Exhaust system

Back 7

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken, no signs of soot to indicate possible leakage.

Front 8

Belt driven alternator

Back 8

Properly secured and mounted, not cracked or broken, no signs of corrosion.

Front 9

Belt for my belt driven alternator

Back 9

Properly secured and mounted, not cracked or broken, not frayed, no more than 3/4" play from the center of the belt.

Front 10

Windshield washer reservoir

Back 10

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken, filled to proper level, no leaks, cap in place.

Front 11

Radiator, fan, and shroud

Back 11

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No leaks, no missing fan blades.

Front 12

Wires on my belt driven alternator

Back 12

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken, no missing insulation or exposed wires, no signs of corrosion.

Front 13

Frame

Back 13

Properly secured and mounted no cracks or broken welds. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 14

Radiator reservoir

Back 14

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No leaks, filled to proper level, 2 caps in place.

Front 15

Belt driven water pump

Back 15

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No leaks.

Front 16

Belt for belt driven water pump

Back 16

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC's or frayed. No more than 3/4" play from center of the belt.

Front 17

Oil dip stick

Back 17

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No leaks. Filled to proper level, no milky white substance or metal shavings that could indicate an possible issue.

Front 18

Gear driven air compressor

Back 18

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 19

Gear driven power steering pump

Back 19

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 20

Power steering hoses

Back 20

3 hoses, properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S, not leaking.

Front 21

Power steering reservoir

Back 21

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking, filled to proper level, (2) caps in place.

Front 22

All engine hoses and wires

Back 22

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S, no leaks, no signs of corrosion, missing insulation or exposed wires.

Front 23

Steering shaft and connections

Back 23

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Mounted at the top and bottom, no more than 1" play when turned.

Front 24

Steering gear box

Back 24

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No leaks.

Front 25

Steering linkage

Back 25

Pitman arm, drag link, upper and lower steering knuckles, tie rod, castle nuts, and cotter pins. Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken, not missing.

Front 26

Leaf spring mounts (front and rear)

Back 26

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal welds or holes.

Front 27

Leaf springs

Back 27

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. None missing or sissoring.

Front 28

(2) leaf spring Ubolts, 4 nuts, 4 washers

Back 28

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not missing. No shinning metal that might indicate loosening.

Front 29

Frame

Back 29

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken welds. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 30

Shock absorber

Back 30

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Secured at top and bottom, not leaking.

Front 31

Brake line hose

Back 31

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S. Not leaking

Front 32

Brake air chamber

Back 32

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 33

Brake chamber push rod, slack adjuster, Clevis bolts, and cotter pins

Back 33

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not missing. No more than 1" play with breaks released.

Front 34

Brake linings

Back 34

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No less than 1/4" material all the way around. Clean and clear, no debris or oil/grease.

Front 35

Brake drum

Back 35

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No dents, holes or discoloration that might indicateoverheating. Clean and clear of debris. No oil or grease.

Front 36

Inner and outer hub seal

Back 36

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No leaks and filled to proper level.

Front 37

Lug nuts

Back 37

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No signs of white powder or rust that might be signs of loosening. Not missing.

Front 38

Rim

Back 38

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 39

Valve stem

Back 39

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking, cap in place.

Front 40

Tire inner and outer side walls

Back 40

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S. No leaks. Married to rim.

Front 41

Tire inflation

Back 41

Set to tire manufacturers or company standard.

Front 42

Tire condition

Back 42

No missing chunks, feathering, cupping, or flat spots.

Front 43

Tire tread depth

Back 43

Depth should not be any less than 4/32" on steering axles on all major grooves across tire. Can not have re treaded tires on steering axle. Virgin rubber.

Front 44

Drivers side clearance light

Back 44

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Clean and clear. Amber in color, reflective. Functions: left turn signal, right turn signal, 4 way flashers.

Front 45

Drivers side mirror

Back 45

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Clean and clear.

Front 46

Drivers side door handle and door

Back 46

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Functions properly (open and close door).

Front 47

Drivers door steps

Back 47

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Clean and clear. Supports the weight of driver.

Front 48

DEF tank

Back 48

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No leaks, cap in place.

Front 49

(6) mirrors

Back 49

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Clean and clear. Adjusted to driver.

Front 50

Windshield

Back 50

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Clean and clear.

Front 51

Windshield seal

Back 51

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S or leaks.

Front 52

Seat belt

Back 52

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Attached at top and bottom (tug), not frayed.

Front 53

Fire extinguisher

Back 53

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Properly charged and rated 10 bc. Service tag up to date, pin in place.

Front 54

3 emergency triangles

Back 54

Red reflective clean and clear. They stand on their own.

Front 55

Fuses/circuit breakers, and bulbs

Back 55

Present in one of the above pouches, doors.

Front 56

Safe start

Back 56

Brakes out, shift selector in neutral, turn key, let needles sweep, start engine.

Front 57

Windshield wipers

Back 57

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S or missing pieces. Wipe my windshield.

Front 58

Lights

Back 58

Left turn, right turn, high beam, 4 way flashers.

Front 59

Horn

Back 59

City and highway

Front 60

Water temp gauge

Back 60

Water temp in proper operating range 180 to 190 degrees

Front 61

Volt meter

Back 61

Volts normal operating range 12 to 14 volts

Front 62

Abs light

Back 62

Came on and off indicating it is working properly. Light on means ABS isn't on.

Front 63

Def tank

Back 63

Filled to proper level

Front 64

Oil pressure gauge

Back 64

Oil pressure normal operating pressure is 30 to 60 psi.

Front 65

Heat and defrost

Back 65

Turn on and wave hand over each.

Front 66

Air pressure gauges

Back 66

Build pressure to governor cut out roughly between 120 and 140 psi signaled by air sound or sneeze.

Front 67

Applied pressure brake test

Back 67

Turn off then on the key. Needles should sweep and stabilize. Release air in trailer and parking brake. Fully apply foot brake. Start the test when stabilized. Pressure should not drop more than 4psi in one minute for a combination vehicle. Start test. Test successful.

Front 68

Low air system warning buzzer sound and light

Back 68

Fan brakes until the buzzer and light sound come on. These should come on before it drops below 60psi. Test successful.

Front 69

Emergency brake test

Back 69

Fan brakes until the trailer and parking brakes pop out. The parking brake (yellow) should never come on before the trailer (red).

Front 70

Safe start

Back 70

Brakes out, shift selector in neutral, start engine.

Front 71

Air rate build test

Back 71

While waiting for full thanks test rate build. Air should build from 85 psi to 100 psi in less than 45 seconds.

Front 72

Full tank of air

Back 72

Signified by air burst or sneeze approximately between 120 psi and 140 psi.

Front 73

Applied service brake test

Back 73

Pull forward at 5mph, apply service brake and release steering wheel. Wheel should not pull left/right or dip and stops when applied. If it does take it immediately to service.

Front 74

Lights

Back 74

Front 5 clearance lights, high beam, low beam, clearance lights, left turn signal, right turn signal, 4 way flashers.

Front 75

Drivers side clearance light

Back 75

Off/on

Front 76

Back of tractor lights

Back 76

Clearance lights/tail lights, left turn signal, right turn signal, 4 way flashers. Reverse.

Front 77

Top front of trailer clearance light

Back 77

On/off

Front 78

Side of trailer half way down

Back 78

Clearance light, left turn signal, right turn signal, 4 way flahers.

Front 79

End of trailer clearance light

Back 79

On/off

Front 80

Back of trailer lights

Back 80

Top of trailer 3 clearance lights, tail lights/clearance lights, left turn signal, right turn signal, brake lights, 4 way flashers.

Front 81

Fuel tank

Back 81

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 82

Fuel tank cap

Back 82

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. In place.

Front 83

Back of tractor top DOT tape

Back 83

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Clean and clear, reflective.

Front 84

Back of tractor service lights

Back 84

Two clear service lights. Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Reflective, clean and clear.

Front 85

Electrical line plug

Back 85

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No missing insulation and no exposed wires. No corrosion. No pins missing. Locking door in place.

Front 86

Electrical line

Back 86

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or bbroken. No missing insulation no exposed wires. No corrosion.

Front 87

Tractor protection valve

Back 87

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 88

Service and emergency air lines

Back 88

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No leaks.

Front 89

Cat walk

Back 89

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Clean and clear. Supports weight of driver.

Front 90

Exhaust system

Back 90

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No signs of soot to indicate leaking.

Front 91

Drivers door seal (inner and outer)

Back 91

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 92

Drivers door hinges (2)

Back 92

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Support weight of door.

Front 93

Drive axle and connections

Back 93

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not twisted, free of forien objects.

Front 94

Torque rod

Back 94

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Secured at both ends.

Front 95

Front of trailer (header board)

Back 95

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not more than 2 missing rivets in any one section. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 96

Frame by cat walk

Back 96

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 97

Glad hands

Back 97

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Seal in place, free of debris, no ABC'S.

Front 98

Trailer electrical box

Back 98

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No corrosion or missing pins.

Front 99

Trailer top front clearance light

Back 99

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Amber in color, reflective, clean and clear.

Front 100

Trailer apron

Back 100

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds. Not bent.

Front 101

Splash gaurd

Back 101

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S or missing. Covers 100% of both tires.

Front 102

5th wheel skid plate

Back 102

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Properly greased.

Front 103

5th wheel platform

Back 103

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken.

Front 104

5th wheel release arm and safety latch

Back 104

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. In locked position.

Front 105

5th wheel gap

Back 105

No gap between 5th wheel skid plate and apron

Front 106

5th wheel slide adjuster and locking pins

Back 106

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Pins in the locked out position.

Front 107

Leaf spring mounts front drive axel

Back 107

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 108

Leaf spring

Back 108

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not missing or sissoring.

Front 109

(2) leaf spring bolts, 4 nuts, 4 washers.

Back 109

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not missing, no shiny metal that would indicate loosening.

Front 110

Two brake lines

Back 110

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S. Not leaking.

Front 111

Duel air brake chamber

Back 111

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 112

Push rod, slack adjuster, clevis bolts, and cotter pins

Back 112

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Or missing. No more than 1" play with the brakes released.

Front 113

Brake lining

Back 113

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. At least 1/4" material all the way around.

Front 114

Brake drum

Back 114

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No holes or dents. No discoloration to indicate overheating. Clean and clear of debris, oil, and grease.

Front 115

Inner and outer hub seal

Back 115

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 116

Lug nuts

Back 116

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No white powder or rust stains that might indicate loosening. Not missing.

Front 117

Rim

Back 117

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 118

Valve stem

Back 118

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No leaks. Cap on.

Front 119

Inner and outer sidewalls

Back 119

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S. No leaks.

Front 120

Tire inflation, condition, depth

Back 120

Inflated to tire manufacture or company standards. No chunks missing, feathering, cupping, or flat spots.

Front 121

Air bag

Back 121

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S. Not leaking.

Front 122

Air bag mount

Back 122

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 123

Side of trailer

Back 123

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 124

DOT tape trailer

Back 124

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Covers 50% or more of trailer.

Front 125

Trailer side clearance light

Back 125

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Amber in color, reflective, clean and clear. Functions left turn signal, right turn signal, 4 way flashers.

Front 126

Trailer rear clearance light

Back 126

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Red in color, reflective.

Front 127

ABS light

Back 127

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Yellow in color, reflective, functions says if ABS is working or not.

Front 128

Back trailer door

Back 128

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 129

Trailer door seal

Back 129

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S, does not leak.

Front 130

Door locks

Back 130

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Fuctions to secure my load.

Front 131

Door hinges (10)

Back 131

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Supports the weight of the doors.

Front 132

3 clearance lights top of trailer

Back 132

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Red in color, reflective. Clean and clear

Front 133

Trailer air lines

Back 133

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S. Not leaking. At least 18" off of ground.

Front 134

Budd spacing

Back 134

Rim's touch, tires do not. Clean and clear of debris.

Front 135

Tandem axle safety handle and locking pins (2)

Back 135

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. In locked position.

Front 136

5th wheel mounting bolts

Back 136

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not missing. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 137

Back of tractor reflective lights

Back 137

Red in color reflective, clean and clear.

Front 138

Rear back up light

Back 138

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. White reflective. Clean and clear.

Front 139

Rear 2 tractor clearance lights

Back 139

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Red in color, reflective. Functions clearance light, tail light, left turn signal, right turn signal, 4 way flashers, brake lights.

Front 140

Trailer leaf spring mount

Back 140

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 141

Trailer leaf spring

Back 141

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or bbroken. Not missing or sissoring.

Front 142

Trailer leaf spring (2) bolts, (4) nuts and washers

Back 142

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not missing, or showing shiny parts that might indicate loosening.

Front 143

Torque rod trailer drivers side only

Back 143

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken and secured at both ends.

Front 144

Trailer frame

Back 144

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds. Supports my cargo/load

Front 145

Landing gear clearance

Back 145

Landing gear has enough clearance between it and frame to make proper turns.

Front 146

Trailer brake lines to axle

Back 146

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No ABC'S no leaking.

Front 147

Trailer duel air brake chamber

Back 147

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 148

Trailer push rod, slack adjuster, clevis bolts and cotter pins

Back 148

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not missing.

Front 149

Brake linings

Back 149

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No less than 1/4" wear all the way around. Clear and clean of debris, oil, or grease.

Front 150

Trailer brake drum

Back 150

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No holes, dents or discoloration to indicate over heating.

Front 151

Trailer winner and outer hub seal

Back 151

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Not leaking.

Front 152

Trailer lug nuts

Back 152

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No white powder for possible corrosion or rust stains that might signify loosening.

Front 153

Trailer rim

Back 153

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 154

Landing gear kbar

Back 154

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No missing welds.

Front 155

Trailer landing gear

Back 155

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. No illegal holes or welds.

Front 156

Trailer landing gear handle

Back 156

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Night low gear. Secured.

Front 157

Landing gear feet

Back 157

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Clean and clear.

Front 158

Trailer DOT tape

Back 158

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. Reflective, clean and clear. Not missing or cut.100% across.

Front 159

Trailer plate light

Back 159

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or broken. White reflective, clean and clear.

Front 160

Trailer bumper

Back 160

Properly secured and mounted not cracked or. Not pushed out can be pushed in. DOT tape across 100%.