Oregon Cdl Pre-Trip (In Order)

Front 1

When walking up to truck, 5 things

Back 1

1. Look for the vehicle leaning to one side.
2. Look under the vehicle for fresh oil, coolant, grease, or fuel leaks.
3. Check the area around the vehicle for hazards such as people, other vehicles, objects, low-hanging wires, limbs, etc.).
4. Make sure the bumper is attached
5. Check for obvious problems such as a stolen trailer or an abandoned dog tied to your grill.

Front 2

Engine Compartment:

Fluid levels

Back 2

Oil: check dipstick
make sure fluid level is in a safe operating range.
Between refill and full makings

Coolant: sight glass
make sure fluid level is in a safe operating range.
Between refill and full makings.
(Can also remover radiator cap, if engine is not hot)

Power steering: check dipstick or sight glass
make sure fluid level is in a safe operating range.
Between refill and full makings

Front 3

Engine Compartment:

Belts

Back 3

Check for Snugness

1/2 to 3/4 inch play at center of belt

Cracks, frays, loose fibers, or other signs of wear

Front 4

Engine Compartment:

Air Compressor

Back 4

Securely mounted, no loose or missing nuts and bolts

its not cracked, bent or broken

any fluid or air leaks

Front 5

Engine Compartment:

Alternator

Back 5

Securely mounted, no loose or missing nuts and bolts

its not cracked bent or broken

loose electrical connections
exposed
burned
broken wiring

Front 6

Engine Compartment:

Fluid leaks and hoses

Back 6

Check ground under engine for

puddles of oil, coolant, or fuel
check for dripping fluid
Check hoses for condition and leaks
hoses Not Rubbing

Front 7

Front of Tractor:

Steering Box and Hoses

Back 7

Securely mounted to FRAME, no loose or missing nuts and bolts

Housing is not cracked, bent or broken

no leaks or hose damage

Front 8

Front of Tractor:

Steering Linkage

Back 8

Connecting Links, Arms, and Rods are not
Worn, cracked or Bent

Joints, bushings and sockets are not
Worn or Loose

No loose or missing Castle nuts or cotter keys

Front 9

Front Suspension:

Springs (and/or Air Bags)

Back 9

Look for missing, shifted, cracked, or broken leaf springs.

• Look for broken or distorted coil springs.

Front 10

Front Suspension:

Spring/Air Mounts and U-bolts

Back 10

• Look for cracked or broken spring hangers

• missing or damaged bushings

• broken, loose, or missing bolts, u-bolts or other axle mounting parts.

Front 11

Front Suspension:

Shock Absorbers

Back 11

• See that shock absorbers are secure and
not cracked, bent, broken, or dented

• mounting brackets are not
cracked, bent or broken,

•no loose or missing nuts and bolts

• there are no leaks.

Front 12

Driver/Fuel Area:

Driver Door and Mirror

Back 12

• Check that door is not damaged

• It opens and closes properly.

• Hinges should be secure with seals intact.

• Check that mirror(s) and mirror brackets are not damaged and are securely mounted.

• Adjusted to my vision

Front 13

Driver/Fuel Area:

Fuel Tanks and Caps

Back 13

•Check that tank(s) are secure by mounting brackets

•No shiny areas near the mounting straps.

• Fuel cap(s) are tight
•no leaks from tank(s) or lines.

Front 14

Rear of Tractor:

Drive Shaft

Back 14

• lubricated
• not bent or cracked.
• mounted securely

• shaft couplings appear to be secure, U-joints and/or carrier bearings are not cracked or broken andfree of foreign objects.

Front 15

Rear of Tractor:

Exhaust System

Back 15

• Check system for cracks, holes or severe dents

• Signs of leaks such as rust or carbon soot.

• System connected tightly and mounted securely

• no loose or missing nuts and bolts.

Front 16

Rear of Tractor:

Frame

Back 16

• Look for cracks, broken welds/Illegal welds or bends in the frame members.

• Loose or damaged cross members

• loose or missing bolts/rivets

• Floor holes or damage

Front 17

Rear of Tractor:

Air Connectors and Lines
Electric Connectors and Lines

Back 17

• Listen for air leaks.

• Check that air hoses and electrical lines are not
cut, chafed, spliced, or worn (no tape)

• Lines are not tangled, pinched, or dragging against tractor parts.

Front 18

Rear of Tractor:

Catwalk
Headerboard

Back 18

• Check that the catwalk is solid, clear of objects, and secure.

• This tractor does not have a Headerboard

Front 19

Coupling System
Fifth Wheel Type:

Mounting bolts

Back 19

• No loose or missing nuts and bolts

• No rust trails

• No shiny metal or filings (this may indicate shifting.)

Front 20

Coupling System
Fifth Wheel Type:

Platform

Back 20

• No cracks or breaks in the platform structure

• No loose or missing pins or cotter keys.

Front 21

Coupling System
Fifth Wheel Type:

Fifth Wheel Skid Plate

Back 21

• 5th wheel skid plate is securely mounted to the platform

• properly lubricated

• All bolts and pins are secure and not missing.

• It tilts freely

Front 22

Coupling System
Fifth Wheel Type:

Release Arm

Back 22

• Release arm is in the engaged position.

• It is not bent, or damaged

Front 23

Coupling System
Fifth Wheel Type:

Kingpin

Back 23

• not bent or cracked

• jaws are locked

Front 24

Coupling System
Fifth Wheel Type:

Apron

Back 24

• not bent, cracked, or broken.

• No gap between trailer and fifth wheel skid plate

Front 25

Coupling System
Fifth Wheel Type:

Sliding Fifth Wheel Locking Pins

Back 25

• If equipped, look for loose or missing pins in the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel.

• If air powered, check for leaks.

• Make sure locking pins are fully engaged.

• fifth wheel is positioned properly so that the tractor frame will clear the landing gear during turns.

Front 26

Side of Trailer:

Landing Gear

Back 26

• fully raised
• no missing parts
• crank handle is secure,
• the support frame is not damaged.
• No leaks from gear box

Front 27

Side of Trailer:

Doors or Ties

Back 27

• doors are latched securely

• handles are locked in place.

• ties, straps, chains, and binders are secure.

Front 28

Side of Trailer:

Frame & Cross members

Back 28

• Check the frame, cross members and floor for

missing bolts, cracks, broken welds, holes or other damage...

Front 29

Side of Trailer:

Tandem Release

Back 29

• If equipped, make sure the locking pins are locked in place and release arm is secured.

Front 30

Trailer Wheels:

Rims

Back 30

• Check for cracks or welds. Rims cannot have welding repairs.

• Check for dents in the bead flange.

• Make sure there is no distortion of the bolt holes.

Front 31

Trailer Wheels:

Tires

Back 31

• Tread depth: Check for minimum tread depth (4/32 on steering axle tires, 2/32 on all other tires).

• Sidewall condition: Check for
cuts, bulges, abrasions or other damage

• Valve caps and stems are
not missing, broken, or damaged.

• Tire inflation: Check for proper inflation.

• Check that dual tires are not touching and that no debris is lodged between the tires.

Front 32

Trailer Wheels:

Lug Nuts

Back 32

• Check that all lug nuts are
present, free of cracks and distortions.

• No signs of looseness such as
rust trails, shiny threads, bolt-hole distortion or cracks around the bolt-holes.

Front 33

Trailer Wheels:

Hub/Axle Seal

Back 33

• See that hub oil/grease seals and axle seals are not leaking and, if wheel has a sight glass, oil level is adequate.

Front 34

Trailer Wheels:

Spacer and Bud Spacing

Back 34

• If equipped, check that spacers are
not bent ,damaged, or rusted through.

• Spacers should be evenly centered, with the dual wheels and tires evenly separated.

Front 35

Brakes:

Slack Adjusters and pushrods

Back 35

• Look for broken, loose, or missing parts.

• Check for brake adjustment:
The pushrod should not move more than one inch (with the brakes released)

• The angle between the push rod and adjuster arm should not be less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied or the parking brake set.

Front 36

Brakes:

Chambers

Back 36

• Check that the chamber is mounted securely to mounting brackets

• no loose or missing bolts.

• brake chambers are not cracked or dented.

Front 37

Brakes:
Hoses/Lines

Back 37

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

• Ensure hoses or lines are securely connected.

Front 38

Brakes:

Drums and Linings or Rotors and Pads

Back 38

• On some brakes, there are openings where the brake linings or pads are visible.

• Linings or pads are not cracked or broken

• At least 1⁄4 inch in thickness.

• Brakes should be free of oil or grease.

Front 39

Trailer Suspension:

Springs and/or Air Bags

Back 39

Look for missing, shifted, cracked, or broken leaf springs.

• Look for broken or distorted coil springs.

Front 40

Trailer Suspension:

Spring/air Mounts and U-bolts

Back 40

• Look for cracked or broken spring hangers

• missing or damaged bushings

• broken, loose, or missing bolts, u-bolts or other axle mounting parts.

Front 41

Trailer Suspension:

Torque Arm/Radius Rod

Back 41

• If vehicle is equipped with torsion bars, torque arms, radius rods or other types of suspension components;
check that there are no loose or missing bolts, bushings or mounting parts. A

• ensure that the arm or rod is not cracked or broken.

Front 42

Rear of Trailer:

Doors or Ties

Back 42

• Check that doors and hinges are not damaged

• Doors are latched

• Handles are locked in place.

Front 43

Rear of Trailer:

Mud Flaps

Back 43

• Mud flaps are not torn or damaged

• Mounted securely

• Not more than 10 inches from the ground.

Front 44

Lights and Reflectors:

Front Lights

Back 44

• Clean and functional.

Clearance lights (red on rear, amber elsewhere). Headlights (high and low beams).
Four-way flashers.

Front 45

Lights and Reflectors:

Rear Lights

Back 45

• Clean and functional.

Clearance lights (red on rear, amber elsewhere).
Tail lights. Turn signals (left and right).
Four-way flashers.
Brake lights.

Front 46

Lights and Reflectors:

Clearance and Reflectors

Back 46

• Clean and functional.

Clearance lights (red on rear, amber elsewhere).
Reflectors

Front 47

Engine Start - In cab:

Safety Belt

Back 47

• Securely mounted
• Adjusts
• Latches properly
• Not ripped or badly frayed.

Front 48

Engine Start - In cab:

Lighting Indicators

Back 48

Indicators operate:

• Left and right turn signal

• Four-way emergency flasher

• High beam headlight

Front 49

Engine Start - In cab:

Oil Pressure Indicator

Back 49

• Oil pressure gauge is working.

• Check that pressure gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure
(or that the warning light goes off.)

Front 50

Engine Start - In cab:

Air Pressure Gauge

Back 50

• Make sure the air gauge is working properly and that air pressure builds while the engine is running.

Front 51

Engine Start - In cab:

Ammeter/Voltmeter

Back 51

• Check that warning light is off.

Front 52

Engine Start - In cab:

Mirrors

Back 52

• Mirrors should be clean, not cracked, broken or loose and adjusted properly from the inside.

Front 53

Engine Start - In cab:

Windshield

Back 53

• Clean
• No illegal stickers
• No obstructions
• No cracks

Front 54

Engine Start - In cab:

Wipers and Washers

Back 54

• Wiper arms and blades are secure
• Not damaged
• Operate smoothly.
• Washers must operate correctly.

Front 55

Engine Start - In cab:

Horns

Back 55

• Air horn works
• Electric horn works

Front 56

Engine Start - In cab:

Heater/Defroster

Back 56

•Heater and defroster works.

Front 57

Engine Start - In cab:

Safety/Emergency Equipment

Back 57

• Check for spare electrical fuses.

• Check for three red reflective triangles

• Check for a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.

Front 58

Engine Start - In cab:

Hydraulic Brake Check

Back 58

• Pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move (depress) during the five seconds.

• If equipped with a hydraulic brake reserve (back-up) system, with the key off, depress the brake pedal and listen for the sound of the reserve system electric motor.

• Check that the warning buzzer or light is off.

Front 59

Engine Start - In cab:

Breakaway Module

Back 59

This Combination Vehicle Does NOT a Breakaway Module because the Trailer does NOT have Electric brakes.

Front 60

Engine Start - In cab:

Air Break Check
Leaks Test:

Back 60

• This test will determine if there are any air leaks that may deplete the vehicle air reserves and cause the spring brakes to drag or lock up.
With the engine running, build the air pressure to governed cut-out (100-125 psi). Release all brakes and fan the air pressure down, by rapidly applying and releasing the foot brake, to 90 psi or until the air compressor is operating.
Fully apply the foot brake (at least 50 pounds of application pressure) and hold it for one minute. After the initial air pressure drop, due to the brake application, the air supply pressure must remain steady or increase. Any decrease in air pressure will be considered an equipment failure.

Front 61

Engine Start - In cab:

Air Break Check
Low Air Warning:

Back 61

• This test will determine that the low air warning system will function early enough to allow the driver to stop the vehicle safely.

With the engine running and all brakes released, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly applying and releasing the foot brake. The low air warning devices (buzzer, light, flag) should activate before air pressure drops below 60 psi. The low air warning device must activate by 55 psi or it will be considered an equipment failure.

Front 62

Engine Start - In cab:

Air Break Check
Tractor Protection Valve:

Back 62

• This test will be performed on a combination vehicle only when the trailer has air brakes. The test will determine that the tractor protection valve functions properly by stopping air flow to the trailer so that the truck/tractor’s service brakes will remain operable.

With the engine running, parking brakes released and the tractor protection control valve in the normal position, continue to fan down the brake air pressure. At approximately 40 psi on a tractor-trailer combination vehicle, the tractor protection valve and parking brake
valve should close (pop out). On other combination vehicle types and single vehicle types, the parking brake valve should close (pop out).
— If the knob on the dash fails to pop out by 20 psi, you must manually check that the tractor protection valve is functioning. To do this, the air pressure must be built up to above 60 psi and the engine shut off. Place the transmission in the lowest possible gear and release the parking brake. Then disconnect the emergency air line from the trailer. There should be a rapid discharge of air from the emergency line. If the tractor protection valve is working properly, it will shut off the air flow from the emergency line. This is verified by looking at the air pressure reservoir gauge. It must stop at 20 pounds or greater. If the tractor protection valve fails to operate by 20 psi, it will be considered an equipment failure.

Front 63

Engine Start - In cab:

Parking Brake

Back 63

• Apply parking brake only and make sure that it will hold the vehicle by shifting into a lower gear and gently pulling forward against the brake. Alternatively, pull forward slowly and apply the parking brake.

With the parking brake released and the trailer parking brake engaged (combination vehicles only), check that the trailer parking brake will hold the vehicle by gently trying to pull forward.

Front 64

Engine Start - In cab:

Service Brakes

Back 64

Pull forward at 5 mph, apply the service brake and stop. Check to see that the vehicle does not pull to either side and that it stops when the brake is applied.