Connection Components

Question 1

Air Lines

Answer 1

The air lines are properly mounted and secured.

I am listening for any air leaks.

They are not cut, chafed or worn.

They are not tangled, pinched or dragon against the tractor parts.

Question 2

Electrical Lines

Answer 2

The electrical lines are properly mounted and secure.

They are not cut, frayed and have no splices.

They are not tangled, pinched or dragging against the tractor parts.

Question 3

Glad Hands

Answer 3

The glad hands are properly mounted and secured in the locked position.

I am checking to make sure that they are connected correctly and not loose.

Question 4

Fifth Wheel

Answer 4

The mounting bolts are securely attached.

I am looking for loose or missing mounting brackets, clamps, bolts and nuts.

Question 5

Platform

Answer 5

I am checking the platform to make sure it is not bent, cracked or twisted.

The pin is securely attached.

The release arm is in the engaged position.

The safety catch is not loose, bent or missing.

Question 6

5th wheel skid plate

Answer 6

I would check the skid plate for proper lubrication.

The skid plate is properly mounted and secured to the platform.

The bolts and pins are secure, not loose or missing.

Question 7

Locking Jaws

Answer 7

I would look down the throat of the fifth wheel to check that the locking jaws are fully clasped around the king pin.

Question 8

Kingpin

Answer 8

I would check that the king pin is not bent, cracked or twisted.

Question 9

Apron

Answer 9

The visible part of the apron is not bent, cracked or shifted.

I would check to make sure that it is properly lubricated.

Question 10

Gap

Answer 10

The trailer is laying flat on the skid plate with no gap.