Coupling Area Details

Question 0

Air lines

Answer 0

Properly mounted and secured at both ends
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts
Not leaking

Question 1

Electric lines

Answer 1

Properly mounted and secured at both ends
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts
No exposed wires

Question 2

Glad hands

Answer 2

Properly mounted and secured
That the glad hand seals are in good condition
No cracks or signs of dry rotten
Not leaking air

Question 3

Apron

Answer 3

Properly mounted and secured

Not cracked, bent, or broken

Question 4

Gap

Answer 4

No visible gap between apron and skid plate

Question 5

Skid plate

Answer 5

Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Properly lubed

Question 6

King pin

Answer 6

Properly mounted and secure

Not cracked, bent, or broken

Question 7

Locking jaws

Answer 7

Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Fully locked around the king pin

Question 8

Platform

Answer 8

Properly mounted and secured

Not cracked, bent, or broken

Question 9

Mounting bolts

Answer 9

Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken
None missing

Question 10

Release arm and safety latch

Answer 10

Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Is in the fully locked position

Question 11

Sliding fifth wheel and locking pin

Answer 11

Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Is in the fully locked position

Question 12

Clearance

Answer 12

Make sure that there is proper space between the tractor mud flap and the trailer landing gear