Driver Fuel Area

Question 1

Clearance Lights

Answer 1

The clearance lights are amber in color.

They are not cracked, chipped or missing.

Question 2

Mirrors

Answer 2

The mirrors are properly mounted and secure at each mounting point.

They are not loose, bent or missing.

The glass is not cracked, chipped or missing.

Question 3

Door

Answer 3

The door opens and closes properly from the outside,

The hinges are secure and not loose.

The seal is not ripped, cracked or missing.

Question 4

Steps

Answer 4

The steps are properly mounted and secure.

They are not bent, loose or missing.

They are free of debris.

Question 5

Battery Box

Answer 5

The battery box is properly mounted and secure.

The cover is on tight.

To check the battery I would remove the cover and check that it is secure.

I would check for any loose or missing nuts.

There should be no corrosion.

Question 6

Fuel Tank

Answer 6

The tank is properly mounted and secure.

The straps are secure and are not cracked or rusted.

The tank is not cracked, leaking or rusted.

The cap is on tight and is not missing.

Question 7

Catwalk

Answer 7

The catwalk is properly mounted and secure to the frame.

It is clear of objects.

The bolts are not loose or missing.

Question 8

Frame

Answer 8

I am checking the frames for cracks, broken welds and holes on the frame members, cross members, box and floor.

Question 9

Drive Shaft

Answer 9

The drive shaft is properly mounted and secure.

It is not bent, cracked or twisted.

The u joints are free of debris.

Question 10

Exhaust System

Answer 10

The exhaust is properly mounted and secure.

It is not bent, twisted, leaking exhaust or rusted through.

The clamps are on tight and are not missing or loose.

I would check for any soot or rust trails for signs of damage.

Question 11

Springs

Answer 11

The mounting bracket is properly mounted and secure.
-The bolts are not loose or missing.

The springs are not cracked, shifted or missing.

The bushings are not cracked, loose or missing.

Question 12

U-Bolts

Answer 12

The u-bolts are properly mounted and secure.

They are not bent, twisted or cracked.

The nuts are not loose or missing.

Question 13

Air Suspension

Answer 13

The air suspension is properly mounted and secure at the top and bottom.

They are not cracked, cut or leaking.

Question 14

Shock Absorbers

Answer 14

The shock absorber is properly mounted and secure at the top and bottom.

They are not bent, dented or leaking.

Question 15

Air Hoses

Answer 15

The air hoses are securely attached.

They are not leaking, kinked, bulging or cracked.

The mounting couplings are not loose or missing.

Question 16

Air Brake Chamber

Answer 16

The air brake chamber is properly mounted and secure.

It is not cracked, dented or rusted through. The clamp is not loose, missing or cracked.

Question 17

Slack Adjuster and Push Rod

Answer 17

I am looking for loose, missing or broken pins.

To check that they are working properly I would chock the wheels and release the brakes.

It can’t move more than 1 inch with the brakes released.

Question 18

Drum Brake

Answer 18

I am checking the drum brake for cracks, dents or holes that are rusted through.

The bolts are not loose or missing.

I am also checking for contaminates such as debris, oil or grease.

Question 19

Brake Linings

Answer 19

The brake linings should be no less than 1/4 inch thick.

Question 20

Rear Tires

Answer 20

The rear tire should have no less than 2/32 inch in the major tread grooves.

I would move my hand over the tire to check that it isn’t worn unevenly.

I would check the sidewall for separation, cracks, cuts or bulges.

I would check the tire pressure with a gauge. The sidewall tells me what the correct pressure should be.

Question 21

Rear tire (continued)

Answer 21

The valve stem is not missing out leaking.

The cap is on tight and is not missing.

I would check between the tires to make sure they aren’t touching and there are no foreign debris.

Question 22

Rims

Answer 22

The rims are not dented, cracked or bent.

It should not have any illegal welds.

Question 23

Lug Nuts

Answer 23

The lug nuts are not missing, cracked and are on tight.

There are no signs of looseness such as rust trails or shiny threads.

Question 24

Splash Gaurds

Answer 24

The splash guards are properly mounted and secure.

They are not missing, cracked or ripped.

The DOT tape is in position, not missing and is clearly visible.

Question 25

Rear Lights

Answer 25

The rear lights are red in color.
-reverse lights are white.

They are not cracked, chipped or missing.