Front Half Of Truck

Question 1

Light, Lenses & Reflectors

Answer 1

• Clean
• Not Broken
• or Missing
• Are the proper color for their location
  (Amber front & sides - Red in the Rear)

Question 2

Reflective Tape

Answer 2

Securely affixed in the proper color and location on the tractor & trailer

Question 3

Engine & Transmission

Answer 3

There are no dripping fluids or puddles of oil, coolant or fuel under my engine or transmission

Question 4

Oil Level

Answer 4

My oil is at the safe operating range between add and full mark - I’d check it with the dipstick

Question 5

Coolant Level

Answer 5

My coolant is at the safe operating range between add and full mark - I’d check it with the the sight glass

Question 6

Power Steering

Answer 6

My Power Steering Fluid is at the safe operating range between add and full mark - I’d check it with the dipstick or sight glass

Question 7

Steering Box

Answer 7

Is securely mounted
Not leaking
Or missing nuts, bolts, cotter pins

Question 8

Hoses and connections

Answer 8

Are not:
- Cracked
- Worn
- or Leaking

Question 9

Steering Links, Arms & Rods

Answer 9

Are not:
- Cracked
- Worn

Question 10

Ball Joints & Sockets

Answer 10

Are not:
- Worn
- Loose
- Missing Nuts, Bolt, Cotter Pins

Question 11

Spring mount Bolts, Brackets, Bushings and Hangers

Answer 11

Are:
- Securely mounted
- Not Cracked
- Broken
- Missing
- Damaged

Question 12

Springs

Answer 12

Are not:
- Cracked
- Broken
- Missing
- Shifted

Question 13

Shock Absorbers

Answer 13

Are:
- Securely Mounted
- Not Damaged
- Leaking

Question 14

Coupling from frame to chamber

Answer 14

• Securely Connected
• Not Leaking

Question 15

Brake Hoses

Answer 15

• Supplying air & in Good Condition
• Not Cracked
• Worn
• Frayed
• Leaking

Question 16

Brake Lining & Brake Drum

Answer 16

Showing no signs of
- Debris
- Oil
- Grease

Question 17

Truck is sitting

Answer 17

Level Front/ Back/ Side/ Side

Question 18

Tire & Valve Stem

Answer 18

• Properly inflated (checked with a tire gauge)
• Valve stem is accessible, the cap is not broken, damaged or missing
• 4/32nd on steer
• 2/32nd on all of the others
• All Evenly Worn and I’d check depth with a depth gauge
• no signs of:
  — Cuts
  — Bumps
  — Bulges
  — Damage
  — Or Exposed body plies to the tire tread or Sidewall

Question 19

Rim & Wheel

Answer 19

No Visible:
- Cracks
- Damage
- Bent Rims
- Welding Repairs

Question 20

Lug Nuts & Studs

Answer 20

Are All:

• Present
• Not Cracked
• Broken
• Damaged
• Missing
• Loose — indicated by rust trails or shiny threads
• Bolt holes are free of cracks and distortions

Question 21

Axle Hub Seal

Answer 21

• Not Leaking
• Oil is at proper level

Question 22

Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines

Answer 22

Fuel tank is
- Securely Mounted

Fuel Tank Cap is
- Tight

There are no leaks from my tank, cap or lines

Question 23

Mirror

Answer 23

• Clean
• Not Cracked

Question 24

Mirror Bracket

Answer 24

• Securely Mounted
• Not Bent
• Or Missing any parts