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Park Brake Test

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Press clutch in.

Press RED knob in to release trailer’s spring brakes.

YELLOW stays out to engage tractor’s spring brakes.

Put in 1st gear. Ease out on the clutch.

They work.

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Clearance Lights

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Not missing any screws.

Clean and amber in color

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Steering Box

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Not missing any nuts or bolts.

Wipe it, it has no leaks.

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Brake Chamber

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Not missing any nuts or bolts.

No audible leaks

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Mirror Brackets

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Not missing any nuts or bolts.

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Apron

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

No gap or daylight between the apron and the fifth wheel

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Tail Lights

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked or broken.

Clean and red in color

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Fire Extinguisher

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Properly mounted and secured.

Properly rated ABC.

Is charged because I can see the indicator is green.

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Cat Walk & Steps

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Not missing any nuts or bolts.

Clear of debris that could make me trip or fall

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Seat Belts

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cut, cracked, or frayed

Latches & unlatches

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Clearance Lights
Turn Signals
Headlights
Reflectors

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Clean and amber in color

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Tandem Axle Trailer Tires

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Proper inflation

Not cut, cracked, or scraped

2/32”

Valve caps & stems are not missing, broken, or damaged

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Windshield Weather Stripping

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cut, cracked, or frayed.

Is not leaking

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Alternator Belt

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cut, cracked, or frayed.

It should have no more than 3/4” of play.

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Power Steering Reservoir Hoses

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Not missing any nuts or bolts.

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U-Bolts

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No missing nuts

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Door Hinges

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Not missing any nuts or bolts.

Lift on door, They are secure

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Mirrors

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked or broken.

Clean and have no stickers to block my view

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Universal Joints

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Front & Rear

Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Not missing any nuts or bolts.

They are free of debris

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Glad Hands

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

No audible leaks

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Mirrors (left & right)

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Properly mounted and secured.

Clean and have no stickers to block my view.

They are adjusted for me.

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Alternator Belt

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3/4” of play

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Gear Driven Water Pump

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Not missing any nuts or bolts.

Wipe it, it has no leaks.

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Locking Jaws

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Properly mounted and secured.

Not cracked, bent, or broken.

Locked around the king pin.

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Gear Driven Air Compressor Hoses
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. No audible leaks.
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Fuel Tank, Straps, & Steps
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. The cap is tight and has no leaks from tank or lines
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Windshield
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked or broken. Clean and have no stickers to block my view.
28
Pig Tail or Electrical Cord
From my tractor to my trailer Properly mounted and secured. Not cut, cracked, or frayed. No wires are showing The cord and air hoses clear the frame
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Service Brake Check
5 MPH Apply brakes. Truck should not pull left or right.
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Rims
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. No illegal welds
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Door Latches
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. It locks and unlocks
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Weather Stripping
Properly mounted and secured. Not cut, cracked, or frayed There is none missing
33
Triangles
I have 3 triangles, 6 fuses, or 3 liquid burning flares Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked or broken. Red
34
Spring Hanger
Front & Rear Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. Bushings are not damaged
35
Air Bag Mounting Brackets
Top & Bottom Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts.
36
Trailer Frame, Cross Members, Side Rails, & Floor Boards
Front to Rear Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. Wipe it, it has no leaks.
37
Torsion Bar
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts.
38
DOT Reflective Tape & Reflectors
Properly mounted and secured. Not cut, cracked, or frayed. Clean and red in color. There are none missing.
39
Mud Flaps
Properly mounted and secured. Not damaged.
40
Shock Absorbers
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. Wipe it, it has no leaks.
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Cross Members
Front & Rear Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts.
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Clearance Lights
Clean and red in color
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Brake Drum
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Wipe it, Free of contaminants such as debris or oil/grease
44
Leaf Springs
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. There are none missing and they are in line
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Tug Test for Trailer
Push YELLOW knob in to release tractor's spring brakes. Pull Red knob out to engage trailer's spring brakes. Put in 1st gear. Ease out on clutch. They work. Leave it in gear. Turn ignition off. Turn key back on, but do not crank engine. Push RED valve in. (Note: Both valves are now pushed in.) Wait for initial drop. I hear no leaks. Apply brakes. With brakes applied and engine off, I should not lose over 4 psi in 1 minute.
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Door Tie Back Hooks
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts.
47
Landing Gear
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. The feet are secure. It is fully raised. The crank handle is in the raised locked position.
48
Header Boards
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. No missing rivets Appears secure enough to hold a load in an emergency stop
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Brake Hoses
Properly mounted and secured. Not cut, cracked, or frayed. No audible leaks
50
Slack Adjuster & Push Rods
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. No missing pins or cotter keys With brakes released — should be no more than 1" of pull by hand
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Frame
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Does not have excessive holes
52
Bud Wheels
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Evenly spaced and free of debris
53
U-Bolts
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. No missing nuts
54
Steering Linkage
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. No missing cotter pins
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Clearance Lights & Reflectors
Front to Middle Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked or broken. Not missing any screws. Clean and amber in color
56
Axle Seal
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. Wipe it, it has no leaks.
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Drive Axle Tires
Proper inflation Not cut, cracked, or scraped 2/32" Valve caps & stems are not missing, broken, or damaged
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Walk Up to Vehicle
No leaks or puddles under engine and transmission
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Frame
No excessive holes
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Radiator Hoses
Properly mounted and secured. Not cut, cracked, or frayed. They have no leaks.
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Wipers & Washers
Properly mounted and secured. Not bent, cracked, or frayed. None are missing
62
Hub Oil Seal
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. Wipe it, it has no leaks. The sight glass is full because I can see it
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Oil
Pull stick, wipe it, put it back, pull it back out and make sure it is clean and full.
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Torsion Bar
Front & Rear They are in line.
65
Drive Shaft
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken.
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Power Steering Reservoir
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. Wipe it, it has no leaks. Check dip stick if possible.
67
Gear Driven Air Compressor
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. Wipe it, it has no leaks.
68
Radiator Reservoir
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. Wipe it, it has no leaks. I can see it is full through the sight glass
69
Fifth Wheel
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. No missing pins or cotter keys. The sliding fifth wheel has locking pins.
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Platform
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts.
71
Tandem Release Arm
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. No missing pins or cotter keys. It is in the locked position because I can see the pins.
72
Air Hoses
From my tractor to my trailer. Properly mounted and secured. Not cut, cracked, or frayed. No audible leaks.
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Air Bags
Not cut, cracked, or frayed. No audible leaks
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Fifth Wheel Mounting Bracket
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts.
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Brake Lining
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked or broken. Not worn dangerously thin No less than 1/4" Also free of contaminants
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Hoses
No audible leaks
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Steer Tires
Proper inflation Not cut, cracked, or scraped. 4/32" Valve caps & stems are not missing, broken, or damaged
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Leaf Springs
There are none missing and they are in line
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Lug Nuts
Properly mounted and secured. None are missing No rust trail to indicate loosening No shiny threads to indicate cross threading
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Fifth Wheel Release Arm
Properly mounted and secured. No missing pins or cotter keys. Is in the locked position. The safety latch is in place.
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Pump Down
I am going to do my Pump Down. At no less than 60 psi, I should get a warning light or an air buzzer. Now I am going to finish my Pump Down. Between 25-40 psi both valves pop out indicating the Tractor Protection Valve is working.
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Dayton Wheel Spacers
Evenly spaced, free of debris
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Fuses
Spare for every circuit and the circuit breakers reset themselves
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King Pin
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken.
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Exhaust System
Properly mounted and secured. Not cracked, bent, or broken. Not missing any nuts or bolts. It has no soot to indicate a leakage

Pre-Trip Inspection (2 decks)

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