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1
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Brake Lining

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Not worn dangerously thin

No less than 1/4”

Also free of contaminants

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Frame

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Does not have excessive holes

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3
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Walk Up to Vehicle

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No leaks or puddles under engine and transmission

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Door Latches

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It locks and unlocks

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DOT Reflective Tape & Reflectors

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Clean and red in color.

There are none missing.

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Slack Adjuster & Push Rods

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No missing pins or cotter keys

With brakes released — should be no more than 1” of pull by hand

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Drive Axle Tires

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Proper inflation

2/32”

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

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8
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Clearance Lights & Reflectors

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Front to Middle

Clean and amber in color

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9
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Windshield Weather Stripping

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Is not leaking

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10
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U-Bolts

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No missing nuts

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Leaf Springs

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There are none missing and they are in line

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12
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Brake Chamber

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No audible leaks

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13
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Door Hinges

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They are secure

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Fifth Wheel Release Arm

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No missing pins or cotter keys.

Is in the locked position.

The safety latch is in place.

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15
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U-Bolts

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No missing nuts

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16
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Fire Extinguisher

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Properly rated ABC.

Is charged because I can see the indicator is green.

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Exhaust System

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It has no soot to indicate a leakage

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18
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Torsion Bar

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Front & Rear

They are in line.

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Clearance Lights

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Clean and amber in color

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Tandem Release Arm

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No missing pins or cotter keys.

It is in the locked position because I can see the pins.

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21
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Fuses

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Spare for every circuit

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22
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Leaf Springs

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There are none missing and they are in line

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Mirrors

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Clean and have no stickers to block my view

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Tail Lights

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Clean and red in color

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Clearance Lights Turn Signals Headlights Reflectors
Clean and amber in color
26
Apron
No gap or daylight between the apron and the fifth wheel
27
Lug Nuts
None are missing No rust trail to indicate loosening No shiny threads to indicate cross threading
28
Clearance Lights
Clean and red in color
29
Landing Gear
The feet are secure. It is fully raised. The crank handle is in the raised locked position.
30
Seat Belts
Latches & unlatches
31
Hoses
No audible leaks
32
Cat Walk & Steps
Clear of debris that could make me trip or fall
33
Trailer Frame, Cross Members, Side Rails, & Floor Boards
Front to Rear
34
Mirrors
Clean and have no stickers to block my view. They are adjusted for me.
35
Universal Joints
Front & Rear They are free of debris
36
Air Bags
No audible leaks
37
Cross Members
Front & Rear
38
Tandem Axle Trailer Tires
Proper inflation 2/32" Valve caps & stems are not missing, broken, or damaged
39
Glad Hands
No audible leaks
40
Locking Jaws
Locked around the king pin.
41
Fifth Wheel
No missing pins or cotter keys. The sliding fifth wheel has locking pins.
42
Wipers & Washers
None are missing
43
Dayton Wheel Spacers
Evenly spaced, free of debris
44
Alternator Belt
3/4" of play
45
Bud Wheels
Evenly spaced and free of debris
46
Air Bag Mounting Brackets
Top & Bottom
47
Frame
No excessive holes
48
Fuel Tank, Straps, & Steps
The cap is tight and has no leaks from tank or lines
49
Hub Oil Seal
The sight glass is full because I can see it
50
Air Hoses
From my tractor to my trailer. No audible leaks.
51
Weather Stripping
There is none missing
52
Brake Hoses
No audible leaks
53
Spring Hanger
Front & Rear Bushings are not damaged
54
Brake Drum
Free of contaminants such as debris or oil/grease
55
Rims
No illegal welds
56
Windshield
Clean and have no stickers to block my view.
57
Steer Tires
Proper inflation 4/32" Valve caps & stems are not missing, broken, or damaged
58
Triangles
Red
59
Header Boards
No missing rivets Appears secure enough to hold a load in an emergency stop
60
Pig Tail or Electrical Cord
From my tractor to my trailer No wires are showing The cord and air hoses clear the frame
61
Steering Linkage
No missing cotter pins

Pre-Trip Inspection (2 decks)

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