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1
Q

Brake Lining

A

Not worn dangerously thin

No less than 1/4”

Also free of contaminants

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2
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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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4
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Door Latches

A

It locks and unlocks

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5
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DOT Reflective Tape & Reflectors

A

Clean and red in color.

There are none missing.

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6
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Slack Adjuster & Push Rods

A

No missing pins or cotter keys

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

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7
Q

Drive Axle Tires

A

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

A

No missing nuts

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11
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Leaf Springs

A

There are none missing and they are in line

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12
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Brake Chamber

A

No audible leaks

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13
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Door Hinges

A

They are secure

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14
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Fifth Wheel Release Arm

A

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

A

No missing nuts

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16
Q

Fire Extinguisher

A

Properly rated ABC.

Is charged because I can see the indicator is green.

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17
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Exhaust System

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It has no soot to indicate a leakage

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18
Q

Torsion Bar

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Front & Rear

They are in line.

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19
Q

Clearance Lights

A

Clean and amber in color

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20
Q

Tandem Release Arm

A

No missing pins or cotter keys.

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

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21
Q

Fuses

A

Spare for every circuit

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22
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Leaf Springs

A

There are none missing and they are in line

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23
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Mirrors

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Clean and have no stickers to block my view

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24
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Tail Lights

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Clean and red in color

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25
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Clearance Lights
Turn Signals
Headlights
Reflectors

A

Clean and amber in color

26
Q

Apron

A

No gap or daylight between the apron and the fifth wheel

27
Q

Lug Nuts

A

None are missing

No rust trail to indicate loosening

No shiny threads to indicate cross threading

28
Q

Clearance Lights

A

Clean and red in color

29
Q

Landing Gear

A

The feet are secure.

It is fully raised.

The crank handle is in the raised locked position.

30
Q

Seat Belts

A

Latches & unlatches

31
Q

Hoses

A

No audible leaks

32
Q

Cat Walk & Steps

A

Clear of debris that could make me trip or fall

33
Q

Trailer Frame, Cross Members, Side Rails, & Floor Boards

A

Front to Rear

34
Q

Mirrors

A

Clean and have no stickers to block my view.

They are adjusted for me.

35
Q

Universal Joints

A

Front & Rear

They are free of debris

36
Q

Air Bags

A

No audible leaks

37
Q

Cross Members

A

Front & Rear

38
Q

Tandem Axle Trailer Tires

A

Proper inflation

2/32”

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

39
Q

Glad Hands

A

No audible leaks

40
Q

Locking Jaws

A

Locked around the king pin.

41
Q

Fifth Wheel

A

No missing pins or cotter keys.

The sliding fifth wheel has locking pins.

42
Q

Wipers & Washers

A

None are missing

43
Q

Dayton Wheel Spacers

A

Evenly spaced, free of debris

44
Q

Alternator Belt

A

3/4” of play

45
Q

Bud Wheels

A

Evenly spaced and free of debris

46
Q

Air Bag Mounting Brackets

A

Top & Bottom

47
Q

Frame

A

No excessive holes

48
Q

Fuel Tank, Straps, & Steps

A

The cap is tight and has no leaks from tank or lines

49
Q

Hub Oil Seal

A

The sight glass is full because I can see it

50
Q

Air Hoses

A

From my tractor to my trailer.

No audible leaks.

51
Q

Weather Stripping

A

There is none missing

52
Q

Brake Hoses

A

No audible leaks

53
Q

Spring Hanger

A

Front & Rear

Bushings are not damaged

54
Q

Brake Drum

A

Free of contaminants such as debris or oil/grease

55
Q

Rims

A

No illegal welds

56
Q

Windshield

A

Clean and have no stickers to block my view.

57
Q

Steer Tires

A

Proper inflation

4/32”

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

58
Q

Triangles

A

Red

59
Q

Header Boards

A

No missing rivets

Appears secure enough to hold a load in an emergency stop

60
Q

Pig Tail or Electrical Cord

A

From my tractor to my trailer

No wires are showing

The cord and air hoses clear the frame

61
Q

Steering Linkage

A

No missing cotter pins

Pre-Trip Inspection (2 decks)

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