Pre Trip

Question 1

Front of truck

Lights

Answer 1

Identify all lights and color left, right, 4-ways, high and low beam, parking lights. Not cracked or broken

Question 2

Hood mirrors

Answer 2

All required mirrors are present, not cracked, broken or missing they are clean

Question 3

Leaks

Answer 3

No puddles or drips of oil, coolant or power steering fluid under vehicle

Question 4

Engine compartment

Coolant

Answer 4

Proper level, not leaking

Hoses: not cracked, securely attached, not leaking

Question 5

Alternator

Answer 5

Securely mounted, no missing parts, nuts or bolts, wiring-Good connection, not frayed Belts 3/4 max flex, not cracked or frayed

Question 6

Water pump

Answer 6

Mounted securely, no missing parts, no leaks, hoses attached and not leaking. The pump is belt driven 3/4 inch max flex, not cracked or frayed

Question 7

Exhaust

Answer 7

Mounted securely from engine to tailpipe, no dents, holes, leaks
No black soot streaks

Question 8

Frame

Answer 8

Front to rear and side to side

No cracks, damage, missing bolts, or weld repairs. Cross members securely mounted not damaged

Question 9

Oil

Answer 9

Proper level, oil is in good condition

Question 10

Air compressor

Answer 10

Mounted securely, no missing parts, nuts or bolts, no leaks, gear driven belts 1/2 to 3/4 inch flex belts are not cracked frayed or broken

Question 11

Power steering reservoir

Answer 11

Securely mounted, hoses attached and are not leaking Proper level, fluid in good condition. Specify if it’s gear or belt Driven
Belts 3/4 inch max flex

Question 12

Steering gear box

Answer 12

Mounted securely, no missing parts, nuts or bolts, no leaks, hoses attached and are not leaking

Question 13

Steering linkage

Answer 13

Steering shaft is not bent and no free play

4 piece linkage from gear box to wheels not worn or cracked (steering arms, tie rods, drag link and pitman arm) joints and bushings greased, they Are not worn or loose, no loose or missing castle nuts, bolts, or cotter pins

Question 14

Front suspension

Springs

Answer 14

Not cracked, shifted or missing, mounts secure in the front, back and u bolts, u bolts not cracked, broken or missing

Question 15

Shocks

Answer 15

Securely mounted, not leaking, broken or missing

Question 16

Front brakes

Answer 16

Hoses and lines, attached securely, not cracked or worn, not leaking

Question 17

Brake chamber

Answer 17

Securely mounted, no loose clamps, not cracked or broken, not leaking

Question 18

Slack adjuster and push rod

Answer 18

Securely mounted, no bent, broken, loose, or missing parts. Push rod has max of 1 inch movement by hand when brakes are released

Question 19

Linings or pads

Answer 19

Securely mounted, not worn dangerously thin, no grease or oil

Question 20

Front wheel

Answer 20

Inner axle seal

Securely mounted, not leaking, proper level,

Question 21

Tires

Answer 21

Inflated to company or manufacturers specs

Valve stems capped not leaking or damaged

Condition- no cuts, bulges, evenly worn tread depth minimum of 4/32

Question 22

Rims

Answer 22

No dents, no illegal welds, no rust streaking indicating looseness

Question 23

Lug nuts

Answer 23

None missing, no rust streaks indicating looseness, no cracks radiating from holes or distortion of holes

Question 24

Outer hub oil seal

Answer 24

Securely mounted, bolts tight, proper level not leaking

Question 25

Rear or truck

Lights and reflectors left, right, 4-way, tail, brake, reverse

Answer 25

Clean and free of obstruction, proper color, working

Question 26

Mud flaps

Answer 26

Securely mounted not damaged or missing