Pre Trip B

Question 1

Marker Lights

Answer 1

PMS
NCB
No moisture behind the lens
Working
Amber in color
4 functions are parking, running, turning and 4-way/hazard

Question 2

Driver Door and Mirror Bracket

Answer 2

PMS
NCB
Handle latches and unlatches
Rubber seal is soft and pliable, not leaking any moisture
Hinges have no illegal welds
Mirror bracket is not damaged

Question 3

Steps, catwalk, and driver steps

Answer 3

PMS
NCB
Can support the drivers weight

Question 4

Fuel Tank

Answer 4

PMS and secured with a minimum of 2 metal straps with rubber linings
NCB
NIW
Not leaking any fuel from the tank or lines
The cap is present and tight and it is secured with a metal chain
Rubber seal is soft and pliable, not leaking any fuel
The tank is well vented

Question 5

Exhaust System

Answer 5

PMS
NCB
NIW
No signs of carbon soot which would indicate a carbon monoxide leak

Question 6

Frames and Cross Members

Answer 6

PMS
NCB
NIW
No missing cross members

Question 7

Drive Shaft

Answer 7

PMS
NCB
NIW
Secured with U-Joints that are well greased

Question 8

Bracket and Control Arm

Answer 8

PMS
NCB
NIW

Question 9

U-Bolt

Answer 9

PMS
NCB
NIW
Path of the u-bolt is over the saddle, around the axle and secured with an anchor plate

Question 10

Torque Arm

Answer 10

PMS
NCB
NIW

Question 11

Air Bags

Answer 11

PMS
Soft and pliable
Not leaking any air
Secured to upper and lower mounts

Question 12

Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Answer 12

PMS
NCB
NIW
Not leaking any hydraulic fluid
Secured with nuts, bolts, and rubber bushings that are soft and pliable

Question 13

Brake Chamber and Hose

Answer 13

PMS
NCB
NIW
Not leaking any air
All hoses associated are soft and pliable and not leaking any air.

Question 14

Slack Adjuster and Push Rod

Answer 14

PMS
NCB
NIW
Slack adjuster is well greased
No more than 1 inch of freeplay while the wheels are chocked and brakes are released

Question 15

Brake shoes and Brake Linings

Answer 15

PMS
NCB
NIW
No less than a quarter inch of friction material
No signs of oil or grease

Question 16

Brake Drum

Answer 16

PMS
NCB
NIW
No signs of oil or grease, if there was it would indicate an inner axle seal leak

Question 17

Dual Tires

Answer 17

PMS to the rim
No abrasions, bulges, cuts or exposed material on the side wall
It can be recapped
Same size and type across the axle
No less than 2/32 tread depth in all major grooves
3-5 inches of spacing between the tires and free of debris
Filled to manufacturers specs or from 100-110 psi
Not leaking any air

Question 18

Rim(Steel/Aluminium)

Answer 18

PMS
NCB
NIW

Question 19

Lug Nuts

Answer 19

All 10 lug nuts present and tight
No sign of shiny metal or rust streaks which would indicate looseness(steel rim)
No signs of white powder which would indicate looseness(Aluminium rim)

Question 20

Axle Seal

Answer 20

PMS
NCB
NIW
Not leaking any 90 weight gear lube which would indicate an outer axle seal leak

Question 21

Valve Stem

Answer 21

PMS
NCB
NIW
Secured with metal cap
Not leaking any air

Question 22

Mud Flap and Bracket

Answer 22

PMS
NCB
Bracker should have 100% DOT tape
At least 8 inches off the ground

Question 23

5 Function Lights

Answer 23

PMS
NCB
No moisture behind the lens
Working
Rubber seal is soft and pliable, not leaking any moisture
Clear light has 1 function which is reverse
Red lights have 5 functions: Parking, running, 4-way, turning and braking.