Pre Trip B Flashcards
Marker Lights
PMS
NCB
No moisture behind the lens
Working
Amber in color
4 functions are parking, running, turning and 4-way/hazard
Driver Door and Mirror Bracket
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
Steps, catwalk, and driver steps
PMS
NCB
Can support the drivers weight
Fuel Tank
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
Exhaust System
PMS
NCB
NIW
No signs of carbon soot which would indicate a carbon monoxide leak
Frames and Cross Members
PMS
NCB
NIW
No missing cross members
Drive Shaft
PMS
NCB
NIW
Secured with U-Joints that are well greased
Bracket and Control Arm
PMS
NCB
NIW
U-Bolt
PMS
NCB
NIW
Path of the u-bolt is over the saddle, around the axle and secured with an anchor plate
Torque Arm
PMS
NCB
NIW
Air Bags
PMS
Soft and pliable
Not leaking any air
Secured to upper and lower mounts
Hydraulic Shock Absorber
PMS
NCB
NIW
Not leaking any hydraulic fluid
Secured with nuts, bolts, and rubber bushings that are soft and pliable
Brake Chamber and Hose
PMS
NCB
NIW
Not leaking any air
All hoses associated are soft and pliable and not leaking any air.
Slack Adjuster and Push Rod
PMS
NCB
NIW
Slack adjuster is well greased
No more than 1 inch of freeplay while the wheels are chocked and brakes are released
Brake shoes and Brake Linings
PMS
NCB
NIW
No less than a quarter inch of friction material
No signs of oil or grease
Brake Drum
PMS
NCB
NIW
No signs of oil or grease, if there was it would indicate an inner axle seal leak
Dual Tires
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
Rim(Steel/Aluminium)
PMS
NCB
NIW
Lug Nuts
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)
Axle Seal
PMS
NCB
NIW
Not leaking any 90 weight gear lube which would indicate an outer axle seal leak
Valve Stem
PMS
NCB
NIW
Secured with metal cap
Not leaking any air
Mud Flap and Bracket
PMS
NCB
Bracker should have 100% DOT tape
At least 8 inches off the ground
5 Function Lights
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.
