Pre Trip Class A, Form A

Question 1

Approach

Answer 1

All external lights and reflective equipment are clean and none are broken or missing. No puddles under truck

Question 2

Light colors

Answer 2

Clearance: Red on rear, amber elsewhere
Headlights: Clear, high and low beams
Taillights: Amber

Question 3

Engine compartment hoses

Answer 3

No leaks on underside of engine or transmission. Must be in good condition.

Question 4

Coolant

Answer 4

Adequate level of fluid(above fill line)

Question 5

Engine compartment belts

Answer 5

Belts must have between 1/2-3/4 inch play. No cracks, frays, loose fibers or signs of wear. Alternator wires must be securely fastened. (Check water pump and alternator belt-air compressor and power steering are gear driven).

Question 6

All components are supposed to be

Answer 6

Operating properly, not damaged or leaking, and mounted securely

Question 7

Steering box

Answer 7

Securely mounted and not leaking
No missing nuts and/or bolts
Check for power steering fluid leaks or damage to power steering hoses

Question 8

Steering linkage

Answer 8

Connecting links arms and rods are not worn or cracked.
Check that joints and sockets are not worn or loose and no missing nuts, bolts, or cotter keys

Question 9

Suspension springs air and torque

Answer 9

No missing, shifted, cracked or broken leaf springs. No damage and all components are mounted securely. No damage or leaks in the air ride suspension.

Question 10

Slack adjuster and push rods

Answer 10

No broken, loose, or missing parts. For manual slack adjusters, brake pushrod should not move more than an inch when pulled by hand.

Question 11

Brake chambers

Answer 11

No leaks, cracks, or dents, mounted securely. No loose or missing clamps.

Question 12

Brake hoses/lines

Answer 12

No cracks, wear, or leaks on the hoses, lines, and couplings.

Question 13

Drum brake

Answer 13

No cracks, dents, holes. No missing or loose bolts. No dirt, oil, or grease. If visible, linings shouldn’t be dangerously thin.

Question 14

Linings

Answer 14

Visible amount of brake lining is showing.

Question 15

Do all brake components

Answer 15

…the same for each axle

Question 16

Wheels(rims)

Answer 16

No damaged or bent rims. No welds or rust trails.

Question 17

Minimum tread depth

Answer 17

(4/32 on front tires, 2/32 on all others)

Question 18

Tire condition

Answer 18

Tread is evenly worn, no cuts or other damage. Valve stems and caps are not missing, broken or damaged.

Question 19

Tire inflation

Answer 19

Must use a tire gauge to check it is inflated to company specifications.

Question 20

Hub oil/axle seals

Answer 20

No leaks and (if wheel has a sight glass) oil level is inadequate.

Question 21

Lug nuts

Answer 21

All are present, no cracks or distortions, no rust trails or shiny threads(indicates looseness). Bolt holes are not cracked or distorted

Question 22

Spacers and Budd spacing

Answer 22

Check the space between tires for debris or foreign objects.