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Pre-trip/External Inspection Flashcards

1
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FRONT OF VEHICLE

ID AND CLEARANCE LIGHT LENSES

A

clean, not missing, not broken, amber in color

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FRONT OF VEHICLE

HEADLIGHTS LOW AND HIGH BEAM LENSES

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clean, not missing, not broken, proper color

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FRONT OF VEHICLE

LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS AND FOUR-WAY FLASHER LENSES

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clean, not missing, not broken,
amber in color

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FRONT OF VEHICLE

UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE

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no puddles on the ground, no fluid leaks around / under the engine and transmission

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ENGINE AREA

OIL DIPSTICK LINE

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securely mounted, not cracked, not Bent. I’ll check engine oil level by pulling out the oil dipstick and making sure that fluids are between the add and full marks.
This ensures engine lubrication

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ENGINE AREA

COOLANT RESERVOIR

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securely mounted not cracked not leaking using the sight glass I am making sure fluids are at the proper level between ADD and full marks hoses are securely clamped not bubbled cut cracked freed or leaking

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ENGINE AREA

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR

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securely mounted not cracked not leaking using the sight glass I am making sure fluids are at the proper level between ADD and full marks hoses are securely clamped not bubbled cut cracked frayed or leaking

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ENGINE AREA

AIRLINES

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I will listen for air leaks securely connected not bubbled cut cracked frayed or leaking

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STEERING SYSTEMS

STEERING GEAR BOX

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securely mounted not cracked or leaking no loose or missing nuts or bolts hoses securely clamped not bubbled cut cracked frayed or leaking fittings are securely connected not worn or leaking

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STEERING SYSTEMS

PITMAN ARM, DRAG LINK, STEERING ARM, (AKA STEERING LINKAGE)

A

securely mounted not worn not cracked no missing or loose Castle nuts or cotter keys

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STEERING SYSTEMS

U-JOINTS AND SOCKETS

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securely connected not worn not loose properly greased

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TIRE SYSTEM

INFLATION

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inflation is according to the manufacturer’s specs I will check this by using an air tire gauge

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TIRE SYSTEM

CONDITION

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side walls and treads are not cracked cut have bumps bulges or have damage that exposes tire plies steer tires cannot be retreaded recapped or regroved all tires are the same radial size

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TIRE SYSTEM

DEPTH

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tread depth on steer axle is no less than 4/32 of an inch 2/32 of an inch on drive and trailer axles I will check this using a tire tread depth gauge treads are evenly worn not cut or cracked

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TIRE SYSTEM

AIR VALVE STEMS

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are all accessible not missing broken or damaged cap is not missing and tight

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TIRE SYSTEM

RIM

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securely mounted not damaged not cracked not Bent no illegal welds no rust trails which indicate looseness

17
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TIRE SYSTEM

STUDS AND BOLT HOLES

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studs are securely mounted not broken not loose not missing bolt holes are not out of round (elongated)

18
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TIRE SYSTEM

LUG NUTS

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all lug nuts are present not loose and tight no shiny threads or rust trails which indicate looseness

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SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM

SPRING MOUNTS (FRONT AND BACK)

A

securely mounted not cracked not broken not missing any parts no loose or missing brackets bolts or bushings

20
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SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM

LEAF SPRINGS

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securely mounted not shifted not cracked not missing

21
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SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM

SHOCK ABSORBERS

A

securely mounted not damaged not leaking

22
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SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM

GENERAL APPEARANCE

A

the vehicle is sitting level (front to rear and side to side) a leaning vehicle may indicate a suspension problem

23
Q

SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM

BRAKE HOSES

A

I will listen for air leaks securely connected not bubbled cut cracked frayed or leaking fittings are securely connected not leaking

24
Q

SUSPENSION AND BRAKE SYSTEM

BRAKE DRUMS AND LININGS

A

no grease or oil (contaminants) that can affect breaking capabilities

25
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SIDE OF VEHICLE

SIDE LENSES

A

clean not missing not broken amber in color

26
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SIDE OF VEHICLE

DOOR AND HOOD MIRRORS

A

clean not cracked not broken no illegal stickers mirror brackets are securely mounted not Bent and no missing parts

27
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SIDE OF VEHICLE

BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A

battery box cover is securely mounted batteries are secure from movement not cracked battery connections are tight and not worn battery lines are free of corrosion electrical system cables and lines are tight not worn

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SIDE OF VEHICLE

CNG

A

both are securely mounted not damaged and not leaking fluid lines or securely connected not bubbled cut cracked frayed or leaking caps are secure and tight

29
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SIDE OF VEHICLE

TRACTOR AND TRAILER FRAME

A

no cracks no holes no broken welds no damaged or missing cross members

30
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COUPLING SYSTEM

AIR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

A

air hose fittings are securely connected not leaking on both ends glad hands are securely connected and sealed not cracked not Bent not broken electrical plug is sealed and locked in place on both ends

31
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COUPLING SYSTEM

AIR HOSES AND ELECTRICAL LINES

A

I will listen for any air leaks not cut cracked chafed spliced taped or worn steel braid must not show through all lines are not Tangled crimped pinched or dragging against the vehicle or ground

32
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COUPLING SYSTEM

KINGPIN

A

secure in place not damaged not Bent not worn locking jaws locked around the kingpin shank

33
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COUPLING SYSTEM

TRAILER APRON

A

well did to the trailer frame not Bent not cracked not broken trailer is flat on the skid plate and there is no gap between the trailer apron and skid plate

34
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COUPLING SYSTEM

FIFTH WHEEL SKID PLATE

A

securely mounted to the platform not cracked bent or worn properly greased to avoid friction no loose or missing bolts or pins

35
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COUPLING SYSTEM

RELEASE ARM

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is in the engaged position safety latch is in place

36
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SEMI TRAILER

SIDE AND BACK OF TRAILER REFLECTIVE TAPE

A

securely affixed to the vehicle and present red and white in color and clean

37
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SEMI TRAILER

LANDING GEAR

A

securely mounted fully raised no missing parts crank handle is secure so it won’t strike traffic when driving support frame and landing pads are not damaged the fifth wheel is correctly positioned so the tractor will clear the landing gear on turns

38
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SEMI TRAILER

BACK OF TRAILER ID AND CLEARANCE LIGHT LENSES

A

clean not missing not broken red in color lights working properly

39
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SEMI TRAILER

BACK OF TRAILER TAIL LIGHT LENSES

A

clean not missing not broken red in color lights working properly

Trucking (3 decks)

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