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Pre-Trip Part 2 Flashcards

1
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Frame and cross members (tractor)

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts, bolts, or cross members
-no welds or holes other than factory

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Drive shaft

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-not bent, cracked, or twisted

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Air and electrical lines

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-not cut, cracked, dry rot, or bulging
-no electrical damage
-all lines are properly secured to the tractor and are not tangled, pinched, or dragging against the tractor
-hear no leaks

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Glad hands

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-locked in place on the trailer

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Electrical plug

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-firmly seated
-locked in place on the trailer

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Trailer face and header board

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-no holes, cracks, bulges, or missing rivets

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Spring mounts front and back and u-bolts

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts

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Leaf springs

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-properly aligned
-not missing more than 1/4 of 1 leaf spring

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Brake hoses

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-not cut, cracked, dry rot, or bulging
-hear no leaks

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Brake chamber and locking ring

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-hear no leaks

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11
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Slack adjuster and push rod

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-sits at a 90* angle
-with the brakes off I should not be able to pull it more than 1”

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12
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Cotter pin

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-intact

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Brake lining

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-not worn dangerously thin
-see no sign of oil or grease

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Brake drums

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no welds or holes other than factory
-see no sign of oil or grease

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Tires

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-at the proper pressure checked with a pressure gage
-not cut, cracked, dry rot, or bulging of the side walls
-no uneven tread wear
-both valve caps and stems are not missing, broken, or damaged
-tread depth no less than 2/32”
-tires are properly spaced
-no debris between the tires

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16
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Rims (inner and outer)

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no welds or holes other than factory

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Lug nuts and studs

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-no missing lug nuts or studs
-no sign of running rust which would indicate a loose lug nut

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Axel seal

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-see no leaks

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Mud flaps

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-not missing or damaged
-no missing nuts or bolts
-DOT tape runs the full length of the mud flap

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Air bag mounts (top and bottom)

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts

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Air bag

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-not cut, cracked, dry rot, or bulging
-hear no leaks

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Shock absorber

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-see no leaks

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23
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5th wheel release arm

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-in the locked position
-no missing nuts or bolts

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24
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Platform

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-not bent, cracked, or broken
-all mounting bolts are in place
-securely mounted

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25
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Sliding 5th wheel locking pins

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-pins are in the locked position
-5th wheel is positioned so that the tractor frame will clear the landing gear in turns

26
Q

5th wheel skid plate

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-securely mounted
-no missing nuts or bolts
-properly greased

27
Q

Apron

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no space between the 5th wheel and the apron

28
Q

Locking jaws

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-locked around the shank of my kingpin, not the head

29
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King pin

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken

30
Q

Tail lights and reflectors

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-red in color
-clean
-not chipped, cracked, or broken

31
Q

Reverse lights

A

-clear in color
-clean
-not chipped, cracked, or broken

32
Q

Landing gear

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts, bolts, or parts
-legs are fully raised
-no debris on the feet
-crank handle in the stowed position

33
Q

Side of my trailer

A

-no holes, cracks, bulges, or missing rivets

34
Q

DOT tape

A

-not cracked or peeling
-runs the full length if the trailer

35
Q

Reflectors, marker lights and turn signals

A

-amber in color
-clean
-not chipped, cracked, or broken

36
Q

Frame and cross members (trailer)

A

-no cracks, broken welds, holes, or other damage to the frame, cross members, box, or floor

37
Q

Sliding tandems release arm

A

-locking pins are in the locked position
-release arm is secure

38
Q

Spring mounts (front and back) and u-bolts

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
- no missing nuts or bolts

39
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Leaf springs

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-properly aligned
-not missing more than 1/4 of 1 leaf

40
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Torsion bar

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts

41
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Torque mount and torque arm

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts

42
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Air bag mounts (top and bottom)

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts

43
Q

Air bags

A

-not cut, cracked, dry rot, or bulging
-hear no leaks

44
Q

Shock absorber

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-see no leaks

45
Q

Brake hoses

A

-not cut, cracked, dry rot, or bulging
-hear no leaks

46
Q

Brake chamber and locking ring

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-hear no leaks

47
Q

Slack adjuster and push rod

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
‐no missing nuts or bolts
-sits at a 90* angle
-with the brakes off I shouldn’t be able to pull more than 1”

48
Q

Cotter pin

49
Q

Brake lining

A

-not worn dangerously thin
-no sign of oil or grease

50
Q

Brake drum

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no welds or holes other than factory
-no sign of oil or grease

51
Q

Tires

A

-at the proper pressure measured with a pressure gage
-not cut, cracked, dry rot, or bulging of the sidewall
-no uneven tread wear
-both valve caps and stems are not missing, broken, or damaged
-tread depth no less than 2/32”
-tires are properly spaced
-no debris between the tires

52
Q

Rims (inner and outer)

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
‐no welds or holes other than factory

53
Q

Lug nuts and studs

A

-no missing lug nuts or studs
-no signs of running rust which would indicate a loose lug nut

54
Q

Hub oil seal

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-filled to the proper level
-see no leaks

55
Q

Mud flaps

A

-not missing or damaged
-no missing nuts or bolts

56
Q

ABS light

A

-amber in color
-clean
-not chipped, cracked or broken

57
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Clearance lights, ID lights, taillights, reflectors

A

-red in color
-clean
-not chipped cracked or broken

58
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Trailer doors

A

-doors and hinges are not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts
-the open, close, and latch properly

59
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Door handles and ties

A

-not bent, cracked, or broken
-no missing nuts or bolts

60
Q

DOT bumper

A

-DOT tape runs the full length of the bumper

61
Q

I would check the passenger side of the trailer the same way that I checked the drivers side

CDL Pre-trip Inspection (5 decks)

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