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Section C: Front & Back Of Trailer Flashcards

1
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Clearance lights (top of trailer)

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  • secured to the trailer
  • not cracked or broken
  • amber in color
  • work on demand
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Front of trailer (Bulkhead)

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  • not bulging
  • no holes or damage
  • strong enough to hold freight
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Side of trailer

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  • not bulged out
  • no holes
  • DOT tape in place covering at least 50% of length of trailer
  • tape not faded or peeling off
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Landing gear

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  • secure with all hardware in place and tight
  • not cracked or broken
  • all the way up
  • crank handle in place and secure in bracket
  • pads/feet free of debris
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Trailer frame

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  • not bent or broken
  • no illegal holes or welds
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Side marker/4-ways/turn signal/reflectors

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  • securely attached
  • not cracked or broken
  • amber in color
  • work on demand
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Tandem slide (if equipped)

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  • secured to the frame with all hardware in place and tight
  • keeper pins in locked position in slide frame
  • release handle is all the way in and in locked position
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Torque arm

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  • not bent or broken
  • all hardware in place and tight
  • bushings are good so it does not move
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Air bag, mounts, and shock absorber

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  • mounts secure with all hardware in place and tight
  • no abrasions, bubbles, cuts
  • not leaking
  • shock absorber in place
  • secured at top and bottom with all hardware present
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Brake air line

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  • connections tight at both ends
  • not cut, frayed, or rubbing anything
  • not leaking
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Brake chamber

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  • secured with all hardware in place and tight
  • no holes or damage
  • bands in place
  • not leaking
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Slack adjuster push rod assembly

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  • secure with all hardware in place and tight
  • not bent or broken
  • no more than 1 inch of play when brakes released
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Brake shoes

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  • not broken or missing
  • not covered in oil or grease
  • at least 1/4 inch thick
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Brake drum

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  • not broken
  • no welds
  • not covered in oil or grease
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Tires (trailer)

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  • no abrasions, bubbles, or cuts
  • no tread separation
  • evenly worn
  • at least 2/32 inch tread depth
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Budd rims

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  • butted against each other
  • tires do not touch
  • free of debris between the tires
17
Q

Rim

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  • not cracked, bent, or welded on
  • bead is not coming apart
18
Q

Lug nuts

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  • all ten are in place and tight
  • no rust streaks indicating looseness
  • no shiny threads indicating cross threading
19
Q

Valve stem

A
  • has a cap in place
  • no leaks
  • check to make sure tire is properly inflated
20
Q

Axle or hub oil seal

A
  • not leaking
  • filled to proper level
  • all hardware in place and tight
21
Q

Mud flap and bracket

A
  • attached securely
  • not broken or missing
  • not torn or damaged
  • secured to hanger with all hardware in place/tight
  • does not touch the ground
22
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Door tie down (side of trailer)

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  • secured to the trailer
  • not broken and works as it should
23
Q

Rear side marker light and reflector

A
  • secured to the trailer
  • not cracked or broken
  • red in color and should work
24
Q

ABS light

A
  • securely attached
  • not cracked or broken
  • amber in color
  • works as it should
25
Q

Top lights (back of trailer)

A
  • securely attached
  • not cracked or broken
  • red in color and should work
26
Q

Reflective tape

A
  • in the top corners of the doors
  • not torn, faded, or missing
27
Q

Doors

A
  • no holes
  • attached securely
  • locks and latches in place and locked
  • safety catch in place
  • hinges securely attached to door and trailer
  • not broken w/ hardware in place and tight
28
Q

Door tie down (bottom of doors)

A
  • secured to the doors
  • not broken or missing
  • work as they should
29
Q

DOT Bumper

A
  • securely attached
  • welds are all good
  • all hardware in place and tight
  • DOT tape in place and not peeling off/faded
30
Q

Lights

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  • turn signals/4-ways/tail & brake lights all securely attached
  • not cracked or broken
  • red in color
  • work on demand
31
Q

Tag light

A
  • securely attached
  • not cracked or broken
  • clear in color
  • works on demand
32
Q

Spare tire rack (if equipped)

A
  • secured to trailer
  • not broken
  • all hardware in place/tight
33
Q

Right turn signals (Sec C- cover right turn signal in trailer; Sec D- cover on tractor as well)

A
  • secured to truck/trailer
  • correct color
  • not broken and should work

CDL Pre-trip (4 decks)

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