Section C: Front & Back Of Trailer

Question 1

Clearance lights (top of trailer)

Answer 1

• secured to the trailer
• not cracked or broken
• amber in color
• work on demand

Question 2

Front of trailer (Bulkhead)

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Side of trailer

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Landing gear

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

Trailer frame

Answer 5

• not bent or broken
• no illegal holes or welds

Question 6

Side marker/4-ways/turn signal/reflectors

Answer 6

• securely attached
• not cracked or broken
• amber in color
• work on demand

Question 7

Tandem slide (if equipped)

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

Torque arm

Answer 8

• not bent or broken
• all hardware in place and tight
• bushings are good so it does not move

Question 9

Air bag, mounts, and shock absorber

Answer 9

• 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

Question 10

Brake air line

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Brake chamber

Answer 11

• secured with all hardware in place and tight
• no holes or damage
• bands in place
• not leaking

Question 12

Slack adjuster push rod assembly

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Brake shoes

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Brake drum

Answer 14

• not broken
• no welds
• not covered in oil or grease

Question 15

Tires (trailer)

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Budd rims

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Rim

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Lug nuts

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Valve stem

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Axle or hub oil seal

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Mud flap and bracket

Answer 21

• attached securely
• not broken or missing
• not torn or damaged
• secured to hanger with all hardware in place/tight
• does not touch the ground

Question 22

Door tie down (side of trailer)

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Rear side marker light and reflector

Answer 23

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

Question 24

ABS light

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Top lights (back of trailer)

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Reflective tape

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Doors

Answer 27

• 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

Question 28

Door tie down (bottom of doors)

Answer 28

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

Question 29

DOT Bumper

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Lights

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Tag light

Answer 31

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

Question 32

Spare tire rack (if equipped)

Answer 32

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

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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