Side - and back

Question 1

Side cab lights

Answer 1

I would inspect this like all other lights

Question 2

Door / Hinges / Latches

Answer 2

Not cracked or broken

Mounted securely
Latches securely

Question 3

Driver side mirror and mount

Answer 3

Not cracked bent broken

Clean

Mounted securely

Question 4

Fuel Tank

Answer 4

Not cracked or broken or bent

Mounted securely

Not leaking

Cap in tight

Question 5

Emergency Equipment ( side compartment)

Answer 5

Spare electrical fuses

3- DOT reflective triangles

Fire extinguisher

Minimum of 10 “lb BC fully charged

Mounted securely

Question 6

Side mirrors / mount

Answer 6

Not broken or cracked

Clean

Question 7

Behind the CAB

Air lines/ hose /

Answer 7

Cheek these like all other hoses

Question 8

Splash guard

Mud flaps

Answer 8

Mounted securely

Not cut or frayed

Not touching the ground

Question 9

Catwalk And all steps

Answer 9

Not cracked , bent or broken
Mounted securely
Not obstacles

Question 10

Drive shaft and u joint

Answer 10

Not cracked, bent or broken
Mounted securely
U joint appear to be secure

Question 11

Electric line

Answer 11

Runs from the back of my cab to the front of my trailer
Not cut Frayed

Mounted securely

Latches securely

Question 12

Gland Hands

Answer 12

Not cracked or broken

Mounted securely

Not leaking

Seals intacted

Rubber not worn

Question 13

Header board

Answer 13

Not cracked bent broken

Mounted securely

No holes

Question 14

All light and reflected

Answer 14

Front of the trailer to the side of my trailer including ABS light if equipped

I would check all those like the one before

Question 15

Drive Axles and Drive Suspension

Answer 15

Control arm mount (Front and back )

U bolt control

Arm with bushing

Not cracked or broken

Mounted securely

Question 16

Shock absorber

Answer 16

I would inspect this one like the previous

Question 17

Airbag

Answer 17

Not ripped or torn

Mounted securely

Not leaking

Question 18

Driver breaks

Answer 18

Brake hose 
Brake chamber 
Slack adjuster 
Pushrod 
Drum and linings  

I will inspect them like the previous

Question 19

Drive wheels

Answer 19

Inner and out axle seal
Lug nuts
Rims
Tires

I will inspect them like propose w/ exception
There is a minimum of 2/32 depth

Spacing

Tire can’t be rubbing

There is no objects

Question 20

Coupling system

Mounting bolts

Answer 20

Not cracked or broken

Not missing

Question 21

Platform

Answer 21

Not cracked, bent , broken

Mounted securely

Question 22

Release arm

Answer 22

In the locked possession

Question 23

Looking pins

Answer 23

Not cracked or broken or bent

No pins are missing

In the locked position

Question 24

King pins

Answer 24

Not cracked or broken

Question 25

Locking jaws

Answer 25

Not cracked or broken Mounted securely Locked around the king pin shank

Question 26

Apron

Answer 26

Not cracked or broken

Question 27

5th wheel skid plate

Answer 27

Mounted securely Not gap b/n skid plate and apron

Question 28

Air line

Answer 28

I will check those like all other airlines

Question 29

Rear of the tractor DOT reflective tapes

Answer 29

DOT tapes on the bask of the mud flaps and along the side of the trailer Not ripped torn or peeling

Question 30

Light and Reflector

Answer 30

1. Turn signals and 4 Ways 2. Brake and Tail Light - I will check these like all the other before

Question 31

Clearance

Answer 31

There is sufficient clearance from the back of the truck for to the landing gear so they do not hit each other

Question 32

Landing Gear & Support Frame

Answer 32

Not cracked , bent, broken Mounted securely Handle secure Fully raised

Question 33

Frame and cross members

Answer 33

From the top to the bottom left to right Not cracked, bent or broken Mounted securely No holes in trailer floor

Question 34

Tandem release Handle and locking pin

Answer 34

Not Cracked bent, broken Mounted securely Both in the locked position

Question 35

Trailer brake

Answer 35

Brake hose Brake chamber Slack adjuster Pushrod and drum lining Check like previous one

Question 36

Trailer axle trailer wheels

Answer 36

Tire Rims Lug nuts Inner and out hub seal and spacing I will check these like the one on the drives Check for object between the wheels

Question 37

Trailer suspension

Answer 37

1) torshin bar w/ bushings, shock absorber, air bags 2) Control arm mounts from and back, control arm w/ bushing, shock absorber, air bags - Not cracked bent or broken - mounted securely - I will check these like before

Question 38

Rear of the tractor

Answer 38

DOT reflective Tape Dot tape on the back of mud flaps and a along the side of the trailer Not ripped torn or peeling

Question 39

Light and reflectors

Answer 39

Turn signals and 4 ways Brake and tail lights I will check these like all other before

Question 40

Clearance

Answer 40

There is sufficient clearance from the back of the tractor to the landing gear so they do not hit each other

Question 41

Landing gear and support frame

Answer 41

Not cracked bent broken Mounted securely Handle securely Fully raised

Question 42

Frame and cross members

Answer 42

From the top to the bottom left to the right