Trailer

Question 1

Front

Answer 1

The light on top are amber in color.
-They are not cracked, chipped or missing.

I am checking the front for cracks, dent or bulges.

Question 2

Side of trailer

Answer 2

The DOT tape is properly positioned covering 50% of the trailer.

It is clearly visible.

It is not missing, peeling or overly faded.

Question 3

Frame

Answer 3

I am checking the frame for cracks, bends, holes and broken welds to the cross members, box and floor.

Question 4

Landing Gear

Answer 4

The landing gear is fully raised.

The crank handle is secure. It is not loose, bent or twisted.

The landing gear is not bent, twisted and has no missing parts.

The mounting bolts and nuts are not loose or missing.

Question 5

Torque Arm

Answer 5

The torque arm is not bent, cracked or twisted.

It is properly mounted and secure.

The u-bolts are not bent, cracked or twisted.

The nuts are not loose or missing.

Question 6

Trailer Assembly

Answer 6

The trailer assembly is not cracked, bent or dented.

The nuts and bolts are not loose or missing.

Question 7

Air Bags

Answer 7

The air bags are properly mounted and secure at the top and bottom.

It is not leaking air, cur or ripped.

There is no loose or missing nuts or bolts.

Question 8

Springs

Answer 8

The springs are properly mounted and secure.

They are not shifted, cracked or twisted.

Question 9

Shock Absorbers

Answer 9

The shock absorbers are properly mounted and secure at the top and bottom.

They are not bent, dented or leaking.

Question 10

Air Hoses

Answer 10

The air hoses are not kinked, cracked or leaking air.

The couplings are mounted securely.

The nuts and bolts are not loose or missing.

Question 11

Brake Chamber

Answer 11

The brake chamber is not leaking air, cracked, dented or rusted through.

Question 12

Slack Adjusters and Push Rods

Answer 12

I am checking for loose or missing pins.

To check for proper adjustment I would chock the wheels and release the brakes.

I would then pull on it by hand. It should not move more than 1 inch.

Question 13

Drum Brake

Answer 13

The drum brake is not cracked or rusted through.

I am checking for contaminates such as grease, oil or foreign debris.

Question 14

Brake Linings

Answer 14

The pads can not be worn less than 1/4 inch.

I am also checking for and cracks or missing pieces.

Question 15

Tires

Answer 15

The tread depth cannot be less than 2/32 inch in all major tread grooves.

I would check for even wear by sliding my hand across the top with a glove.

I am checking where the sidewall meets the tread for any separation.

I am also checking for cracks, tears, holes or bulges.

Question 16

Tires (cont)

Answer 16

The valve stem is not leaking or missing.

The cap is not missing and is on tight.

I would check for proper inflation with a gauge.

The sidewall tells me the proper pressure.

Question 17

Rims

Answer 17

The rims are not cracked, bent or dented.

I am checking to make sure there is no illegal welds.

The lug nuts are not missing and on tight.
-shiny threads or rust trails would tell me that they are loose.

The hub is properly mounted and secure.

• It is not cracked, chipped or leaking.
• The bolts are not loose or missing.

Question 18

Doors/Ties/Lifts

Answer 18

I am checking that the hinges are not loose or missing.

I would check that the door opens and closes properly from the outside.

The latch is secure and is not loose, bent or missing.

Question 19

Rear Splash Gaurds

Answer 19

The rear splash Gaurds are not missing, cracked or torn.

They are properly mounted and secure.

Question 20

Side Door (If equipped)

Answer 20

The door opens, closes and latches properly from the outside.

The hinges are not loose or missing.