Trailer Details

Question 0

Landing gear

Answer 0

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Is fully raised position
The crank handle is secure

Question 1

Header board or bulkhead

Answer 1

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent or broken
No holes or missing rivets

Question 2

Frame and cross members

Answer 2

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
No missing cross members

Question 3

Frame and tandem release

Answer 3

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Release handle and locking pins
Are in the fully locked position

Question 4

Torque arm

Answer 4

Properly mounted and secure at both ends

Not cracked, bent, or broken

Question 5

Spring hanger or mounts

Answer 5

Properly mounted and secure at both ends
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Note: make sure you check both front and rear

Question 6

Spring arm

Answer 6

Properly mounted and secure at both ends

Not cracked, bent, or broken

Question 7

U-bolts

Answer 7

No u-bolts of freightliner

Question 8

Shock absorber

Answer 8

Properly mounted and exude at both ends
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Not leaking

Question 9

Air bag

Answer 9

Properly mounted and secure at both ends
Not cracked, bent, or broken
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts
Not leaking (air)
No missing mounting bolts

Question 10

Brake hose or line

Answer 10

Properly mounted and secure at both ends
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts
No leaking (air)

Question 11

Brake chamber

Answer 11

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Not leaking (air)

Question 12

Slack adjuster and push rod

Answer 12

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
With the brakes released, and pulled by hand, push rod should not move more than 1 inch

Question 13

Brake drum

Answer 13

Properly mounted and secure

Not cracked, bent, or broken

Question 14

Brake lining

Answer 14

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
No oil or debris
There is at least 1/4 inch of friction material

Question 15

Axle hub or seal

Answer 15

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Not leaking
Filled to the manufacturers specification

Question 16

Lug nuts

Answer 16

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
None missing
No rust trails or powder residue
No cracks around the bolts holes

Question 17

Rim

Answer 17

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
No unauthorized welds

Question 18

Spacing

Answer 18

Only if trailer has dual tires
Check to see proper space
Nothing stuck between tires
Note: does not apply, if trailer has wide based tires

Question 19

Tires

Answer 19

No abrasions, bulges, or cuts to the tread or sidewalls
Tread depth of no less than 2/32 inch
Properly filled to manufacturers specifications
Check with air gauge

Question 20

Mud flaps

Answer 20

Properly mounted and secure

Not cracked, bent, or broken

Question 21

Rear doors and hinges

Answer 21

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
Opens and closes and latches properly
Door seals are not worn, or dry rotten

Question 22

For flatbeds: straps and winches

Answer 22

Properly mounted and secure
Not cracked, bent, or broken
This includes your rub rail