Fire Extinguisher All Other
Resume:
Safety belt:
securely mounted
Properly adjusted
Not ripped or frayed.
Emergency equipment:
Fire extinguisher securely mounted, fully charged
Spare fuses for all fuses unless equipped with circut breakers.
Safe start: Safety belt:
securely mounted
Properly adjusted
Not ripped or frayed.
Emergency equipment:
Fire extinguisher securely mounted, fully charged
3 reflective triangles
Spare fuses for all fuses unless equipped with circut breakers.
Safe start:
push clutch to the floor
Transmission in Neutral
Turn key to ON position
keep clutch pressed, turn over motor until it starts
slowly release clutch once engine reaches idle speed
Temperature Gauge:
Rises to operating range
Temp light should be off
Ammeter/ Voltmeter:
Rises to 12-14 volts or rises to green section
Air pressure Gauge:
rise to operating range (90-120 PSI)
Lighting Indicators:
Turn on and check the following
Right and left turn indicator
Low, high beam
four-way/hazard indicators
Horn (s):
City and air horn work property(honk horn)
Heater/Defroster:
All fans speeds work
Nothing blocking the air flow
Windshield/Mirrors:
windsheld wipers:
Wiper arm and blade are not damage and secured
windsheld washer fluid full and operates properly.
Engine should be running (if engine has shut down, start engine), build air to 90-120PSI
[8:13 PM, 7/13/2024] .: ALL COMBINATION VEHICLES:
TRACTOR:
Air/Electrical Connectors &Lines:
Air lines- securely mounted not cracked, cut or spliced. Not leaking air
Electrical-securely mounted and spring loaded dust cover in place not cut, burnt or corroded
Both- not tangled or dragging on tractor.
COUPLING SYSTEM:
Mounting Bolts:
Not loose, cracked or missing
Release Arm safety latch:
Locked in place
Not cracked or bent.
Platform:
securely mounted, and not cracked or bent
5th wheel skid plate:
securely mounted to the plateform
All bolts and pins are secure and not missing
plate properly lubricated.
Locking Jaws:
Locked around kingpin.
SEMI- TRAILER
Air/ Electrical Connectors:
Air lines-glad hands are securely mounted, gaskets in place and not leaking
Electrical lines- Securely mounted, spring loaded dust cover locked in place.
COUPLING SYSTEM:
Kingpin:
Not cracked or bent.
Apron:
Securely mounted
Not cracked, bent, or welded.
Gap:
No space between the apron and the 5th wheel.
FORM A:
FRONT OF VEHICLE:
Water Pump:
Securely mounted
Hoses are not cut, cracked, or bulged
Gear driven.
Alternator:
Securely mounted
Belt not loos, cracked, frayed, or missing .No more than 1/2 inch of play
Wires are not loose, corroded, or burnt.
Light/Reflectors:
Make sure all lights(Headlamps, turn signals, 4 way and clearance lights)
Headlights clear, other lights amber
Securely mounted, clean not cracked or missing. High and low Beams and all other lights work properly.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT:
Oil Level: FULL Identify all
Coolant Level: FULL three
Power Steering: FULL then say full
Air Compressor:
Securely mounted
Not cracked
Not leaking air
Gear Driven.
Hoses/ lines:
Not craked, cut or bulging
Not leaking.
Steering Box:
Securely mounted
Not cracked or leaking steering fluid
Hoses are not cut, cracked, or bulged.
Steering linkage:
linkage consists of: steering shaft, pitman arm, drag link, steering arm and tie rod
Securely mounted, and not cracked or missing
check for loose or missing nuts, bolts, or cotter pins.
FRONT SUSPENSION:
Spring Mounts:
Securely mounted, and not cracked or bent.
Springs/shocks:
Springs-Securely mounted, not cracked no missing leaves, not fanned out
shocks-Securely mounted, no fluid leaks
U-Bolts:
Securely mounted
Not cracked or missing.
FRONT BRAKE:
Hoses/ Lines:
Not cracked, cut or bulging
Not leaking.
Brake chamber:
Securely mounted
Not cracked or leaking air
Ring clamp in place
Slack Adjuster/ Pushrod:
Securely mounted Not cracked, bent or missing, or missing parts
No more than 1 inch of travel.
Drum Lining:
Securely mounted
Not cracked, or warped
no petroleum on drum
Lining not cracked or broken.
FRONT AXEL FRONT WHEEL:
Tires:
Has at least 4/32nd depth
tread evenly worn, no cuts or damage to side wall
properly inflated to manufactures specifications-check using tire gauge or thumper
valve stem is not bent or missing and has metal cap.
Rims:
Securely mounted
Not cracked, bent or welded.
Lug Nuts:
Not loose, rusted or missing
No cracks or wear around bolt holes.
Hub Oil Seal:
Not cracked or leaking oil inside or outside
Full of oil.
FORM B:
FUEL AREA/UNDER/SIDE/DRIVER/FUEL AREA:
Make sure all lights(Clearnce lights, 4-ways, turn signals and reflectors)
Amber on the sides and RED in rear.
Securely mounted, clean, not cracked or missing, works properly
Reflective tape-securely mounted and not missing.
Door/Mirror:
Door securely mounted
Hinges not cracked, bent or missing
Opens and closes properly
Rubber seal in place
Mirrors securely mounted to door.
Fuel Tank:
Securely mounted
Vent fuel cap on tight and gasket in place
check tank, lines and cap for leaks.
Steps/ Catwalk:
Securely mounted
Catwalk and steps clear of loose objects.
UNDER VEHICLE:
Exhaust/Catwalk:
Securely mounted
No leaks
No loose clamps or damage.
Drive shaft:
No cracked, bent or missing
U-joint on tight and free of foreign Objects.
Fram:
Not cracked, or bent
Everthing attached to the frame is securely mounted.
REAR BRAKES:
Hoses/lines:
Not cracked, cut or bulging
Not leaking air.
Brake Chambers:
Securely mounted
Not cracked or leaking air
Ring clamp in place.
Slack Adjustor/Pushrod:
Securely mounted
Not cracked or warped
no petroleum on drum
lining not cracked or broken.
REAR SUSPENSSION:
Springs/Air Bags Shocks/Torsion Bar:
Springs- Securely mounted,no cracked or missing. Leaves not fanned out
Torsion bar-securely mounted,no cracked, bent or missing. Rubber bushings in place
shoucks-Securely mounted,no fluid leaks
Air bags not ripped, torn or leaking.
Mounts- Springs& Air Bag:
Spring/Air-Securely mounted,not cracked or Bent.
U-Bolts:
Securely Mounted
Not cracks, or missing.
Splash Guards:
Securely Mounted and not damaged.
REAR AXLES REAR WHEELS:
Tires:
Has at least 2/32nd tread depth
Tread evenly worm, no cut or damage to tread and side wall
Properly inflated to manufactures specification-check using tire gauge
Valve stem is not bent or missing and has a metal cap.
Rims:
[10:13 PM, 7/13/2024] .: Rims:
Securely mounted
Not cracks, bent, or welded.
Lug Nuts:
Not loose, rusted or missing.
no cracks or wear around bolts holes.
Axle Seal:
Not cracked or leaking oil inside or outside,
Full of Oil.
Spacer/Bud Spacing:
Budd rim-Wheels evenly spaced,
No foreign objects in between wheels.
REAR OF VEHICLE:
Door/Ties/lift:
no doors, ties or lift on tractor.
Lights/Reflectors:
Make sure all lights (Turn signals, 4 ways, breakes, clearance, reverse, and tail lights) are Securely mounted, clean, not cracked or missing, all work properly. Reverse light white all others red.
FORM C
TRAILER/SEMI-TRAILER FRONT:
Header Bord/ Bulkhead:
All panels are securely mounted
not cracked or bent
no holes
no loose or missing rivets.
Lights/Reflectors:
Make sure all lights ( clearnce Lights) are securely mounted, clean, not cracked or missing, all work properly, Amber in front.
Landing gear:
Crank handle secure and in holder,
Legs fully raised,
Support Frame, and pads are not damage.
Frame Tandem Release Arm:
Cross members not cracked, bent or missing,
All rivets in place,
Release Arm is secured,and pins are locked in place.
Door/ Ties/Lift:
No door, tie lifts on the side of trailer, we will talk about them at the rear of trailer.
Lights/ Reflectors:
Make sure all lights, clearance, turn signal, 4-ways and reflectors are securely mounted, clean, not cracked or missing. All work properly
Amber in front and red in rear.
TRAILER AXLES WHEELS:
Tires:
Has at least 2/32nd tread depth
Tread evenly worn, no cuts or damage to side wall
Properly inflated to manufactures specifications-check using tire gauge or thumper
Valve stem is not bent or missing and has a metal cap.
Rims:
Securely mounted
Not cracked, bent or welded
Lug Nuts:
Not loose, rusted or missing
No cracks or wear around bolt holes.
Axels/HubOil Seal:
Not craked
Not leaking oil inside or outside
Full of Oil.
Spacers/ Bud Spacing;
Budd rim- wheels evenly spaced
no foreign objects between wheel.
SUSPENSION:
Springs/ Air Bags/ Shocks:
Springs- Securely mounted, not cracked or missing leaves, not fanned out.
Air Bags- Securely mounted, not ripped or torn, not leaking air.
Shocks- Secured mounted, no fluid leaks.
U-Bolts:
Securely mounted
not cracked or missing
Mounts-Spring & Air Torsion Bar:
Springs/ Air- Securely mounted, not cracked or bent.
Torsion Bar-securely mounted, not cracked, bent or missing- Rubber bushing in place.
BRAKES:
Hoses/Lines:
Not cracked, cut or bulging
Not leaking any Air.
Brake Chamber:
Securely mounted
Not cracked or leaking Air
Ring clamp in place.
Slack Adjuster/Pushrod:
Securely Mounted
Not cracked or warped
No petroleum on drum
Lining not cracked or broken.
REAR OF TRAILER:
Doors/Ties/ Lifts:
Ties are Securely mounted. Ties hold, doors open
All hardware in place, not cracked, bent or missing
Doors open and close properly and door seal intact.
Splash Guards:
Securely mounted and not damaged.
Lights/ Reflectors/ ABS:
Make sure all lights (turn signals, 4-ways. Brakes, clearance and tail lights) are securely mounted, clean, not cracked or missing, all work properly, red in color.
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