DRIVERS DAILY PRE TRIP INSPECTION M T W T F

PRE TRIP INSPECTION CHECK LIST

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Engine
Brakes
Lights
Wheels
Steer Axle / Rear Suspension
Side and Rear of Cab
Driver Shaft / Rear Frame
5th Wheel
Trailer Front / Side / Rear - Trailer Suspension
Gauges / Inner Truck

ENGINE Check

Hoses All hoses should be secured on both ends with no splits or cuts.
Fluids Engine oil, washer fluid, coolants, and power steering.
Belts No more than 1/2"" to 3/4"" of give, securely mounted with no fraying ends.
Alternator Securely mounted, belt in good shape.
Water Pump Properly mounted with no split or leaking hoses.
Air Compressor Securely mounted, no visible or audible leaks.

BRAKES Check

Brake Pads ¼ minimum brake pad thickness.

Slack Adjuster 1” of play and at a 90' angle to the brake chamber.
Brake Chamber No audible leaks or visible damage.
Brake Hose Securely mounted, no audible leaks, splits, or cuts.
Brake Drum No bluing from excessive heat, securely mounted.

LIGHTS Check

TRUCK LIGHTS
Front Clearance lights, headlights, high beams, turn signals, flashers.
Sides Turn signals, flashers, clearance lights.
Rear Tail lights, brake lights, left turn, right turn, 4-way flashers.
TRAILER LIGHTS
Front Clearance lights.
Sides Turn signals, flashers, clearance lights.
Rear Clearance lights, tail lights, license plate lights, brake lights, turn signals, flashers.
Reflector Tape Clear, free of dirt.

WHEELS Check

Wheel Inside Not broken, no illegal welds.

Wheel Outside No cracks or illegal welds.
Tires No cuts or bulges, air gauge matches manufacturer spec, tread depth at least 4/32" and evenly worn.
Spacing Duals are properly spaced.
Valve Stem Not audibly leaking. metal cap in place and secure.
Lug Nuts Present, tight, no cracks.
Hub Seal Not cracked or loose.

Steer Axle / Rear Suspension Check

Steering Shaft Not BBC, securely mounted.

Steering Gear Box Not BBC, securely mounted, no visible leaks.
Hose No visible leaks, properly mounted.
Pitman Arm Not BBC, securely mounted, nuts and pins are all hardware is present and secure.
Drag Link Rubber is in good shape, bushings are properly greased and not split or cut.
Upper / Lower Control Arms and Tie Rod Not BBC, securely mounted.
Spring Mounts Not BBC, securely mounted.
Leaf Springs Not BBC, securely mounted, not shifted or scissored.
U-bolts Not BBC, securely mounted, all accounted for.
Shock Absorber Not BBC, securely mounted, no visible leaks, rubber bushings aren't dry rotting.

Side and Rear of Cab Check

Mirrors Mirrors adjusted properly and without cracks, free of dirt.
Foot Pedals Unobstructed.
Horns Functioning properly.
Windshield No stickers, cracks, or excessive dirt.
Heater / Defrost Both operate when the fan is set to max.
Wipers Arms move properly when turned on, and wiper fluid works.
Steps Mounted and secured.
DEF Cap Secured.
Fuel Cap Gasket and vent in place, chain secures cap to the tank.
Skirting No damage, panels secure.

Driver Shaft / Rear Frame Check

Frame No illegal welds, not BBC, no rust.

Drive Shaft Not BBC, properly mounted, not twisted, and the U-joints are clean.
Universal Joint Not BBC.
Differential No leaks.

5th WHEEL Check

Bolts / Bracket All accounted for and secure, not broken or bent.
Locking Pins All accounted for and secure, not broken or bent.
Release Handle Releases freely and is in the locked position.
Apron No cracks, no gap between apron and 5th wheel plate, securely fastened.
Skid Plate No cracks, properly greased, securely mounted.
Platform Securely mounted, not cracked or broken, no illegal welds.
Kingpin / Locking Jaws Locking jaws are wrapped around kingpin, which is straight with no chips or welds.
Air Lines Securely mounted at both ends. Lines are free of cuts, no audible leaks.
Electrical Line Secured at both ends. Lines are free of cuts, no audible leaks.

Trailer Front / Side / Rear - Trailer Suspension Check

TRAILER - FRONT
Header Board Properly mounted and secured, not BBC, no missing rivets.
Clearance Lights Not loose, cracked, or dirty.
Top Rail No cracks or collision damage.
TRAILER - SIDE
Rivets, Holes No holes, all rivets in place.
Landing Gear Properly mounted and secured, not BBC, shoes are present, handle moves freely.
DOT Tape Covers at least 50%, not dirty or peeling.
Floor No holes.
Cross Members None are damaged, missing, or twisting.
Tandem Release Properly mounted and secured, not BBC.
Slide Rail Properly mounted and secured, not BBC.
Pins Engaged.
TRAILER- REAR
Clearance Lights Not cracked or dirty.
Doors Not broken, no holes, seal intact.
Hinges Securely mounted, not BBC.
Door Handles and Rods Securely mounted, functioning properly.
Lights Securely mounted, not cracked or dirty.
DOT Tape Clean, covers 100% of the backside of the trailer.
Bumper Properly secured, not BBC.

Gauges / Inner Truck Check

Air Pressure Set to proper operating range, no warning lights.

Temperature Gauge Rising to proper operating range, no warnings.
Oil Pressure Rising to proper operating range (25-50 PSI), no warnings.
Voltmeter Operational, 13 - 14 volts.
Dashboard Light Indicators Check the indicators for the high beams, turn signals, and flashers.
Fuel Gauge matches visual compared to looking in the tank.
Tachometer 1000-1500.
Water Temperature 180-205 degrees.
Def Level Minimum of one light bar.

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