Class A CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Tractor Trailer

Class A CDL Pre-Trip Inspection
Tractor Trailer
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FRONT OF TRACTOR
 LIGHTS & REFLECTORS

o Proper Color
o Working Lights
o Not Broken
o Not cracked
 LEAKS
License Plate
o Check for puddles
o Check for drips under engine
Leaks
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT - PASSENGER SIDE
 WATER PUMP
o Mounted Securely Engine Air Duct
o No missing bolts or parts Work
o Hoses attached securely
o No leaking hoses or water pump
o Belts no more than ¾ inch of play
o Belts not cracked, frayed, or damaged
Engine Air Duct
Work Accessory Drive
 ALTERNATOR Belts
o Mounted Securely
o No missing bolts or parts
o Wires good connections, not frayed
o Belt no more than ¾ inch of play
Water Pump
o Belts not frayed or cracked Oil Dip Stick
Oil Fill
 OIL LEVEL
o Check for level and condition
 PLUS ALL OTHER HOSES &

WIRING
o Not cracked, frayed, or broken
o Belts no more than ¾ inch of play Turbo Charger Alternator
o Hoses not leaking
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT - DRIVER SIDE

 COOLANT
o Hoses attached and not leaking
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
 POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
o Mounted properly
o Check for level and condition Windsheild
Washer Fluid
Reservoir
 AIR COMPRESSOR Engine Air Duct
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o Mounted Securely
o No missing bolts or parts Power Steering
o No air leaks at lines Reservoir
Radiator Brace
o Check if gear or belt driven
Steering Gear
o Belt no more than ¾ inch of play Box
o Belts not cracked or frayed
Pitman Arm
 STEERING GEAR BOX
o Mounted properly
o No missing parts, nuts or bolts
o Lines and hoses not leaking or
broken
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - DRIVER SIDE CON’T

 POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
o Mounted properly
Air Governor
 AIR COMPRESSOR Air Compressor

o Mounted Securely Power Steering
o No missing bolts or parts Reservoir
o No air leaks at lines
Steering Gear
 STEERING GEAR BOX Box
o Mounted properly
o Lines and hoses not leaking or Pitman Arm
Engine Oil Pan
broken
 STEERING LINKAGE
o Pitman arm, Drag link, Steering
knuckle, Tie rods and tie rod ends
o Not cracked, bent or broken Spring Mount Drag Link Leaf Spring
o Castle nuts and cotter pins

o Not missing and in place
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT - DRIVER SIDE CON’T
Engine Air Duct Steering Column

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 AIR COMPRESSOR
o Mounted Securely
Fan Belts
o No air leaks at lines
Gear Driven Air Additional
o Belt no more than ¾ inch of play Compressor Hoses & Wiring
 STEERING GEAR BOX Steering U-Joints

o Mounted properly
o Lines and hoses not leaking or Shock Absorber
broken
Steering Gear Box Frame Rail Fuel Filter
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - AIR COMPRESSOR
Air Governor
 AIR COMPRESSOR
o Mounted Securely
o No air leaks at lines Gear Driven Air
Fuel Pump
o Check if gear or belt driven Compressor

Hoses
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FRONT SUSPENSION
 LEAF SPRINGS Shock Absorber

o Not shifted or out of place
U-Bolts
o Not cracked, broken or missing
Leaf Spring
 SPRING MOUNTS
o Mounted securely- front, back, and
U-blots Axle
o Not cracked or broken Tie Rod
 SHOCK ABSORBER
o Mounted Securely Air Hose Service Brake
o Not bent or dented Chamber
o Not leaking Air LIne
Tie Rod End
FRONT SUSPENSION CON’T
Frame Rail
 LEAF SPRINGS
U-Bolt
 SPRING MOUNTS
o Mounted securely- front, back, and
U-blots Spring Mount
o Not cracked or broken
Leaf Spring
 SHOCK ABSORBER
o Mounted Securely Air Dryer
o Not bent or dented
o Not leaking
Air Dryer location varies depending on model.

Located either behind the front bumper or behind the fuel tank.
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FRONT BRAKES
 HOSES AND LINES
o Mounted securely
Service Brake
o Not leaking Chamber
o Not cracked or frayed
Tire
 CHAMBER Push Rod
o Mounted securely
o Not dented or damaged Wheel
o Not leaking
 SLACK ADJUSTER Slack Adjuster

o No more than 1 inch of free play at Castle Nut
the push rod with the brakes released. Cotter Pin

Adjustment Nut
o Not bent, broken, loose, or missing
parts Steering
Knuckle
Brake Drum
 DRUMS
o Not cracked, broken or dented
o No oil leaking from inner oil seal, Snap Ring
free of debris Brake Lining
 LININGS
o No cracked, broken or missing parts
o Not less than ¼ inch in thickness
FRONT BRAKES CON’T

 HOSES AND LINES
o Mounted securely
o Not leaking
 CHAMBER Air Line

o Mounted securely Service Brake
o Not dented or damaged Chamber
Air Hose
o Not leaking
Push Rod Shock Absorber
 SLACK ADJUSTER
o No more than 1 inch of free play at
the push rod with the brakes released.
Clevis Pin & U-Bolt
o Not bent, broken, loose, or missing Cotter Pin
parts
 DRUMS
Slack Adjuster Spring
o No oil leaking from inner oil seal,
free of debris
 LININGS
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FRONT WHEEL
 TIRES
o Proper inflation – company or
manufacturer specification
o No bulges, cuts, or retreads
o Minimum tread depth of 4/32” Tire Wheel
 RIMS
o Not bent, cracked, No welding repairs.
Hub Oil
Lug Nut
Reservior
 LUG NUTS
o None are missing
o Tight – no shinny threads, or rust trails
Outer Hub Valve Cap
Oil Seal
 OUTER HUB OIL SEALS
o Not leaking, no missing bolts
o Proper oil level
DRIVER FUEL AREA
 DRIVER’S DOOR
Mirror
o Door opens and closes properly
o Seal is in good condition
 DRIVER’S MIRRORS Storage

Compartment
o Clean and free of obstruction
Door
o Not cracked, broken, or damaged
o Mounted securely
 FUEL TANK
o Mounted securely Cap & Seal
o Not leaking Battery Box &
Cover
o Seal in cap OK
Saddle Mounts Leaks
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 AIR LINES & ELECTRIC LINE

o Not cracked, frayed, cut, or kinked
o Mounted securely at the glad hands BEHIND THE CAB
o Not leaking
 BATTERY BOX & BATTERIES

o Box is mounted properly Lights &
o Batteries are secure in the box Reflectors
o Lid secure
o Connections not corroded
 CATWALK Electrical Line Exhaust

o Mounted properly
o Not, missing, or damaged
o Free of obstructions Glad Hand
 DRIVE SHAFT
o Not bent, or damaged
o Coupling, U-joints appear secure Service &
Emergency
Airlines
 EXHAUST SYSTEM Drive Shaft
o Securely mounted Battery Box &

o Not dented or damaged Batteries
o Not leaking
Frame Catwalk
 FRAME
o Not cracked, or damaged
o No missing bolts Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items
o No illegal welds

o Clean and working
FRONT OF TRAILER
Lights
 HEADER BOARD
o No holes or missing rivets
Header Board
Height Sticker
o None broken, cracked, or missing
o Working and proper color of amber
Electric Hookup
Air Line
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DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION

 CONTROL ARM MOUNT
o Mounted securely
Torsion Bar
o Not bent, broken or damaged Spring Brake
Chamber
Control Arm
 CONTROL ARM
o Mounted securely – front, back, and
U-bolts
o Not cracked, or broken Spring Brake
Chamber
Air Bag
 SHOCK ABSORBER
o Mounted Securely
o Not bent, dented or leaking Control Arm
Mount
 TORSION BAR Control Arm
o Mounted Securely
o Not bent, broken or damaged
 AIR BAGS
o Mounted Securely
o Not leaking
DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION CON’T & FIFTH WHEEL
 CONTROL ARM MOUNT Skid Plate

o Mounted securely
Shock Absorber
 CONTROL ARM Mounting
Bolts
U-bolts Spring
Locking
o Not cracked, or broken Pins
 SHOCK ABSORBER
Air Bag
o Mounted Securely Control Arm
o Not bent, dented or leaking Mount
Tire
 TORSION BAR
o Mounted Securely Control Arm
Space
 AIR BAGS
o Mounted Securely
o Not leaking
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DRIVE BRAKES & DRIVE SHAFT

 HOSES AND LINES
o Mounted securely
o Not leaking
Air Line
Drive Shaft
 CHAMBER
o Mounted securely
Service Brake
o Not dented or damaged Chamber
o Not leaking
Universal Joint Frame
 SLACK ADJUSTER
the push rod with the brakes released.
o No bent, broken, loose, or missing Brake Chamber
Mount
parts
Differential
 DRUMS Slack Adjuster
o No oil leaking from inner oil seal,
free of debris
 LININGS
DRIVE WHEELS
 TIRES
o Proper inflation - company or
manufacturer specification.
o No bulges or cuts, can have retreads
o Minimum tread depth of 2/32”
 RIMS
Tire
o Not bent or cracked
o No welding repairs Lug Nuts
 LUG NUTS Bud Rim

o None missing
o Tight – no shinny threads, or rust Outer Axle Seal
trails
 OUTER AXLE SEAL

 SPACE OR SPACER
o Check for objects between wheels
o Check for proper spacing
Dayton Rim Spacer
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REAR OF TRACTOR
Locking Jaws
Reflectors

o Not cracked, or broken
o Working and proper color
Lights
 SPLASH GUARDS
o Not missing or torn and
properly mounted
Splash Guard Air Bags
 MOUNTING BOLTS
o None missing or broken
 RELEASE ARM
o Not bent, broken, or damaged COUPLING SYSTEM
o Engaged in the lock position
 LOCKING PINS
o No missing or broken parts
o Engaged and locked
Skid Plate
 PLATFORM
o Securely holds skid plate Mounting Bolts Pivot Pin
 SKID PLATE Release Arm

Slide Stops
o Mounted properly on the platform (all 4 corners)
o Properly greased
o Tilting freely Platform
Welds
 KING PIN
o Not broken, bent, or damaged
 APRON
o No bends or damage to visible portions
 GAP
Frame Slide Locking Pin Spring Mount
o Check that the trailer apron is lying flat
on the fifth wheel skid plate
 JAWS
o Check that the locking jaws are fully
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SIDE OF TRAILER
 LANDING GEAR
o Fully raised and handle secure
o No missing parts
o Support frame not cracked, broken,
or damaged
Lights
 FRAME Trailer Floor
o Not cracks, bends, or damaged Cross Member
o No missing or damaged cross Top Rail
members
o No signs of holes or damage to
trailer floo Side Panels
Bottom Rail
 TANDEM RELEASE
o Locking pins secure and locked in
place
o Release handle is secure Placard Holder
King Pin
o Front and side are amber
o Rear edge is red
Landing Gear Reflectors Lights (Amber)
o Not broken, cracked, or missing
TRAILER SUSPENSION
 LEAF SPRINGS
Frame
 SPRING MOUNTS Floor Braces

U-Bolts
U-bolts
Spring Tandem Slide
Pin
 TORQUE ROD
o Mounted Securely
Spring Mount
Release Arm
 SHOCK ABSORBER (If Equipped)

o Mounted Securely
o Not bent, dented or leaking
Torque Rods
 AIR BAGS (If Equipped)

o Mounted Securely
o Not leaking
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 HOSES AND LINES TRAILER BRAKES

o Mounted securely
o Not leaking
o Not cracked or frayed U-Bolts
 CHAMBER
o Mounted securely Leaf Spring
Tire
o Not dented or damaged

o Not leaking Wheel
Snap Ring
 SLACK ADJUSTER
o 90 degrees with brakes applied. Adjustment Nut

Slack Adjuster
the push rod with the brakes released. Brake Drum
o No bent, broken, loose, or missing
parts
Push Rod Brake Lining
 DRUMS
o Not cracked, broken or dented Clevis Pin &
o No oil leaking from inner oil seal, Cotter Pin
free of debris
 LININGS
TRAILER WHEELS
 TIRES
o Proper inflation-company or
manufacturer specification.
o No bulges or cuts, can have retreads
o Minimum tread depth of 2/32”
 RIMS
o Not bent or cracked Tire
o No welding repairs
Lug Nuts
 LUG NUTS
o None missing Bud Rim
o Tight – no shinny threads, or rust

trails Outer Axle Seal
 OUTER HUB OIL SEAL

o Fluid level OK
 SPACE OR SPACER
o Check for objects between wheels
o Check for proper spacing
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REAR OF TRAILER
 DOORS
o Not bent, broken, or damaged
o Close and latch securely
o Hinges secure, no damage Door Seals
 DOOR TIES
o Not missing, broken, and
Hinges Latches
securely mounted
 SPLASH GUARDS
o Mounted properly
o Not missing, ripped or torn Reflectors
Lights
 DOT BUMPER
o Not bent or damaged
Splash Guard
o Not broken, cracked, or missing
License Plate Door Ties DOT Bumper
 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT  LIGHTING INDICATORS

o Spare electrical fuses o Left and right turn signal
o 3 reflective triangles o 4-Way Flashers
o Red ands mounted securely o High beam indicator
o Fire extinguisher
o Minimum of 10 BC  HORNS
o Fully charged o Electric (Street) horn works properly
o Securely mounted o Air horn works properly
IN CAB INSPECTION
 SAFETY BELT  HEATER & DEFROSTER

o Latches securely o Move switch from heat to defrost
o Mounted securely o Check for air flow
 STEERING WHEEL  WINDSHIELD

o No more than 10 degrees of free play o Clean and free of obstruction
o Not cracked or broken
 CLUTCH
o Engages and disengages smoothly  WIPERS & WASHER
o Working
 SHIFTER o Mounted securely to wiper arm
o Moves in and out of gear properly o Rubber not torn
o Range selector works o Washer sprays properly
 WATER TEMP GAUGE  MIRRORS

o Gauge is working (170 – 210 degrees) o Clean and adjusted
 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE  PARKING BRAKE VALVES

o Gauge is working properly o Both are present and not leaking
o Normal oil pressure (20 - 45 PSI) o Place vehicle in 1st gear
o Check that the warning light goes out o Release the tractor (yellow valve)
o And slowly pull against the trailer to ensure the coupling is secure, tug
 AMMETER/VOLTMETER again to ensure that the brakes will work. Pull the tractor Valve out.
o Gauge shows (12 – 14) volts to show o Release trailer (Red valve)
battery is charging and that the generator o And slowly tug against the tractor brakes to ensure they work.
or alternator is working properly
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 LIGHTS & REFLECTORS

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

ENGINE COMPARTMENT - PASSENGER SIDE

 PLUS ALL OTHER HOSES &

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

ENGINE COMPARTMENT - DRIVER SIDE

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

ENGINE COMPARTMENT - DRIVER SIDE CON’T

 AIR COMPRESSOR Air Compressor

o Castle nuts and cotter pins

ENGINE COMPARTMENT - DRIVER SIDE CON’T

Engine Air Duct Steering Column

 STEERING GEAR BOX Steering U-Joints

Steering Gear Box Frame Rail Fuel Filter

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

ENGINE COMPARTMENT - AIR COMPRESSOR

o Belt no more than ¾ inch of play

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

 LEAF SPRINGS Shock Absorber

o Not cracked or broken Tie Rod

Tie Rod End

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

FRONT SUSPENSION CON’T

Air Dryer location varies depending on model.

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

 CHAMBER Push Rod

 SLACK ADJUSTER Slack Adjuster

the push rod with the brakes released. Cotter Pin

FRONT BRAKES CON’T

 CHAMBER Air Line

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

DRIVER FUEL AREA

 DRIVER’S MIRRORS Storage

Saddle Mounts Leaks

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

 AIR LINES & ELECTRIC LINE

 BATTERY BOX & BATTERIES

 CATWALK Electrical Line Exhaust

o Securely mounted Battery Box &

 LIGHTS & REFLECTORS

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION

 TORSION BAR Control Arm

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION CON’T & FIFTH WHEEL

 CONTROL ARM MOUNT Skid Plate

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

DRIVE BRAKES & DRIVE SHAFT

 LUG NUTS Bud Rim

 OUTER AXLE SEAL

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

 LIGHTS & REFLECTORS

Splash Guard Air Bags

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

 SKID PLATE Release Arm

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

 SPRING MOUNTS Floor Braces

 SHOCK ABSORBER (If Equipped)

 AIR BAGS (If Equipped)

Pre-Trip Inspection Test Items Reference Items

 HOSES AND LINES TRAILER BRAKES

o Not dented or damaged

o No more than 1 inch of free play at