Guide for Pretrip Inspections

[shewolf]

Does anyone know of an online guide or checklist for the pretrip inspection? I will be going down to take the driving part of CDL test soon, including pretrip and need to start practicing it. Gray Wolf remembers it from 2000 (we hope) :harhar: but usually does a less thorough daily inspection.

[Foxfire]

I don't remember where to find that check list shewolf. But I do have a word of advice..... For the pre-trip, it's rather simple: if you see a part, name it-inspect it- if it needs repairs make it known that it will be. And in Florida, where I was tested many moons ago, there are 144 points to be inspected on each vehicle.
Don't forget the safety equipment ( triangles, fire extinguisher, and where your trucks fuses are), and the air brake checks.
OK, OK, I'm looking for that darn checklist. Ya'll gimme a few minutes.

[evilwoman41]

Don't know of a web site but I have the list...it will be long but here goes

FRONT OF VEHICLE
1-HEADLIGHTS
2-TURNSIGNALS
3-MARKER LIGHTS

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1-LEAKS{OIL,FUEL,COOLANT}
2-BELTS/HOSES
3-FUEL SYSTEM{TANKS FASTENED}

FRONT + REAR SUSPENSION
1-SPRING MOUNTS
2-AIRBAG+ CONTROLLING ATTACHMENTS
3-LEAF SPRINGS

FREIGHT SECUREMENT
1-LOAD LOCK BARS/STRAPS
2-2X4'S W/HAMMER AND NAILS
3-LOAD SECURED AND COVERED

FRONT + REAR AXLES
1-TIRES {MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH 4/32 ON STEER 2/32 ON REAR}
2-RIMS {LOCK RINGS}

FRONT + REAR BRAKES
1-AIRBRAKE ADJUSTMENT + CONNECTIONS
2-HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID {NO LEAKAGE}
3-SLACK ADJUSTER
{CHECK MANUFACTURE GUIDE FOR ADJUSTMENT}
A-FRONT
B-REAR
4-BRAKE CHAMBER/ HOSES {SECURELY FASTENED, NO LEAKS}

REAR OF VEHICLE
1-COUPLING DEVICES {FIFTH WHEEL/FASTENERS/OPERATION HANDLE ON CLOSED OR LOCKED POSITION}
2-BRAKE LIGHTS
3-TURN SIGNALS
4-MUD FLAPS
5-REFLECTIVE TAPE
6-EXHAUST SYSTEM

INSIDE INSPECTION
1-STEERING WHEEL {EXCESSIVE PLAY}
2-HORN
3-BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE
4-SEAT BELTS
5-BRAKE CHAMBER {BOOSTER}
6-PARKING BRAKE
7-BRAKE AIR PRESSURE OR VACUUM GAUGE
8-BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT
9-WARNING SIGNAL, LOW PRESSURE/VACUUM
10-WINDSHIELD WASHER + WIPERS
11-WINDSHIELD {CRACKS,CHIPS,ORDISCOLORATION}
12-MIRRORS {NO DAMAGE + PROPERLY ADJUSTED}
13-DEFROSTER/HEATER
14-EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
A-FIRE EXTINGUISHER-UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES RATING OF 10 B:C OR MORE
B-REFLECTIVE TRIANGLES
C-FLAGS/FLARES/FUSES
D-SPARE BULBS/FUSES
E-SPARE SEAL BEAMS


Hope this helps

[shewolf]

Thanks guys for your help. :) I was discussing this with Hubby today and there are some on that list I think HE forgot too. :)

[Big_Dave]

Most logbook sheets have the list on the back side. ;) :rofl:

Or you can buy just the DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report), seperately.

[Bikerboy]

http://www.pelicansplace.com/trucking/pretrip.htm

Theres a online guide with pics

[shewolf]

Most logbook sheets have the list on the back side.

Or you can buy just the DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report), seperately.
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Very funny, Hoss :harhar:

No seriously we have a small DVIR at the bottom of the logsheet, not very comprehensive though.

Thanks, Bikerboy, thats what I was looking for. :)

[FastFossil]

Inside the front cover of the Motor Carrier Atlas...

[banditocincoocho]

Inside the front cover of the Motor Carrier Atlas...

.....and in front and behind all the maps, is all kinds of information!
Most only open the atlas for maps, but there is soooo much more!