Clearance Lamps, Clearance Lamp fender, ABS, molded Reflector.
Clean, functioning, not broken or missing, amber in color.
Low beams, high beams
Clean, functioning, not broken or missing, whitein color.
Reflective tape
Clean and not damaged.
Clearance lamp, tail/running lights
Clean, functioning, not broken missing, red in color.
Mud flaps
Properly secured and not damage with reflector tape clean and not damaged.
Signal/brake lights
ASK INSPECTOR TO WITNESS WHILE YOU FUNCTIONS, go to cab turn off 4 ways, and lights
Brake lights
Push pedal down, confirm brake lights function on tractor and trailer
Left and right turn
Lift lower turn indicator, confirm lights work on tractor trail.
4 ways
Press 4 way on dash confirm with inspector and walk to front.
Underhood
Operating properly, mounted securely, no loose wires, mounted securely, no damage. Belt Driven, belt play within 1/2" to 3/4", no cracks, frays, loose fibers, or sign of wear.
Coolant reservoir, power steering reservoir
Mounted securely, not cracked, leaking and fluid is adequate level.
Hoses
Are secured on both ends, not damaged, and no leaks.
Water Pump
Operating properly, mounted securely, no damage, belt driven, belt play within 1/2" to 3/4", no cracks, X-rays, lose fibers, or sign of water.
Dipstick
Pull,clean,insert,and read dip stick.Above refill mark.
Air Compressor
Operating properly,and mounted securely,no damage,no leaks.Gear Driven
Power steering pump
Operating properly,and mounted securely,no damage,no leaks.Gear Driven.Hoses secured on
Steering Gear Box
Mounted securely,no missing nuts and bolts,hoses are secured properly on both ends,not leaking,
Steering Linkage
Connecting links,arms and rods from the steering box to the wheel are not worn or cracked,Joints and sockets are not worn or loose,no missing nuts bolts,or cotter keys.
Spring mounts and hangers
Are not cracked or broken no loose or missing bolts
Bushings
Not damaged or missing no loose or missing bolts
Leaf spring
Not missing, shifted, cracked or broken
U bolts
Not damaged, loose, or missing bolts
Shock absorbers
Properly secured and not leaking
Brake system
Each axle
Hoses, lines, and couplings
Not leaking cracked or worn
Brake chambers
Mounted securely, clamp is not loose or missing, not leaking, cracked, or dented
Push rod
Mounted securely, not looses, broken, or missing parts
Slack abjusters
Mounted securely, not loosed, Brooke. Or missing parts. Less than 1" slack
Brake lining
Not worn dangerously thin, no grease or oil
Brake drum
No cracks dents or holes no grease or oil
Tires
Properly inflated, evenly worn across and around tread, no cuts or damage to tread or sidewall, over 4/32" tread. Hey
Rims
Valve stem with metal cap is present, not bent, bent damaged. No welding repairs. No rust trails showing loose rimshot
Lug nuts and holes
Non missing, no cracks, or distorted. No rusting trails or shiny threads showing loose rim
Hub seal
No leaks and adequate level
Drivers side
Side and rear
Mirrors and brackets
Not damaged, or cracked, mounted securely, no loose fitting.
Door
Not damaged
Handle
Opens and closes properly
Hinges
Are secured
Seals
On door and jam are intact
Cab entry step
Solid, securely mounted to fram, and clear of objects
DEF tank
Over 1/8 of a tank
Fuel tanks
Mounted securely, cap is tight, no leaks on tank or lines
Catwalk step
Solid, securely mounted to frame, and clear of objects.
Catwalk
Solid, securely mounted to frame, and clear or objects.
Longitudinal frames, cross members
No cracks broken welds holes or other damage
Drive shaft
Not bent or cracked, coupling is secure and free of foreign objects
Exhaust system
Mounted securely no leaks damage, rust or carbon soot
Suspension
Two rear axles on tractor below fifth wheel
Torque arm
Mounted securely and not damaged
Spring mounts
Not cracked broken or missing bolts
Air bag mounts
Securely mounted to vehicle frame not damaged
Air bags
No leaks or damaged
Brake lining
Not worn dangerously thin or grease or oil
Budd spacing
No debris or foreign objects
Tires
Properly inflated, evenly worn across and around tread no cuts or damage repairs. No rust trails showing loose rim
Axle seal
No leaks
Air hoses electrical line
No leaks not cut chafedSliced or worn fiber not showing not tangled pinched or dragging on tractor
Air hoses Elect. Connectors
Sealed and in good condition glad hands are locked in place free of damage or leaks electrical plug is firmly seated and locked in place
Apron
Not being cracked or broken
King pin
Held in place by locking jaw not bent or damage
Gap
None present
Fifth wheel skid plate
Lubricated properly secured mounted to platform plate bolts and pin are secure wand not missing
Release arm
Engaged and safety latched is in place
Lockingjaw
Fully closed around the king pin
Platform structure
No cracks or breaks in the structure which supports the fifth wheel skid plate
Sliding fifth wheel locking pin
No loose or missing pins in the slide mechanism pins are fully engaged
Mounting bolts
No loose or missing brackets clamps bolts or nuts
Pin clearance
Enough clearance to clear landing gear from frame during turns
Front enclosure
No damage cracks bulges or holes
Landing gear
Fully raise crank secured no missing parts support frame and pads are not damaged
Cross members
No cracks broken welds holes or other damage to box and floor
Tandem release arm
Secured
Locking pins
Locked and in place
Torque arms
Mounted securely and not damaged
Emergency equipment
Three red reflective triangles three burning flares fuses in fire exit mounted securely fully charged
Seatbelt
Mounted securely adjusted latches properly not ripped or frayed adjusted to me
Safe start
Brakes are set transmission is in neutral turn keys to on ABS lights work start engine
Gauges
Function properly no warning lights
Mirrors
Clean and adjusted for me
Windshield
Clean not damaged or obstructed view. No illegal stickers
Wipers
Arms and blades are secure and not damaged. Operate smoothly, washer works
DEF
Is working
Oil pressure
Working and in operational range
Air gauge
Shows pressure building and governor cut out between 120 and 140 psi
Volt meter
Shows the alternator is charging
Indicator lights
Left turn right turn 4 ways high beam are working
Heater and defrost
Working
City and HWY horn
Working
tractor parking brake
Push in red knob pull forward
Trailer parking break
Pull red push yellow, pull forward
Service brake
Push in both. Pull forward 5 mph. no pull to left or right
Turn key on
Test applied, Low air pressure alarm and spring brake
Applied pressure
Press brake down, hold for 1 min, check for no loss over 4 psi on combination, 3 psi on tractor
Spring brake
Pump brakes, Knob should pop out between 20 and 45 psi
Honk horn end of PTI
Honk horn end of PTI