Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Checklists
Note: Checklists in this chapter correspond with the procedures and steps in see Periodic Inspections and Maintenance, General Information, Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance. Your vehicle may not be equipped with all components listed below.
See the following tables for a list of procedures that should be performed daily, before the first trip. Place a check mark in the Done column to indicate a procedure has been performed.
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Inspector |
Date |
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Suspension and Slack Adjusters Inspection |
Done |
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1 |
Inspect suspension components. |
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2 |
Inspect slack adjusters. |
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Inspection of Wheels and Tires |
Done |
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1 |
Inspect wheel covers. |
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2 |
Examine tire condition. |
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3 |
Check tire inflation. |
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4 |
Examine and clean rims and wheel components. |
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5 |
Inspect wheel bearing oil seals and lubrication levels. |
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6 |
Check mud flaps. |
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Mid-Frame Area Inspection |
Done |
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1 |
Drain brake system air reservoirs on vehicles without automatic drain valves. |
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2 |
Inspect frame rails and crossmembers. |
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Front Box Inspection |
Done |
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1 |
Check for oil leaks. |
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2 |
Check for coolant leaks. |
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3 |
Check power steering reservoir fluid level. |
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4 |
Check eDrive surge tank coolant levels. |
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5 |
Check battery surge tank coolant levels. |
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6 |
Inspect visible wiring. |
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7 |
Inspect frame rails. |
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Cab Inspection |
Done |
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1 |
Check the air pressure warning systems. |
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2 |
Check the air governor cut-in and cut-out pressures. |
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3 |
Check the air pressure build-up time. |
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4 |
Check the air system leakage. |
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5 |
Check the air pressure reserve. |
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6 |
Inspect mirrors, windows, and windshield. |
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7 |
Ensure the horn, windshield wipers, and windshield washers are working properly. |
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8 |
Verify heater and defroster are working properly. |
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9 |
Check the operation of all interior lamps |
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10 |
Check the operation of all exterior lamps. |
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13 |
Inspect all seat belts and tether belts. |
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14 |
Make necessary mirror adjustments. |
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15 |
Test the service brakes. |
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16 |
Test the backup beep. |
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17 |
Test the gas detection system. |
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