Daily Pretrip Inspection and Maintenance Checklist

Procedure Performed

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Daily Pretrip Inspections/Checks

Procedure Reference

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Drain manually drained air reservoirs (that are not equipped with automatic drain valves)

D1

Check

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windshield washer reservoir fluid

D2

Inspect

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wheel seal and hub cap (for leakage)

–

Check

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surge tank coolant level

D3

Check

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radiator and charge air cooler

D4

Inspect

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engine and chassis wiring

D5

Inspect

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air intake system

D6

Inspect

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intake-air restriction indicator mounted on air intake

D6

Check

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engine oil level

D7

Check

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power steering fluid level

D8

Check

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fuel tank(s), fuel lines, and connections

D9

Check

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fuel level

D10

Inspect

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fuel/water separator

D11

Check

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front and rear suspension components

D12

Check

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headlights, mirrors, and window glass, and windshield wipers

D13

Check

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doors (open without difficulty and close securely)

–

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Adjust driver's seat, then align rearview and downview mirrors

–

Check

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dash-mounted intake-air restriction indicator

D6

Check

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oil- and air-pressure warning systems

D14

Check

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instrument panel warning lights

D15

Check

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ICU fault codes (front-engine diesel chassis)

D15

Check

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horn, windshield wipers, and windshield washer

D16

Inspect

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heater, defroster, and optional mirror heat controls

D17

Check

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panel lights and interior lights

D18

Check

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exterior lights and reflectors

D19

Check

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tire pressure

D20

Check

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tire condition

D20

Check

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rims and wheels

D21

Check

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automatic transmission fluid level

D22

Inspect

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air brake chambers and pushrods

D23

Inspect

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air brake lines

D24

Inspect

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slack adjusters

D25

Inspect

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air brake system operation

D26

Check

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frame rails (missing bolts), crossmembers (bent or loose)

–

Check

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Bendix Hydro-Max® brake booster (front-engine diesel chassis)

D27

Check

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mud flaps (aren't damaged, at least 10 inches above the ground, and brackets are secure)

–

Check

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exhaust system (mounted securely, connected tightly, no signs of leaks such as soot trails)

–

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Remove chocks and test service brakes

D28

Inspector___________________________________________________ Date ________________