Combination Vehicle

Pre-Trip Inspection
2014
By Jeff Adams

2014 Jeffrey W. Adams

Front of Cab

ID Lights

Turn Signal Lights

4-Way Flashers
Running Lights

Front of Cab

Clearance Lights

Headlights

Engine Compartment
Passenger Side

Coolant Reservoir
Exhaust System
Oil Level

Engine Compartment
Passenger Side

Hoses

Water Pump
Alternator

Frame

Front Suspension

Front Suspension

Shock Absorber

Anchor Plate
2 U-bolts
4 Nuts

Leaf Springs

Spring Mount

Front Brakes

Front Brakes

Air Lines & Hoses

Brake Chamber

Brake Linings

Push-Rod
Slack Adjuster
Brake Drum

Inner Wheel Seal (checked with tires and rims)

Front Wheel

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Tire Beads

Rims

Front Wheel

Tires (ICD)(ABC)
Lug Nuts

Inner Wheel Seal

(back side of wheel)

Hub Oil Seal

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Engine Compartment
Drivers Side

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Hoses & Wiring

Engine Compartment
Drivers Side

Air Compressor

Steering Box

Steering Column
U-Joint

Pitman Arm

Power Steering Pump

(behind frame)

Power Steering Reservoir

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Steering Linkage

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Steering Linkage
Tie Rod

Drag Link

Upper Control Arm

Lower Control Arm

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Side of Cab

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Door Hinges

Mirrors

Side of Cab

Door Window

Side Compartment
(FET)
Fuel Cap

Door Latches

Tank Straps
Turn Signal Lights
4-Way Flashers

Steps

Fuel Tank
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Rear of Cab

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Rear of Cab

Exhaust System

Utility Lights

Air Lines &

Electrical Line

Steps & Catwalk

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Rear of Cab

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Frame

Rear of Cab
Drive Shaft

U-Joint

Air Tanks
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5th Wheel

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Sliding

5th

Wheel

5th Wheel

Air Line

Platform

Slider Locking Pins

Mounting Bolts

Release Handle
(opposite side)

Apron
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5th Wheel

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5th Wheel

Release Handle
(opposite side)

Locking Jaws & Kingpin

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Rear Suspension

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Rear Suspension
Shock Absorber

Anchor Plate
2 U-bolts
4 Nuts

Torque Bar
(under 5th Wheel)

Air Bag

Leaf Spring

Spring Mount

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Rear Brakes

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Rear Brakes

Air Lines & Hoses

Brake Linings & Drums

(behind wheel)

Brake Chamber

Push-Rod
(underneath)

Slack Adjuster
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Rear Tractor Wheels

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Tire Beads

Rear Tractor Wheels

No Spacer

Lug Nuts

Axle Seal
Rims
Tires (ICD)(ABC)

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Rear of Tractor

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Rear of Tractor
Reflectors

Back-Up Light

Splash Guards
(if present)

Turn Signal Lights

4-Way Flashers
Brake Lights
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Front of Trailer

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Front of Trailer
Clearance Lights

Bulkhead
Glad Hands

Air Lines &

Electrical Line

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Side of Trailer

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Side of Trailer

Side Marker Lights

DOT Reflectors

Reflectors

Landing Gear

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UnderneathTrailer

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UnderneathTrailer

Frame Rails

Cross Members

Floor

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Trailer Suspension

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Trailer Suspension

Anchor Plate
2 U-bolts
4 Nuts

Leaf Spring

Torsion Bar (if present)

(under Leaf Spring)

Spring Mount
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Trailer Brakes

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Trailer Brakes
Air Lines & Hoses

Brake Chamber
Torsion Bar
(part of suspension)
Slack Adjuster

Push-Rod
Brake Drum

Brake Linings

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Trailer Wheels

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Tire Beads

Lug Nuts

Trailer Wheels

No Spacer
Inner Wheel Seal
(back side of wheel)

Hub Oil Seal

Tires (ICD)(ABC)
Rims

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Rear of Trailer

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Rear of Trailer

ID Lights

Clearance Lights

Rear Door(s)
License Plate
Door Hinges or Cables
Latch

Splash Guards

Running Lights
Turn Signal Lights
4-Way Flashers
Brake Lights
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In Cab

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In Cab

Windshield

Dash Indicators

Wipers

Mirrors

Steering Play
Horns

Brake Valves

Turn Signals
4-Way Flashers

Seat Belt
Emergency Equipment (FET)

Headlights
& Panel Lights

Heater/Defroster
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Study Hard!
Good Luck &
Safe Driving!

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