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37 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
Front of Truck |
Leaks (no puddles or drips from the engine or transmission) Clearance Lights (amber in color, clean not cracked, broken or damaged) Turn Signals (amber in color, clean not cracked, broken or damaged) Headlights (clear in color, clean not cracked, broken or damaged) |
4 Things |
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Right Side of Engine |
Hoses (securely mounted, no dry-rot, cracks or leaks, no loose or missing clamps) Belt (no dry-rot, cracks or fraying, 1/2-3/4 inch of play) Alternator (securely mounted, functioning properly, belt driven, not cracked, broken or damaged, no loose or missing bolts) Exhaust (securely mounted, no holes, leaks, cracks or soot trails indicating a leak, not cracked, broken or damaged, no loose or missing bolts or nuts) |
4 Things |
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Left Side of Engine (Fluids) |
Coolant (securely mounted, no dry-rot, cracks, leaks or damage, between add and full) Power Steering (securely mounted, no dry-rot, cracks, leaks or damage, between add and full) Engine Oil (between add and full) |
3 Things |
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Left Side of Engine (Components) |
Hoses (securely mounted, no dry-rot, cracks or leaks, no loose or missing clamps) Water Pump (securely mounted, functioning properly, belt driven, not cracked, broken or damaged, no leaks or loose or missing bolts) Air Compressor (securely mounted, functioning properly, gear driven, not cracked broken or damaged, no leaks or loose or missing bolts) |
3 Things |
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Left Front of Truck (Steering) |
Steering Box (securely mounted, no cracks or leaks not broken or damaged) Steering Linkage (securely mounted, no cracks not broken, damaged, or bent) Castle Nuts and Cotter Pins (tight, not missing) |
3 Things |
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Left Front of Truck (Suspension) |
Spring Mounts (securely mounted, not cracked, broken or damaged, no loose or missing bolts) Leaf Springs (securely mounted, no cracked, broken, shifted or missing leafs) U-Bolts (2 tight) Shock Absorber (securely mounted, not cracked, broken, damaged, dented or leaking, no loose or missing bolts) |
4 Things |
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Left Front of Truck (Brakes) |
Brake Hoses (securely mounted, no dry-rot, cracks or leaks, not broken or damaged) Brake Chamber (securely mounted, not cracked, broken, damaged, dented or leaking, no loose or missing bolts) Push Rod (securely mounted, not cracked, broken, damaged or bent, no loose or missing hardware) Slack Adjuster (securely mounted, not cracked, broken, damaged or bent, no loose or missing hardware, up to 1" of pull, 1-2" needs to be adjusted, over 2" is out of service) Brake Pads Brake Drums |
6 Things |
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Left Front of Truck (Wheel) |
Bud Rim (no cracks, dents damage or illegal welds) Lug Nuts (no loose or missing nuts, no rust trails or shiny threads, indicating a loose nut) Hub Seal (no leaks, oil level between add and full, no cracks, not broken or damaged, securely mounted, no loose or missing bolts) |
3 Things |
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Steer Tire |
Side Walls (no cuts, rips, or bulges) Tread (no re-treads or separation, at least 4/32 inch of tread) Pressure (check with a gauge 100-110psi) |
3 Things |
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Left Side of Cab |
Turn Signal (amber in color, no cracks not broken or damaged) Mirror Door Steps Emergency Equipment Fuel Tank |
6 Things |
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Truck "Mid-Section" |
Air and Electrical Lines Catwalk and Step Frame and Cross members Drive-Shaft |
4 Things |
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Front Drive Axle (Suspension) |
Spring Mounts (securely mounted, no cracks not broken or damaged, no loose or missing bolts) Leaf Springs (securely mounted, no cracked, broken, shifted or missing leafs) U-Bolts (2 tight) Shock Absorber (securely mounted, not cracked, broken, damaged, dented or leaking, no loose or missing bolts) Air Bags |
5 Things |
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Front Drive Axle (Brakes) |
Brake Hoses Brake Chamber Push Rod Slack Adjuster Brake Pads Brake Drums |
6 Things |
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Front Drive Axle (Wheels) |
Bud Rims (no cracks, dents, damage or illegal welds) Lug Nuts (no loose or missing nuts, no rust trails or shiny threads, indicating a loose nut) Axle Seal (no leaks, no cracks, not broken or damaged securely mounted, no loose or missing bolts) |
3 Things |
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Front Drive Axle (Tires) |
Side Walls (no cuts, rips, or bulges) Treads (no separation, at least 2/32 inch of tread, wearing evenly) Pressures (check with a gauge 100-110psi) |
3 Things |
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Rear of Truck |
Mud Flap Reflective Tape (DOT tape, clean and visible) Lights and Reflectors (red in color, no cracks not broken or damaged, 4 functions: turn signals, 4ways, tail and brake lights) Clearance |
4 Things |
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Fifth Wheel |
Platform and Mounting Bolts Fifth Wheel Lock Pins Release Arm Locking Jaw Fifth Wheel King Pin and Apron |
6 Things |
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Front of Trailer |
Clearance Lights (amber in color, no cracks not broken or damaged) Header Board |
2 Things |
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Under Trailer |
Frame Floor Cross Members Landing Gear |
4 Things |
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Side of Trailer |
Clearance Lights (red in color, no cracks not broken or damaged) Trailer Side Reflective Tape (DOT tape, clean and visible) Turn Signal (amber in color, no cracks not broken or damaged) Door Tie |
5 Things |
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Sliding Tandem |
Release Arm (securely in the locked position, not cracked, broken, bent or damaged) Locking Pins (securely in the locked position, not cracked, broken or damaged) |
2 Things |
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Front Trailer Axle (Suspension) |
Torque Rod (securely mounted, no cracks not broken, damaged or bent, no loose or missing hardware) Spring Mounts (securely mounted, no cracks not broken or damaged, no loose or missing bolts) Leaf Springs (securely mounted, no cracked, broken, shifted or missing leafs) U-Bolts (2 tight) |
4 Things |
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Front Trailer Axle (Brakes) |
Brake Hoses Brake Chamber Push Rod Slack Adjuster Brake Pads Brake Drums |
6 Things |
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Front Trailer Axle (Wheels) |
Bud Rims (no cracks, dents, damage or illegal welds) Lug Nuts (no loose or missing nuts, no rust trails or shiny threads, indicating a loose nut) Hub Seal (no leaks, oil level between add and full, no cracks, not broken or damaged, securely mounted, no loose or missing bolts) |
3 Things |
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Front Trailer Axle (Tires) |
Side Walls (no cuts, rips, or bulges) Treads (no separation, at least 2/32 inch of tread, wearing evenly) Pressures (check with a gauge 100-110psi) |
3 Things |
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Rear of Trailer |
Mud Flap Clearance Lights (red in color, no cracks not broken or damaged) Doors Door Chains Reflective Tape (DOT tape, clean and visible) Lights (red in color, no cracks not broken or damaged, 4 functions: turn signals, 4ways, tail and brake lights) |
6 Things |
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Exterior Light Check |
Trailer: Marker, Clearance, Left Turn Signal, Right Turn Signal, Four Ways, Tail, and Brake Lights. Truck: Clearance, Left Turn Signal, Right Turn Signal, Four Ways, High and Low Beam Lights. |
Trailer: 7 Light Types Truck: 6 Light Types |
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Cab Check |
Seat Belt Mirrors Wind Shield |
3 Things |
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Safety start |
Step 1: Push In the Clutch Step 2: Truck In Neutral Step 3: Start the Engine Step 4: Release Clutch (slowly) Step 5: ABS Bulb Check (comes on and goes off) |
5 Steps |
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Gauges |
Oil Pressure Temperature Volt Meter Air Pressure |
4 Things |
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Dash Indicator Lights |
Left Turn Signal Right Turn Signal Four Ways High Beam Low Beam |
5 Things |
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Controls (Other) |
Wipers (functioning properly, clearing windshield) Washer Fluid (functioning properly) City Horn (works) Highway Horn (works) |
4 Things |
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Dash (Other) |
Heater (working, good air flow) Defroster (working, good air flow) Fuses (glove box) Relays (glove box) |
4 Things |
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Brake Test |
Step 1: Trailer Brakes (engine running, release truck brakes, 1st gear, tug on trailer) Step 2: Tractor Brakes (set truck brakes, release trailer brakes, tug on truck) Step 3: Service Brakes (release truck brakes, roll forward 5mph, apply service brake, stops, doesn't pull to the left or right, stops in a straight line) |
3 Detailed Steps |
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LAB (Leaks) |
Step 1: Engine off (in gear) Step 2: Ignition on Step 3: Brakes Released (trailer and truck) Step 4: Apply Service Brake (hold) Step 5: Leak Down Test (leak no more than 4 psi in 1 minute) |
5 Detailed Steps |
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LAB (Alarms) |
Step 6: Fan Brakes Step 7: Warning Light and or Buzzer (before reaching 60 psi) |
2 Detailed Steps |
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LAB (Buttons) |
Step 8: Fan Brakes (20-40psi) Step 9: Tractor Protection Valve (should close) Step 10: Red Trailer Button (pop out first, followed by) Step 11: Yellow Truck Button |
4 Detailed Steps |