PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
GEAR DRIVEN
Power Steering Pump: 00000
Check for leaks under the truck.
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking,
Belt Driven Alternator: 00000
Gear Driven Air Compressor:
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
All wires are connected.
The belt is not cracked or frayed.
The free play is between 1/2 to 3/4 of an Inch
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking.
Leaks: 00000
General Hoses Passenger Side: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking.
00000
Steering Gear Box and Hoses: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not-cracked, bent, or broken.
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking.
Steering Linkage: 00000
General Hoses Driver Side: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking.
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No missing Castle Nuts or Cotter Pins.
(Make sure you point out all parts the; Pittman
Arm. Drag link. Tie rod, and all 3 castle nuts)
Coolant Level: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking.
Filled to the manufacturer's specification.
Spring Hangers or Mounts: 00000
Belt Driven Water Pump: 00000
Leaf-Springs: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking.
The belt is not cracked or frayed.
The Free Play Is Between 1/2 to 3/4 of an Inch.
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
None are shifted.
Both front and rear
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked/bent, or broken.
U-Bolts: 00000
Filled to the manufacturer's specification.
Properly mounted and Secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
None missing.
Power Steering Fluid Level: 00000
Shock Absorbers: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking,
Filled to the manufacturer’s specification.
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking.
Oil Level: 00000
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
Brake Hose or Line: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking. (AIR)
Brake Chamber: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking. (AIR)
Slack Adjuster and Push Rod: 00000
Axle Seal or Hub Seal: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking
Filled to the manufacturer’s specification.
Lug Nuts: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
With the brakes released and pulled by hand
The push rod shouldn’t move more than 1 inch.
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
There are none missing.
No rust trails or powder residue.
No cracks around the bolt holes.
Brake Drum: 00000
Rim: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No unauthorized welds.
Brake Lining: 00000
Steer Tire: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No oil or debris.
(Friction Material is not worn dangerously thin)
No abrasions, bulges or cuts to the tread or
sidewalls.
Tread depth of no less than 4/32 of an inch.
Properly filled to manufacturer’s specification.
Checked with an air gauge.
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
DRIVER’S DOOR FUEL AREA
Torque Arm: 00000
Mirrors: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken, and clean.
Spring Hangers or Mounts: 00000
Door and Hinges: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Note: Make sure that you check and point out the
front and the rear spring mounts.
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Opens and closes and latches properly.
Door seals are not worn, torn, or dry rotten.
Fuel Tank: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking from both the tank and cap.
The cap is on tight.
Spring Arm: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
U-Bolts: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
None leaking.
Exhaust System: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
There are no signs of leaks.
Shock Absorber: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking.
Drive Shaft: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not twisted.
The u-joints are free of any debris.
Cat Walk and Steps: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Clear of any loose objects.
Frame and Cross Members: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
There are no unauthorized holes or welds.
No missing cross members
Air Bag: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking. (AIR)
No missing mounting bolts.
Brake Hose or Line: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking. (AIR)
Brake Chamber: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking. (AIR)
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
Slack Adjuster and Push Rod: 00000
Lug Nuts: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
With the brakes released and pulled by hand.
The push rod should not move more than one
inch.
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
There are none missing.
No rust trails or powder residue.
No cracks around the bolt holes.
Brake Drum: 00000
Rim: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No unauthorized welds.
Brake Lining: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No oil or debris.
(Friction material is not worn Dangerously thin)
Axle Seal: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No missing bolts.
Not leaking.
Filled to the manufacturer’s specification.
Tires: 00000
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts to the tread or
sidewalls.
Tread depth of no less than 2/32 of an inch.
Properly filled to manufactures specifications.
Checked with an air gauge.
Mud Flap: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
TRAILER
Brake Hose or Line: 00000
Header Board or Bulkhead: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking. (AIR)
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No holes or missing rivets.
Brake Chamber: 00000
Landing Gear: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
It’s in the fully raised position.
The crank handle is secure.
Frame and Cross Members: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No missing cross members.
Frame and Tandem Release: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Release handle and locking pins
Are in the fully locked position.
Spring Hanger or Mounts: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Note: Make sure that you check and point out the
front and the rear spring mounts.
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking. (AIR)
Slack Adjuster and Push Rod: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
With the brakes released and pulled by hand.
The push rod should not move more than one
inch.
Brake Drum: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Brake Lining: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No oil or debris
(Friction Material is not worn Dangerously thin)
Axle or Hub Seal: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking.
Filled to the manufacturer’s specification.
Shock Absorber: 00000
Lug Nuts: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Not leaking
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
There are none missing.
No rust trails or powder residue.
No cracks around the bolt holes.
Spring Arm: 00000
Air Bag: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking. (AIR)
No missing mounting bolts.
Rim: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
No unauthorized welds.
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
Spacing: 00000
Rear Doors and Hinges: 00000
This is only if your trailer is equipped dual tires
Check to see that there is proper space between
the tires.
There nothing stuck between the tires
Note: if your trailer has wide base tires this doesn’t
apply.
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Opens and closes and latches properly.
Door seals are not worn or dry rotted.
Note: For flatbeds straps and
Winches: 00000
Tires: 00000
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts to the tread or
sidewalls.
Tread depth of no less than 2/32 of an inch.
Properly filled to manufacturer’s specifications.
Checked with an air gauge.
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
This includes your rub rail
Mud Flaps: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
Platform: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
COUPLING AREA:
Electric Lines: 00000
Mounting Bolts: 00000
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
No exposed wires.
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
None missing
Air Lines: 00000
Sliding fifth wheel, locking pin And
Airline:00000
Properly mounted and secured at both end
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking
Glad Hands: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
That the glad hand seals are in good condition.
No cracks or signs of dry rot.
Not leaking. (AIR)
Apron: 0000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Grap: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Is in the fully locked position.
Airline
Properly mounted and secured at both ends.
No abrasions, bulges, or cuts.
Not leaking. (AIR)
Clearance: 00000
Make sure that there is the proper space between
the tractor mud flap and the trailer landing gear so
that they don’t hit each other when making turns.
Must be done with every PRE-TRIP NOTES
There is no visible gap between the trailer apron
and the skid plate;
Skid Plate:00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Properly Lubed
King Pin: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Locking Jaws: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Fully locked around the king pin.
Release arm And Safety latch: 00000
Properly mounted and secured
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Is in the fully locked position.
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
LIGHTS
When you start your
Light check
You should tell the
Examiner
That I will Check.
Five By Five
You should ask the
Examiner
To help you check your.
Five by Five
Five Functions Are. 00000
All
My lights, reflectors,
Reflective tape
The same way.
Properly mounted and secured.
Not cracked, bent, or broken.
Clean and illuminated.
The proper color of amber
To the front and sides.
Red to the rear 00000
Note: Your lights must be turned ON.
Right now just your head lights and
marker lights
Now walk around the truck and trailer
And point out each light that is turned on.
Make sure you walk all the way around
Front of the truck 00000
Drivers side of the truck 00000
Rear of the truck 00000
Drivers side of the trailer 00000
Rear of the trailer 00000
Passenger side of the trailer 00000
Rear of the truck 00000
Passenger side of the truck 00000
Left turn signal.
Right turn signal.
Four-way flashers.
High beams.
Brake lights.
Five Locations Are. 00000
Front of the truck.
Both sides of the truck.
Rear of the truck.
Both sides of the trailer.
Rear of the trailer.
You must do each function at every
location.
The truck and trailer
Must be done with every Pre-Trip
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
Horns City and Air: 00000
In Cab Inspection
Air horns - Blow the air horn by pulling on the cord.
City Horn - Blow the city horn by pushing on the
center of the steering wheel.
Seat Belt 00000
Windshield and Mirrors: 00000
Properly mounted and secured.
Not ripped or frayed
Adjust and latches properly.
The windshield and mirrors are clean.
No cracks or breaks, and no obstructions
The mirrors are in proper adjustment.
Emergency Equipment
Windshield Wipers and Washers:
00000
Fire Extinguisher: 00000
By pushing the washer button and spraying the
windshield. And saying wipers are properly
mounted and secured and operate smoothly. That
the blades aren’t cracked or dry rotten.
Properly mounted and secured
Fully charged
Triangles: 00000
Three red reflective triangles
My three red reflective triangles are under the
bunk.
Heater and Defroster: 00000
Spare Electrical Fuses: 00000
Lighting Indicators: 00000
My spare electrical fuses are in the glove box.
Left turn, right turn, four ways, and high beam.
As you are doing these, you should be pointing
them out on the dash board.
Safe Start: 00000
You must demonstrate that both the heater and
defroster are working properly.
Frist make sure your transmission is in neutral.
Then fully depress your clutch.
Turn the key to on, check the ABS light.
To make sure they come on and then go out Telling
You that there no problems the ABS
And then start your Engine.
GAUGES
Voltmeter: 00000
My alternator is charging between thirteen to
fourteen volts
Oil Pressure Gauge: 00000
The engine oil pressure is rising to normal
operating range.
Water Temperature Gauge: 00000
The water temperature is rising to normal
operating range.
Air Pressure Gauges: 00000
The air pressure should build to governor cut.
Between 120 to 140 PSI
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION STUDY GUIDE
I'm going to fully depress the brake and wait for
the gauges to stabilize.
(Point to the primary and secondary air gauges).
I will be checking to make sure I don't lose more
than 4 PSI in one minute.
While listening for air leaks
Please remember that the
Air Brake Test is part of IN
CAB INSPECTION
"Note"
You should have your
tires chocked before
you start your Vehicle
inspection
Air Brake Test
There are three stages to an air brake
Test
Stage #1 applied pressure test.
Stage #2 Pump down to warning light and buzzer.
Stage #3 Pump down till tractor protection valve
and The parking brake valve pops out.
To prepare for the Air Brake Test
The air pressure must be 120 to 125 PSI or to
governor cut out.
Put the truck into neutral.
Push the tractor protection valves in.
This will release the parking brakes.
Wait for the air tanks to fill up.
(Make sure the air has stopped leaking from both
protection valves).
Then turn the engine off.
Turn the key back to the on position.
"After Application of the brakes and
Stabilization Then Ask the examiner to time you"
(Will you time me starting now)?
Air brake Test Stage #2 00000
Pump down to warning light and buzzer.
Pump down on the brake pedal until
The warning light and buzzer come on.
At or before sixty (60) PSI.
Air Brake Test Stage #3 00000
Pump down on until tractor protection
Valves pop out.
Pump down on the brake pedal until
Both the tractor protection valve and
The park brake valve pop out.
Between forty (40) to twenty (20) PSI
Parking Brake Check: 00000
Set the trailer brake, release the tractor brake, and
then give a light tug on the trailer.
Then set the tractor brake, and release the trailer
brake, then give a light tug on the tractor
Service Brake Check: 00000
Release both protection valves
I will pull forward to five mile per hour.
Apply the service brake to make sure it doesn't
Pull to the left or right.
Now you're ready to start
Air brake Test Stage #1 00000
Applied Pressure test
Tell the examiner:
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2018 Freightliner Cascadia
With Detroit DD15 Engine
53 foot Wabash Trailer,
With air ride suspension