3 points of contact at all times. (2 hands 1 feet) (2 feet 1 hand)

P.2.1

Must be secured properly, not damaged- latch, unlatch and latch again. Latch is working properly. 

P.2.2

3 Red Reflective Triangles properly secured not damaged,

6 Spare Fuses,

Fire Extinguisher ABC or BC10 - fully charged, tag up to date, safety pin in place, good condition, properly secured.

P.2.3

while having my left hand on the steering wheel I will,

1. Check if the Tractor Parking Brakes and Trailer Emergency Brakes are applied,

2.Depress the FOOTBRAKE,

3.Turn the key in ON position.

4.Check if truck is in NEUTRAL,

5.START Engine,

6. Release FOOTBRAKE slowly.

7. Wait for air to build until 100-125 PSI.

P.3.1

I'm going to start with Air Leak Applied Test. I need to go outside and chock my wheels."

P.3.2

Driver should make sure that the truck is between 100-120PSI before turning off.

(hold accelerator to lightly build pressure if pressure is too low.)

P.3.3

1.Turn the Engine OFF

2.Put the key in your pocket

3.Get out of the truck using 3 points of contact

4.Chock wheels

5.Get back into the truck using 3 points of contact

6.Put your seatbelt on.

P.3.4

"I'm going to do my Air Leak Applied Test"

P.3.5

1.Make sure the Tractor Parking Brake and Trailer Emergency Brake are applied.

2.Turn the key in ON position.

3.Release the Tractor Parking Brake and Trailer Emergency Brake. 4.When air pressure stabilizes (NO AIR LEAKING SOUND)

5.Apply the FOOTBRAKE firmly.

6.Tell the examiner- "I will wait for ONE (1) minute, in 1 minute vehicle should not lose more than 4 PSI IN A COMBINATION VEHICLE, 3 PSI IN A STRAIGHT TRUCK."

7.After One (1) minute has passed say:" Vehicle has not lost more than 4PSI in my combination vehicle"

8.Release the FOOTBRAKE.

P.3.6

 "Now I am going to perform Fan Down 2 test." 

1.Pumping down on the FOOTBRAKE (watch the knobs) 

2.When both knobs pop out tell the examiner "Both knobs should pop out, this indicates the mechanism responsible for applying spring brakes is working properly. Tractor Parking Brake should pop out between 40-20 psi, Trailer Emergency Brake should pop out between 45-20 psi.Trailer Emergency Brake must pop out first to prevent a jackknife"  

3.I will now Release the FOOT BRAKE. 

4.and TURN the key in OFF position

5.and Put it in my pocket

6.I will Step outside using 3 points of contact and remove the Wheel Chocks and put them in place.

 7.and then Enter the truck using 3 points of contact, and make sure that Tractor Parking Brake and Trailer Emergency Brake are applied.

8.than depress the FOOTBRAKE, and start the engine and build air pressure.

P.3.7

"Now I am going to perform Fan Down 1 test."

 PREFORM FAN DOWN 1 TEST!

1.Pump the FOOTBRAKE until the air pressure drops below 60 psi.

2.Tell the examiner- "below 60 psi red light and a buzzer should turn ON, indicating the STOP low air pressure warning device is working properly.

P.3.8

1. Preform an IN-CAB INSPECTION for the Mirrors 

2. Preform an IN-CAB INSPECTION for the Horns

3. Preform an IN-CAB INSPECTION for the windshield

4. Preform an IN-CAB INSPECTION for the Oil Pressure Gauge

5.Preform an IN-CAB INSPECTION for the Temperature Gauge

6.Preform an IN-CAB INSPECTION for the Air Pressure Gauge

1. Properly Mounted, Clean, Adjusted to driver 

2. Electric horn is used in the city, and AIR horn is used in emergencies and highway. (USE THE HORNS) 

3.clean, no obstructions of view, no cracks, no damage. 2 Stickers up to date- Safety Inspection and Insurance, Rubber Seal in good condition, not leaking, not dry rotted. 

4.Must be working and climb up to normal range (35 to 75 psi). No warning lights 

5. Must be working (about 180 degrees). Not in red, no warning lights. 

6. Must be working(100-120 ps). GOVERNOR CUTS OFF AT (120-140psi) No warning lights.

P.4.1 

1. Preform IN-CAB INSPECTION for Light Switch 

2.Preform IN-CAB INSPECTION for ABS light

Light Switch

1.1st click- Parking Lights and ID Lights- working properly

2.Clearance Lights- working properly, specify truck is 13 feet 6 inches tall MAX

3. 2 click- Low Beam Headlights- range 250 feet, working properly.

properly.

4. 4-WAY EMERGENCY FLASHERS- working properly.

Abs Lights

Once the engine starts ABS Lights should turn on and stay

ON for 2-3 seconds then tum OFF. this Indicates ABS system is working properly.

P.4.2

1. Left turn signal (push down) - working properly

2. Right turn Signal (push up)- Working Properly 

3. High Beam Headlights (Pull Up to turn on, Pull Again to turn off) - 500 Feet of range, Working Properly 

1. Preform IN-CAB INSPECTION for wipers and washer 

2. Preform IN-CAB INSPECTION for Heater and Defroster

1. arms and blades are secured and not damaged, wiper blades not dry rotted, turn ON wipers, spray, washer. Washers working property.

2. tum on High, put lever to Defrost position, move the lever to Heat position, put your hand by the windshield to check if its working properly.

P.5.2

1.Before Preforming Tractor Brake Check test, What should you do?

2.what should you tell the examiner before preforming?

1.make sure the Tractor Parking Brake and Trailer Emergency Brakes are applied, and Air pressure is between 100-120 psi.

2."Now I Am Going to Perform Air Brake System Checks, First I will test"

P.5.3

1. Press the FOOTBRAKE and put the vehicle in the DRIVE (D)

2. Release (Push) Trailer Emergency Brake

3. Release the FOOTBRAKE slowly to the friction point (the truck should shake but not move)

4. Depress the FOOTBRAKE fully again and tell the instructor that the "Truck shook but did not move with The Tractor Parking Brake applied, which means it is working properly"

5. Apply the Tractor Parking Brake AND Trailer Emergency Brake.

6. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).

7. Release the FOOTBRAKE.

8.Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).

9. Release the FOOTBRAKE. 

P.5.4 

AIR LINES -  well attached to the truck not leaking, not damaged.

BLUE service line, RED emergency line.

ELECTRICAL CABLE - GREEN or BLACK in color. Must be in good condition, no cuts, no corrosion and not damaged, nothing inside the connector.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - well attached to the truck, properly secured, 7 pins inside and no corrosion. 

TENSION SPRING - well attached to the truck, not damaged, in good condition and has proper tension holds lines 6 to 12 inches above the catwalk.

P.8.1

1. AIR LINES - well attached to the glad hands, not leaking, not damaged, BLUE service line, RED emergency line.

2. GLAD HANDS - well attached to the trailer, rubber gasket must be soft and not leaking.

3. ELECTRICAL CABLE- GREEN or BLACK in color. Must be in good condition, no cuts, no corrosion and not damaged, nothing inside the connector.

4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION- well attached to the trailer, 7 pins inside and no corrosion.

P.8.2

1. PLATFORM - all bolts secured, not missing, properly attached to the frame, not damaged.

2. MOUNTING BOLTS- not missing, secured to frame, not damaged.

3. AIR SLIDING MECHANISM- not missing, not damaged, no air leaks.

4. FIFTH WHEEL SKID PLATE- no gap between 5* wheel skid plate and apron, properly greased, no missing pieces, not damaged.

5. RELEASE ARM - safely locked, and latch secured.

6. SLIDING FIFTH WHEEL LOCKING PINS

• must be all locked and secured.
• Proper clearance from landing gear to frame of tractor, not damaged.
• Proper clearance from the header board to the back of the tractor.

7. LOCKING JAWS- secured around the kingpin, not damaged.

8. KINGPIN- no missing pieces, not damaged.

9. APRON- no missing pieces, not damaged.

P.9.1

Form A Question 

inspect all items associated with the front of the vehicle (including the external light operations), the items within the engine compartment, all steering components and all items associated with the front driver-side axle.

CLEARANCE LIGHTS - amber in color, two (2) lights each on upper corner, they specify that vehicle is 13 feet 6 inches HIGH MAXIMUM.

IDENTIFICATION LIGHTS (ID LIGHTS) - amber in color, 3 lights in the middle, specify that the vehicle is MINIMUM 8 feet WIDE.

HEADLIGHTS -clear in color, 2 functions:

- LOW BEAM range - 250 feet

- HIGH BEAM range - 500 Feet

TURN SIGNALS - amber in color, 3 functions:

• - Left and Right turn signals,

- Four Way emergency flashers,

, - Parking Lights.

P.10.1

1. Before Preforming TRAILER EMERGENCY BRAKE TEST what should you tell the examiner?

2. Preform TRAILER EMERGENCY BRAKE TEST.

"Now I am going to perform TRAILER EMERGENCY BRAKE TEST"

-

 1. Press the FOOTBRAKE and put the vehicle in the DRIVE (D);

2. Release (PUSH) the Tractor Parking Brake;

3. Release the FOOTBRAKE slowly to the friction point (the truck should shake but not move)

4. Depress the FOOTBRAKE fully again, Tell the examiner that the "Truck shook, but did not move with The Trailer Emergency Brake applied, which means it is working properly"

5. Apply the Tractor Parking Brake AND Trailer Emergency Brake.

6. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).

7. Release the FOOTBRAKE.

 P.6.1

1. Before Preforming Footbrake Test What should you tell the examiner?

2. Preform Foot brake Test

"Now I Am Going To Perform Foot brake Test"

-

1. Press the FOOTBRAKE and put the vehicle in the DRIVE (D).

2. Release Tractor Parking Brake AND Trailer Emergency Brake.

3. Slowly release the FOOT BRAKE.

4. Let the truck drive 10 to 15 feet.

5. Apply the FOOT BRAKE and at the same time let GO OFF of THE STEERING WHEEL.

6. When the truck stops, keep your foot on the FOOT BRAKE pedal.

"Truck stopped without pulling to any side, if it pulled to either side there is a problem with:

1) Tire Pressure.    2) Braking System.    3) Suspension.    4) Steering System.    5) Uneven Load

7. Apply the Tractor Parking Brake AND Trailer Emergency Brake.

8. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).

9. Release the FOOTBRAKE.

P.6.2

1. Before Preforming handbrake Test what should you tell the examiner? 

2. Preform Handbrake Test

"Now I'm going to perform the HANDBRAKE TEST."

-

1. Press the FOOTBRAKE and put the vehicle in the DRIVE (D).

2. release Tractor Parking Brake AND Trailer Emergency Brake.

3. Apply the handbrake and HOLD IT!

4. Release FOOT BRAKE.

5. Truck should not move.

6. Depress the FOOTBRAKE fully again Tell The examiner that the "Truck shook but did not move with the HANDBRAKE applied which means it is working properly."

7. Release the HANDBRAKE.

8. Apply Tractor Parking Brake AND Trailer Emergency Brake.

9. Put shifter in NEUTRAL.

10. Release the FOOT BRAKE.

Check if the Truck Parking Brakes and Trailer Emergency Brakes are applied, turn the engine OFF, put the key in your pocket, and go out of the cabin using 3 points of contact and say

"Now I'm ready for Coupling Section"

P.7.1

Form A Question 

inspect all items associated with the front of the vehicle (including the external light operations), the items within the engine compartment, all steering components and all items associated with the front driver-side axle.

Preform Engine Compartment Inspection for passenger side

COOLANT - must be at proper level. Do not open when the engine is HOT!

POWER STEERING PUMP - properly secured, gear driven, not leaking, not damaged.

WIRES - not cut, not damaged or corroded, properly

secured

HOSE - not cracked, not damaged properly secured.

P.10.2

Form A Question 

Preform Engine Compartment Inspection for Driver side

1. WATER PUMP - not leaking, not damaged, belt driven.
2. BELT - no cuts, no frays. 1/4 inch of play maximum.
3. ALTERNATOR - properly secured, belt driven.
4. ENGINE OIL- remove the dipstick, clean it, reinsert it, and pull out again to check the oil level is above minimum.
5. POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR - remove the dipstick, clean it, reinsert it and pull it out again to check the power steering fluid level above minimum.
6. AIR COMPRESSOR - properly secured, gear driven, not leaking, not damaged.
7. STEERING COLUMN SHAFT - not bent, not welded, not cracked, not damaged.
8. U-JOINT - lubricated, tight, in good condition, not damaged.
9. POWER STEERING GEAR BOX - not leaking, properly secured not damaged.
10. WIRES - not cut, not damaged or corroded, properly secured.
11. HOSE- not cracked, not damaged properly secured.
12. 3 PIECE STEERING LINKAGE - not missing parts, pins and nuts not missing, properly secured and connected.

P.11.1

Form A Question.

Preform Front Suspension Inspection

FRAME- not cracked, welded or bent, not damaged.

SPRING MOUNTS and BUSHINGS- no damaged, properly secured to the frame, no missing pieces.

LEAF SPRINGS - good condition no cracks, not missing, not damaged.

U-BOLTS - properly secured to the axle, not not rusted thru, mounted to the frame and axle.

HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER - not leaking, not rusted thru, mounted to the frame and axle.

P.12.1

Form A Question.

Preform Inspection for Brakes

HOSE - no air leaks, secured to the chamber, not damaged.

BRAKE CHAMBER - secured to axle, no air leaks, not damaged.

SLACK ADJUSTER and PUSH ROD properly secured not damaged 1 inch of play maximum with the brakes released.

S-CAM - good condition not missing not damaged.

S-CAM ROLLERS - good condition not missing working properly not damaged.

BRAKE PADS - minimum ¼ inch thick not damaged.

BRAKE DRUM- not cracked no oil not damaged.

P.12.2

Form A Question

Preform Front Tires Inspection

1. Minimum thread depth 4/32 inch
2. Same size, same kind on the same axle.
3. Air pressure 100 psi.
4. No nails, cracks or bulges.
5. Recap tires are NOT allowed.

RIMS - no cracks, no welds, no bends around the edges, air valve nor leaking, cap not missing.

LUG NUTS - all present and tight, check for fresh rust around lug nuts, which will indicate looseness.

HUB SEAL - check the oil level, needs to be about 1 inch, 80W 90 gear oil. No oil leaks on the inside of brake drums.

 P.13.1

Form B Questions 

inspect all items associated with the driver door/fuel area, the underside of the vehicle, the farthest rear driver side truck/tractor axle and the rear of the vehicle including external light operations. 

Preform driver door/fuel area

DOORS AND MIRRORS - doors open and closes, rubber seal not damaged, mirrors clean, no cracks, adjusted for driving. properly secured.

SIDE MARKER LIGHTS - amber in color, not cracked and working properly which have 2 functions: (Turn signals, 4 - way emergency flasher.)

FUEL TANK AND CAP - fuel tank secured to frame with straps, cop closed, no fuel leaks.

CATWALK AND STEPS - secured property, no missing pieces not damaged.

P.13.2

Form B Questions

Preform Under Vehicle Inspection

EXHAUST SYSTEM - vertical stack, muffler, exhaust pipe -no leaks, not damaged and no missing clamps or bolts.

FRAME - no missing parts, no illegal welds or cracks.

DRIVE SHAFT - not bend or twisted, turns properly, properly greased, no missing bolts, no welds.

P.14.1

Form B Question

Preform Rear Suspension Inspection

CONTROL ARM - not damaged, not shifted, no missing parts.

AIR BAG MOUNTS - not damaged, secured to the frame.

AIR BAG - not damaged, mounted properly, no air leaks, not dry rotted,

U-BOLTS - properly secured to the axle, non-missing, not damaged.

HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER - not leaking, not rusted thru mounted to the frame and axle.

P.14.2

Form B Question

Preform Inspection for Brakes

HOSES - not damaged, no air leaks Secured to the chamber.

BRAKE CHAMBER - secured to axle, no air leaks not damaged.

SLACK ADJUSTER and PUSH ROD - properly secured,

1 inch of play maximum with the brakes released, not damaged.

S-CAM - good condition, not missing, not damaged.

S-CAM ROLLERS - good condition, not missing, working properly, not damaged.

BRAKE PADS (SHOES) - minimum ¼ inch thick, not damaged.

BRAKE DRUM: not cracked, no oil, not damaged.

P.14.3

Form B Question

Preform rear tires Inspection

1. Minimum thread depth 2/32 inch.
2. Same size, same kind on the same axle.
3. Air pressure 100 psi.
4. No nails, cracks or bulges.
5. Recap tires are allowed.
6. Nothing between duel tires separated between spacer or rim.

RIMS - no cracks, no welds, no bends around the edges, air valve not leaking, cap not missing.

LUG NUTS - all present and tight, check for fresh rust around lug nuts, which will indicate looseness.

HUB SEAL - check the oil level, needs to be about 1 inch - 80W90 gear oil, no oil leaks, no oil leaks inside the brake drum.

 P.15.1

Form B Question

Preform Rear Vehicle Inspection

TAIL LIGHTS - red in color, 5 functions:

1. Turn Signals,
2. 4-Way Emergency Flashers,
3. Parking Lights,
4. Running Lights,
5. Brake lights

REVERSE LIGHT - white in color, mounted, not cracked, clean.

MUD FLAP - properly secured, no missing pieces, not touching the tire, 4 inches of the ground.

DOT REFLECTIVE TAPE - red and white in color, not damaged, clean.

 P.15.3

FORM C

inspect all items associated with front and side of the trailer, the farthest rear drive side trailer axle and the rear of the trailer including external lights operations.

Preform Front of TRAILER Inspection.

HEADER BOARD - not damaged, no missing rivets or pieces.

CLEARANCE LIGHTS - Color amber, working properly, properly secured indicate vehicle is 13 feet 6 inches MAXIMUM HEIGHT.

P.16.1

FORM C Question

Preform Trailer Side Inspection

DOT REFLECTIVE TAPE - not damaged, clean red and white in color.

RIVETS - good condition, no more than one out of four missing.

CROSS MEMBERS - not damaged, not missing, not rusted through.

LANDING GEAR - fully raised, handle secured. No missing pieces and secured to the frame.

SIDE MARKER LIGHTS - amber in color, not damaged, clean and working properly, 3 functions:

1. Parking lights,
2. Turn signals,
3. 4-way flashers.

FRAME AND TANDEM RELEASE - pins secured in holes, release arm secured, no missing pieces not damaged.

 P.16.2

Form C Question

Preform Rear Suspension Inspection

CONTROL ARM - not broken, not shifted, no missing parts.

AIR BAG MOUNTS - not damaged, secured to the frame.

AIR BAG - mounted properly, no air leaks, not dry rotted.

U-BOLTS - not missing, properly secured to the axle.

HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBER - not leaking, not rusted thru, mounted to the frame and axle.

P.16.3

Form C Questions

Perform Rear Brakes Inspection

HOSE - not damaged, no air leaks, secured to the chamber

BRAKE CHAMBER - secured to axle, no air leaks, no damage.

SLACK ADJUSTER and PUSH ROD - properly secured,

maximum 1 inch of play with the brakes released.

S-CAM - good condition, not missing, not damaged.

S-CAM ROLLERS - good condition, not missing, working property, no damage.

BRAKE FADS - minimum ¼ inch thick not damaged.

BRAKE DRUM - not damaged or cracked, no oil inside.

(REAR WHEELS) - REAR TIRES

1. Minimum thread depth 2/32 inch.
2. Same size, same kind on the same axle
3. Air pressure 100 psi.
4. No nails, cracks or bulges.
5. Recap tires are allowed.
6. Nothing between dual tires. Need to be separated by spacer or rim

P.17.1

Form C Questions

Perform Rear Brakes Inspection (2nd half)

RIMS: no cracks. no welds. no bends around the edges, air valve not leaking, cap not missing.

LUG NUTS: all present and tight, check for fresh rust around lug nuts, which will indicate looseness.

HUB SEAL - check the oil level, about 1 inch sows gear oil, no oil leaks on the inside of brake drum.

ABS LIGHT - on the driver side of the trailer. amber in color, once the engine starts should turn on and stay on for

2-3 seconds then turn off.

MUD FLAP - properly secured, no missing pieces, not touching the tire, 4 inches of the ground.

P.17.1

Form C Question

Preform Trailer Rear Inspection

CLEARANCE LIGHTS - red in color, two lights each on upper corner of the trailer, specify that vehicle maximum HEIGHT is 13 feet 6 inches.

IDENTIFICATION LIGHTS (ID LIGHTS) - red in color, three in the middle, specify that vehicle is minimum 8 feet WIDE.

TAIL LIGHTS

- Inside—Brake Lights, red in color, 2 functions

1.Stop Lights 

2.Running Lights

- Outside—Turn Signals, red in color, 3 functions:

1.Turn Signals

2. 4-Way Emergency Flashers

3. Parking Lights.

DOORS - locked, no damage, no hinges missing, latch working properly. 

DOT/ICC BAR - 18 inches from the ground, not damaged or rusted through, with red and white reflective DOT tape in good condition.