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IA PTI Coupling
IA DOT Pretrip Coupling Inspection
| Item | Inspecting for: |
|---|---|
| Tractor Air & Electrical Connectors and Lines | * Air lines - securely mounted, not cracked, cut or spliced. Not leaking air * Electrical - securely mounted with a spring loaded dust cover in place, not cut, burnt or corroded * Both - not tangled or dragging on tractor |
| Trailer Air & Electrical Connectors | * Air lines - glad hands are securely mounted, gaskets in place and not leaking air * Electrical lines - securely mounted, spring loaded dust cover locked in place |
| Apron | * Securely mounted * Not cracked, bent or welded |
| Kingpin | * Not cracked or bent * Pointing straight down |
| Gap | * No space between the apron and the 5th wheel |
| 5th Wheel Skid Plate | * Securely mounted to the platform * All bolts and pins are secure and not missing * Plate properly lubricated |
| Sliding 5th Wheel Pins | * Locked and in place * Not cracked, bent or missing * Adjusted so landing gear clears tractor |
| Locking Jaws | * Locked around kingpin * Not cracked or bent and no slack |
| Platform | * Securely mounted, not cracked or bent |
| Release Arm/ Safety Latch | * Locked in place * Not cracked or bent, locks and unlocks properly |
| Mounting Bolts | * Not loose, cracked or missing |