| Item | Inspecting For: |
| Safety Belt | * Securely mounted
* Properly latches
* Not ripped, torn or frayed |
| Emergency Equipment | * Fire Extinguisher is securely mounted and fully charged
* 3 reflective triangles in passenger side-box
* Spare fuses for all circuits that require fuses unless equipped with circuit breakers |
| Safe Start | * Push clutch to the floor
* Transmission in NEUTRAL
* Turn key to "ON" position
* Wait for gauges to cycle
* Keep clutch pressed, turn over motor until it starts
* Slowly release clutch once engine reaches idling speed |
| Temperature Gauge | * Rises to operating range
* Warning light is off |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | * Rises to operating range
* Warning light is off |
| Ampmeter / Voltmeter | * Rises to operating range 12-14 volts
* Warning light is off |
| Air Pressure Gauge | * Rises to operating range (90-120 PSI)
* Warning light is off |
| Lighting Indicators | * Turn on and check the following
* Right and left turn indicator
* Low, high beam
* Four-way/hazard indicators |
| Heater/ Defroster | * All fans speeds work
* Nothing blocks the air flow |
| Windshield/ Mirrors | * Mirrors properly adjusted
* ALL Glass is clean and has no cracks or damage
* Nothing blocking driver's view |
| Windshield Wipers | * Blades securely mounted. Not cracked, dry-rotted or missing.
* Proper spring tension to hold to windshield
* All speeds work
* Windshield washer fluid full and operates properly |
| Parking Brake Check
Tug Test for Tractor | *Engine running, air to 90-120 PSI
* Release the RED button (push in)
* Put truck in 1st gear, gently ease clutch out - feel for resistance
* Push clutch back in and reset RED button (pull out)
*THAT WAS THE TEST FOR THE TRACTOR PARKING BRAKES |
| Parking Brake Check
Tug Test for Trailer | *Engine running, air to 90-120 PSI
* Release the YELLOW button (push in)
* Put truck in 1st gear, gently ease clutch out feel for resistance
* Push clutch back in and reset YELLOW button (pull out)
* THAT WAS THE TEST FOR THE TRAILER PARKING BRAKES |
| Service Brake/ABS | * Put truck into 2nd or 3rd gear
* At approximately 5 MPH, Apply service brake to stop vehicle
* Verify that brakes work properly
* Verify that vehicle does not pull to one side or the other
* Verify ABS light is off |
| Air Brake Check (Leaks) | * Turn key on (DO NOT START) - Have a minimum of 105 PSI
* Release both brakes Y then R - Expect 10-15 PSI loss of air
* Wait one minute, you should lose no more than a 3 PSI per min.
* Apply service brakes. you should lose no more than 4 PSI per min |
| Air Brake Check (Alarm) | * Leak Check Complete
*Start fanning/pumping brakes until you reach about 60 PSI and which time your light and/or warning buzzer will come on. |
| Air Brake Check (Buttons) | * Leak and Alarm Check Complete
*Pumping the brakes until you reach approximately 20-40 PSI at which time the spring brakes will set. |