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Front of the Truck Lights & Lenses: • All my lights & lenses proper color: NO broken, NO damage, NO crack, securely mounted, working properly. Fluid Levels: • COOLANT TANK: I will check the sight glass to see the proper level, and I will make sure it is at least between add and full lines. • Oil Level: Dipstick - Pull out, clean off, reinsert, and pull out again to check that the level is between at least add and full lines. • POWER STEERING FLUID: Proper level, I will check the dipstick to ensure the level is at least between add and full lines. NO leaks, securely mounted. Fluid and Air Leaks: • All hoses and lines: NO leaks, NO cuts, NO tears, NO exposed wires, clamps must be tight, securely mounted. • Fluids: I make sure to check the entire engine compartment, the radiator, the transmission, and ensure no fluids are dripping or leaking. Steering System: • Gearbox and Gearbox Hoses: • NO leaks, NO broken, NO cracked, NO damaged, securely mounted. • Gearbox hoses: NO leaks, NO broken, NO cracked, NO damage, clamps must be tight, securely mounted. • Steering Linkage: Pitman arm and Drag Link, Steering Arm and Tie Rod, 3 Castle Nuts: NO broken, NO damage, NO crack, no illegal welds, all joints are greasy, and 3 castle nuts are present with no missing cotter pins, securely mounted. Lesson 3: Suspension System • Spring Mount and Spring Hanger: NO broken, NO damage, NO crack, no missing bolts, no illegal welds, securely mounted. • Leaf Springs: NO broken, NO crack, NO damage, NO shifted, NO illegal welds, securely mounted. • Shock Absorber: NO broken, NO crack, NO leak, NO missing bolts, securely mounted top and bottom. Brake System • Brake Lines/Hoses: Securely mounted on both ends, NO broken, cracked, or damaged, no leaking, it can supply air to the braking system. • Brake Contaminants: “Between the brake drum & brake lining there is no oil or grease that would prohibit the brakes from working properly.” Tires • Condition: NO cut, NO bulges, NO leaks, tire is not recappable. • Depth: Evenly worn, a minimum depth of 4/32 of an inch using a tire tread depth gauge. • Inflation: Inflation should be between 90 to 110 psi, I would check for proper inflation using a tire gauge and that all valves and stems are accessible. Wheels • Rims: NO broken, NO damage, NO cracks, NO illegal welds, securely mounted. • Lug Nuts: NO broken, NO cracks, NO damage, all must be present and tight, no rust around the nuts, securely mounted. Side of the Vehicle • Lenses & Reflectors: All light lenses, clean, proper color, NO damage, NO crack, no missing bolts, securely mounted. • Traffic Monitoring Devices: • Mirrors: NO damage, NO cracked, NO illegal stickers, clean, no missing bolt, securely mounted to the door. • Battery and Electrical System: Battery covers are securely mounted. Battery connections are tight and not showing signs of excessive corrosion, no exposed wires or cables, securely mounted. • Fuel Tank(s) & Cab and DEF Tank: NO leaks, NO damage, NO crack, NO dent, the fuel tank cap is tight, securely mounted. • Frame: Tractor and trailer frames - NO bent, NO broken, NO illegal welds, NO missing bolts, securely mounted. Lesson 4: Coupling System Air Lines and Electric Lines & Glad Hands: • Air Lines: Red is emergency, blue is service line, NO cut, NO leaks, must not touch the catwalk, securely mounted to the truck and trailer. • Glad Hands: NO broken, NO cracked, NO missing rubber seal, NO leaking, securely mounted to the trailer. Fifth Wheel: • Electric Line: NO cut, NO exposed wire, must not touch the catwalk, securely mounted to the truck and trailer with safety latch. • Apron and 5th Wheel Skid Plate: Fifth wheel skid plate securely mounted to the frame and the platform, well-greased, NO broken, NO damage, NO crack, NO gap between the fifth wheel skid plate and the apron, securely mounted. • Release Arm: NO bent, NO broken, securely locked all the way in the safety latch. • King Pin: Well-greased, NO broken, NO damage, NO crack, king pin is locked in the locking jaw, securely mounted. • Locking Jaw: Completely locked around the kingpin when the trailer is hooked. NO broken, NO damage, NO crack. Side of the Trailer • Landing Gear: NO broken, NO damage, raised and above the ground, handle is not broken or damaged, securely mounted. • Clearance: There should be enough space between the back of the truck and the landing gear so the landing gear does not hit the back of the truck. • Reflective Tape: Reflective tape is present around the trailer, it is clean, proper color, and not missing. Back of the Trailer • Lenses & Reflectors: All light lenses, clean, proper color, NO damage, NO crack, no missing bolts, securely mounted.