2.1 Vehicle Maintenance
It is each driver’s responsibility to physically inspect the unit before leaving the terminal or before beginning any trip. The driver must inspect the truck and the trailer. It is mandatory that the “Mechanics Report” be completed each day after returning to the terminal yard. A driver should never begin a trip with a unit that has mechanical defects. (See A-8: Pre-trip Checklist for more guidance)
Pre & Post-Trip Inspections
1) Log into Trimble Instinct tablet and start Pre-trip.
2) Raise hood and check fluids, belts, steer axle suspension components and brakes, look for any visible fluid leaks or damage.
3) Start engine, looks for fluid leaks and listen for auditable air leaks. Close hood.
4) Activate light test system and check tractor for inoperable lights.
5) Visually check lug nut indicators to verify no loose lug nuts, and air pressure in steer tires.
6) Check glad hand connections and hoses for abrasions or spots on deck plate they may be touching.
7) Check lug nut indicators for loose lug nuts, and tire pressure in drives, brake hardware, audible air leaks, 5th Wheel and skid plate bolts for tightness, verify 5th wheel is latched and locked.
8) Listen for audible air leaks and look for fluid leaks on drive axles.
9) Check lug markers for loose lugs, brake and suspension hardware, audible air leaks, and light function on trailer.
10) Verify all components are secure on trailer: cones, bucket, hoses (at least 5 working hose straps with no knots).
11) Verify compartments are empty (see A-7: Troubleshooting Techniques), compartment markers are functional.
12) Verify there are no visual leaks or damage on the trailer.