WorksheetsPre trip inspection
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins

Secure, not cracked, and clean. High and low beams, white in color.
Headlights
Turn signals/4 way flashers
Clearance lights/ID lights/reflectors
Mirror
Secure, not cracked, clean and amber in color.
Turn signals/4 way flashers
Clearance lights/ID lights
Reflectors
Headlights
Secure, not cracked, clean, all present and not broken.
Clearance lights/ID lights/reflectors
Headlights
4 way flashers
Turn signals
Oil level is above the refill mark, in a safe operating range. Cap is on tight. No visual leaks. (EXPLAIN HOW TO PROPERLY CHECK OIL LEVEL)
Oil level
Power steering fluid
Coolant
Water belt
Securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken. Wires are securely fastened, not burnt, frayed, taped or corroded. Belt is secure, not cracked, frayed, or has signs of wear and no more than 3/4'' play.
Alternator belt
Alternator gear
Alternator belt/gear
Water pump belt/gear
Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or leaking. Belt is secure, not cracked, frayed, or has signs of wear and no more than 3/4'' play.
Water pump belt
Water pump gear
Water pump belt/gear
Alternator belt
Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or leaking. Cap is on tight. Coolant is above the refill mark, in a safe operating range.
Coolant level
Oil level
Antifreeze level
Def level
Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or leaking. Cap is on tight.
Washer fluid
Antifreeze fluid
Coolant fluid
Power steering fluid
Securely mounted, not cracked, broken, or leaking. Fluid is above the refill mark, in a safe operating range.
Power steering fluid/gear
Power steering fluid/belt/gear
Power steering fluid/belt
Coolant level
Securely mounted, not cracked, or broken, and no audible leaks
Air compressor belt/gear
Air compressor gear
Air compressor belt
Power steering gear
There are no visual or audible leaks from any hoses. All the wires and hoses are not worn, torn, frayed, or cut. No puddles or dripping fluids on the ground under the engine transmission
Overall view of both sides
Left of truck
Right of truck
Middle of truck
Securely mounted, not cracked, broken or leaking. No loose or missing nuts and bolts. Hoses are not cut, torn, leaking and properly secured on both ends.
Steering gear box/hoses
Steering linkage
Steering column
Air compressor
Steering column is securely mounted, not cracked, bent or broken and no more than 2 in. of play. U-joints are securely mounted, not broken and properly greased. Pittman arm, drag link, tie rod ends and steering arms are not worn or cracked. Securely mounted with the castle nuts and cotter pins. No loose or missing nuts and bolts. All joints and sockets are not worn or loose.
Steering linkage
Steering gear box
Steering hose
Torque arm
Securely mounted. All brackets, bolts, and bushings are in place. Nothing is cracked, bent or broken. Spring hangers are not cracked or broken and securely mounted.
Springs/air mounts
Springs
Air mounts
U-bolts
Leaf springs are securely mounted, none are missing, shifted, cracked or broken. Shock absorbers are securely mounted and no visual leaks.
Springs/airbags/shocks
springs/shocks
springs/airbags
springs/air mounts
Secured to axle, not cracked or broken with the nuts present and not loose or missing.
U-bolts
U-joints
Lug nuts
C-bolt
Securely mounted, not cracked, worn or frayed. All couplings and fittings are secure and not leaking.
Brake hoses/lines
Brake hoses
Brake lines
Brake chamber
Securely mounted, not cracked or dented, and not leaking. No loose or missing clamps.
Brake chamber
Brake drum
U bolts
Push rod
Securely mounted. Not bent, broken, loose, or missing parts. No more than 1 in. of play in slack adjuster with the wheels chocked and brakes released.
Push rod/slack adjuster
Push rod
Slack adjustor
Brake chamber
Securely mounted. Drums have no cracks more than 1/2 the surface area, no dents or holes. No loose or missing bolts. Brake linings and pads are no less 1/4 in thickness. Free of oil, grease, and debris.
Brake drum/linings
Brake drum
Brake linings
Pushrod
Same size, same type. Cannot be recapped or re-grooved. Tread depth should be no less than 4/32. Should not have any bumps, bulges, abrasions, or cuts anywhere on the tire. Top of the tire should be evenly worn. Valve stem is secure, straight, not cracked, bent, broken or leaking. All valve caps are present and tight. Tire pressure should be between 100-110 PSI. I'll check it with a tire gauge.
Steer tires
Trailer tires
Rims
Super singles
Secure, not cracked, bent or broken, is round and no man made welds.
Rims
Lug nuts
Brake chamber
U-bolts
Secure, none missing, and are tight. On alumminum rims I'll check for white powder, on steel rims I'll look for rust or shiny metal, which would indicate a loose lug nut.
Lug nuts
U-joint
Rims
Landing gear
Secure, not cracked, broken or leaking, All bolts are present and tight. If there is a sight glass I'll make sure the oil is at it's proper level. Otherwise, I'll open the cap and make sure it is at the proper level.
Hub oil seal
Coolant
Washer fluid
Oil level
