cdl pre trip

Front of vehicle

Abrasions/breaks/cracks/damage

Approaching

Level

No obvious leaks

No loose hanging wires or hoses

Light and reflectors

Windshield

Windshield wipers

Grill

Bumper

Steering

ABCD

Steering box/hoses

Steering linkage

(Steering column, box, pitman arm, drag link, knuckle, tie-rod)

Front wheel abcd

Tires (inflation, conditions, depth)

Wheels/rims

Lug nuts

Hub oil seals

Front suspension abcd

Leaf springs

U-bolts

Spring mounts

Front brakes abcd

Brake hoses/lines

Brake chamber/pods

Push rod

Slack adjuster

Drums

Rotors

Pads

Driverside abcd

Door

Mirrors

Steps

Lights/reflectors

Fuel cap leaks

Rear wheels abcd

Tires inflation condition depth

Wheels

Lug nuts

Axle seal

Spacers

Rear suspension abcd

Leaf springs

Shocks

U-bolts

Mounts

Rear brakes abcd

Brake lines

Brake pod

Push rod

Slack adjuster

Drum pads

Rear of vehicle abcd

Doors

Splash guards

Lights reflectors

Handles

Steps

Engine compartment

Oil level

Coolant

Power steering fluid

Water pump

Alternator

Air compressor

Hose leaks

Belts

Fan

Inside cab stuff

Seat belts

Emergency (fire ext, electrical fuses, triangles)

Windshield

Mirrors

Wipers

Inside cab at start

Safe start

Temp gauge

Oil pressure

Ammeter/volt meter

Air gauge

Lighting indicators (left, right, flashers, hi beams)

Horns

Heater/defrost

Parking brake

Service brake

Full Air brake check (cut in, cut out, static test, applied brake test, low air alarms, spring brake, high idle recovery, tug test, brake test)