Pre Trip Inspection Checklist: Fill & Download for Free

I think the most important measure is a thorough pre-trip inspection. Making sure your truck and trailer are in a safe operating condition is paramount. Most non-commercial drivers probably don’t even check their tire pressure at regular intervals. Here’s the list of items on the daily pre-trip inspection. How many of them do you as a non commercial driver do…..ever.Commercial Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection ChecklistTractorAir & electric connectorsCoupling SystemMounting boltsPlatformlocking jaws or leverrelease arm & safety latch5th wheel skid plateslide 5th wheel pinsSemi-TrailerAir & electric connectorsCoupling SystemkingpinaprongapAll VehiclesFront of Vehiclelights & reflectorsmirrorsEngine Compartmentoil levelcoolant levelpower steering fluidwater pumpalternatorleaks & hosesair compressormaster cylinderautomatic transmission fluidSteeringsteering box & hosessteering linkageFront Wheeltiresrimslug nutshub oil sealFront Suspensionsprings & shocksu- boltsspring mountsFront Brakebrake hoses or linesbrake chamberslack adjustor & push-roddrum & linings or rotor & diskDriver/Fuel Areadoor & mirrorfuel tank & cap & leakscatwalk & stepsbattery/boxlights & reflectorsUnder Vehicledrive shaftexhaust systemframeRear Axlestiresrimslug nutshub oil sealspacers or budd spacingRear Suspensionsprings & shocks & airbagsu- boltsspring/air mountsRear Brakesbrake hoses or linesbrake chamberslack adjustor & push-roddrum & linings or rotor & diskRear of Vehicledoors & liftsplash guardslights & reflectorsCombination VehiclesTrailer Frontheader board or bulkheadlights & reflectorsSide of Trailerlanding gearframe & tandem releasedoors & ties & liftslights & reflectorsTrailer Wheelstiresrimslug nutshub oil sealspacers or budd spacingTrailer Suspensionsprings & shocks & airbagsu- boltsspring/air mountsTrailer Brakesbrake hoses or linesbrake chamberslack adjustor & push-roddrum & linings or rotor & diskRear of Trailerdoors & liftsplash guardslights & reflectors

Easiest way is to set up a trap that would show if it was being done and see if driver made a note on checklist. Can be a light not working /underinflated tires/gauge not working. Something manager knew was defective and could easily see if reported.

Why litigate? Get the CDL. Remove the thorn and keep your job. Or, start job hunting and leave before they fire you.The mission of companies change over time. As the mission changes, so must you. If you cannot adapt to serve the current purpose, you are dead weight, thus not necessary.Adapt and overcome, or get out and make room for someone who will.I know it sounds harsh, but you have no entitlement to your job. If you are not producing for the employer, do not expect the employer to keep paying you. The employer is in business to make a profit. The employer already has a certain number of overhead employees, and they budgeted for them.Getting a CDL is not difficult. Get the book, study, take the written test, and get ready for the behind-the-wheel road test. Hint: most who fail the road test fail because of the pre-trip inspection. As you learn the pre-trip, say out loud each thing you check, what it is you want to see and what you do not want to see, and say why you check it. Unfortunately, you cannot use a checklist like when you do a pre-trip inspection when working.