Proper Pre-Trip For Newbies

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by American-Trucker, Jan 10, 2011.

  1. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    You're welcome.

    Since you mentioned in a previous post that you're working on development of a pre-trip procedure, Appendix G of the FMCSA regulations may be of help to you. It lists the minimum standards to be met during a periodic inspection. Lots of dry reading, and some will not be applicable to the equipment that you may be using, but it is comprehensive.
     
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    This is GREAT! Thank you! I am printing it out and going to put a copy of it on the drivers table....as well as another copy in the classroom for Orientations.
     
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    Technically it's not. For periodic inspections the requirements are now what you posted, however for out of service criteria for roadside inspection you are still allowed 25%. Pg 754 of Safety Regulations pocketbook (2/12 printing) states.

    8. Suspension
    Appendix G follows the new requirements of 393.207 which does not allow any broken leaves in a leaf spring assembly. The out-of-service criteria allows up to 25% broken or missing leaves before being placed out-of-service.
     
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    Thank you! Just like a pre-flight inspection! Good information.
     
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    thank you so much for that pdf, as a trainer i have been looking for this written down and could not find it. you have helped me out greatly.
    my mentor leader could not even find me something like this. this is exactly what i needed.
     
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    Trying to prepare for CDL written test. Any recommendations for test prep products. IE question bank web sites.

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    A proper pre trip simple.
    If it has a fluid level check it
    If it is attached to the truck check it
    If it holds air check it
    If it can wear check it
    If it is electrical test it
    If it leaks fix it

    elpase time about 15 minutes