20 PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
DRIVER’S VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORTS At minimum, the following items must be checked while performing the post-trip and pre-trip inspections. Review the last driver vehicle inspection report to verify action items are resolved. operational condition. It is also up to the operator to make sure that all compliance
Vehicle safety check should be performed daily prior to operation.
PERIMETER OF TRAILER 1. Air and electrical lines: Look for signs of leakage or abrasion.
2. Glad hands: Make sure they are clean and positively seal when charged. 3. Coupler/drawbar eye: Check for loose fasteners, wear, and then consult the manufacture’s information if needed. 4. Drawbar hinges: Check for loose fasteners, wear, and then consult the manufacture’s information if needed. 5. Tires: Look closely for visible damage and uneven tread wear. Make sure 6. Rims/wheel nuts: Check for cracks, rust, or damage to rims. Look for loose, missing, or corroded fasteners. 7. Lights and reflectors: and that all lighting devices are working properly. Clean or clear as required. 8. Warning labels/signage: Make sure they are in place and legible. Use the proper signage for product being transported. 9. Clean or replace all safety decals if they cannot be read. 10. Tank and piping: inspect for any signs of product leakage. 11. Verify that all accessories are secure, such as hoses, doors, cones, etc.
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