Procedure Performed
(check off)
Daily Pretrip Inspections/Checks
Procedure
Reference
_______
Drain manually drained air reservoirs (that are not equipped with automatic drain
valves)
D1
Check _______ windshield washer reservoir fluid D2
Inspect _______ wheel seal and hub cap (for leakage) —
Check _______ surge tank coolant level D3
Inspect _______ radiator and charge air cooler D4
Check _______ engine for fuel, oil, or coolant leaks —
Inspect _______ engine and chassis wiring D5
Inspect _______ air intake system D6
Check _______ intake-air restriction indicator mounted on air intake D6
Check _______ engine oil level D7
Check _______ power steering fluid level —
Inspect _______ fuel tank(s), fuel lines, and connections D8
Check _______ fuel level D9
Check _______ fuel/water separator D10
Inspect _______ front and rear suspension components D11
Inspect _______ headlights, mirrors, and window glass, and windshield wipers D12
Check _______ doors (open without difficulty and close securely) —
_______ Adjust driver’s seat, then align rearview and downview mirrors —
Check _______ dash-mounted intake-air restriction indicator D6
Check _______ oil- and air-pressure warning systems D13
Check _______ ICU fault codes D14
Check _______ horn, windshield wipers, and windshield washer D15
Check _______ heater, defroster, and optional mirror heat controls D16
Check _______ backup alarm —
Check _______ panel lights and interior lights D17
Check _______ exterior lights and reflectors D18
Check _______ tire pressure D19
Inspect _______ tire condition D20
Inspect _______ rims and wheels D21
Check _______ automatic transmission fluid level —
Inspect _______ air brake chambers and pushrods D22
Inspect _______ air brake lines D23
Inspect _______ slack adjusters D24
Check _______ air brake system operation D25
Check _______ Bendix® Hydro-Max Power Booster D26
Inspect _______ frame rails (missing bolts), crossmembers (bent or loose) —
Check _______
mud flaps (aren’t damaged, at least 10 inches above the ground, and brackets
are secure)
—
Check _______
exhaust system (mounted securely, connected tightly, no signs of leaks such as
soot trails)
—
_______ Remove chocks and test service brakes D27
Inspector___________________________________________________ Date ________________
Table 14.1, Daily Pretrip Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists
14.2