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Periodic Inspections and
Maintenance, General
Information

It is the driver’s responsibility to inspect the vehicle
and ensure it is completely roadworthy before placing
it into service.

Commercial vehicles may be subject to inspection by
authorized inspectors; an unsafe vehicle can be
taken out of service until the driver or owner repairs
it.

Use the following checklists to ensure that vehicle
components are in good working condition before
each trip. Careful inspections eliminate downtime to
fix overlooked or forgotten items.

The checklists in this chapter can be copied and kept
as a record that the procedures have been
completed. For details on how to inspect each item
on the checklists, see the corresponding procedure
(step number) in

Chapter 18

Checklists

NOTE: Checklists in this chapter correspond
with the procedures and steps in

Chapter 18

Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and
Maintenance

. Your vehicle may not be equipped

with all components listed below.

Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Checklists

See the following tables for a list of procedures that
should be performed daily, before the first trip. Place
a check mark in the

Done

column to indicate a

procedure has been performed.

Inspector

Date

Suspension and Slack Adjusters Inspection

Done

Inspect suspension components.

Inspect slack adjusters.

Inspection of Wheels and Tires

Done

Inspect wheel covers.

Examine tire condition.

Check tire inflation.

Examine and clean rims and wheel
components.

Inspection of Wheels and Tires

Done

Inspect wheel bearing oil seals and
lubrication levels.

Check mud flaps.

Mid-Frame Area Inspection

Done

Drain brake system air reservoirs on vehicles
without automatic drain valves.

Inspect frame rails and crossmembers.

Front Box Inspection

Done

Check for oil leaks.

Check for coolant leaks.

Check power steering reservoir fluid level.

Check eDrive surge tank coolant levels.

Check battery surge tank coolant levels.

Inspect visible wiring.

Inspect frame rails.

Cab Inspection

Done

Check the air pressure warning systems.

Check the air governor cut-in and cut-out
pressures.

Check the air pressure build-up time.

Check the air system leakage.

Check the air pressure reserve.

Inspect mirrors, windows, and windshield.

Ensure the horn, windshield wipers, and
windshield washers are working properly.

Verify heater and defroster are working
properly.

Check the operation of all interior lamps

10 Check the operation of all exterior lamps.
13 Inspect all seat belts and tether belts.
14 Make necessary mirror adjustments.
15 Test the service brakes.
16 Test the backup beep.
17 Test the gas detection system.

Weekly Post-Trip Inspection Checklist

See the following table for procedures that should be
performed weekly, post-trip. Place a check mark in
the

Done

column to indicate a procedure has been

performed.

Inspector

Date

Front Box Inspection

Done

Check the windshield washer reservoir level.

Pre- and Post-Trip Checklists

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