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Pre Trip 33 Door Area
Door Area Moving to the door area, inspect the doors, handrail(s), steps, and step lights. The doors should swing freely and there should be no sign of damage. The steps should be free from trip hazards, handrails secure, and lights in good order. Tip: {SD} {FA} {CC} {CB} “The doors should swing freely and there…
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Pre Trip 30 Engine Door Side
Door Side You are going to indicate that you would inspect this side like the driver side and address four additional items specifically. Tip: {SD} {SM} {MH} {ABC} {NL} “I would inspect the frame, suspension, tires and wheels on this side just like I did on the driver side. In addition, I would inspect three…
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Pre Trip 29 Front Wheels
Front Wheels The wheels are the next item. There are four specific items to address. This is also when we will address proper inflation of the tire. Tip: {NL} {SD} Rim Lug Nuts Hub Seal Valve Stem Don’t forget the inside of the rim! Pressure Gauge “Looking at the wheels, the rims must not be…
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Pre Trip 28 Front Tire Sidewall
Front Tire – Sidewalls The tire sidewalls are inspected for signs of damage and must be perfectly round. Tip: {ABC} Don’t forget the inside! “Moving on to the sidewalls, I would inspect both the inside and outside of the tires. They should be perfectly round and there should be no Abrasions, Bulges or Cuts.
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Pre Trip 27 Front Tire Tread
Front Tires – Tread Begin tire inspection by addressing the tread. Describe acceptable wear and how you would test it. “The tread depth for the front tires should be no less than 4/32″ deep. I would check this with a tire depth gauge. The wear should also be even across the width of the tire.”
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Pre Trip 25 Brake Drum
Brake Drums Finish the brake components by addressing the foundation brakes. These will either be drums and linings or discs and shoes. You primarily point to and describe where these parts are located as it is difficult to see unless you crawl under the bus. Tip: {SD} {MH} “The brake drums and linings are located…
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Pre Trip 26 Slack Adjuster
Slack Adjuster A push rod (2) connects the brake chamber to the slack adjuster (1). You are going to look for any damaged or loose parts that might create a safety hazard, as well as describe how you would test for proper adjustment. Tip: {SD} {MH} “A push rod connects the brake chamber to the…
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Pre Trip 24 Brake Chamber
Brake Chamber Now the brake chamber. Tip: {SD} {MH} {ABC} {NL} Note: Make sure you address any hoses or lines attached to it. Don’t forget they are connected on both ends. “This is the brake chamber. I would inspect it for any Sign Of Damage or Missing Hardware. Also, I would check any hoses or…
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Pre Trip 23 Front Springs
Front Springs And U-Bolts Continuing with the suspension you next inspect the front springs. The specific items you will address include: The spring leaves themselves The U-Bolts The Mounting Brackets Tip: {CB} {SD} {MH} Note: Pictured is the front bracket (3). You must address both it and the rear bracket (not shown). “These are the…
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Pre Trip 22 Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber Moving on to the shocks you will inspect them for obvious damage and/or leaks. Do not forget to mention both the top and bottom brackets. Tip: {SD} “I am inspecting the shock absorber for any There should be no significant dents and it should not be leaking. The mounting brackets at the top…
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