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driving commercial vehicles

Class 1
pre-trip inspection ❏ Frame • check frame

❏ Fifth wheel connection • plate is flush to the trailer apron
(no daylight is visible between fifth wheel
and apron) • ensure slider is locked and
secure with sufficient space for trailer to
turn without striking tractor • locking jaws
are closed around trailer kingpin

❏ Other type of trailer • ensure pintle hitch or ball hitch is not
connection worn • locking mechanism is closed and
secure • chains or cables (if equipped) have
no stress cracks or weld breaks and are
securely attached to truck and trailer

❏ Suspension • check tractor rear suspension

❏ Tires/wheels/mud flaps • check tractor drive wheels

❏ Cargo lift (if equipped) • fully retracted • securely latched
• no leaks, or damaged or missing parts

❏ Cab protector • secure to frame • free of damage
(if equipped)

❏ Licence plate • check for licence plate

Left side of trailer

❏ Load security devices • load is secured • adequate load security
devices are in place and are tight

❏ Landing gear • fully raised • no missing parts • crank
handle is secured

❏ Frame • check frame

❏ Suspension • check trailer suspension including sliding
axle assembly (if equipped)

❏ Tires/wheels/mud flaps • check trailer wheels

❏ Trailer body • check for body damage

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