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chapter 10 — vehicle and air brake pre-trip inspections

Class 1 Rear of trailer
pre-trip inspection
❏ Load security devices • load is secured • adequate load security
devices are in place and are tight

❏ Licence plate • check for licence plate and valid decal

Open trailer rear doors (if applicable).

driving tip ❏ Cargo • load is secured • adequate load security
devices are in place and are tight

Make sure the load you’re
carrying is secure. ❏ Trailer doors/ lift/ • doors are securely mounted • securely
tailgate closed or latched • lift is fully retracted • lift
has no leaks, damage or missing parts

Right side of trailer

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

❏ 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 • check for CVIP
inspection decal

Underside of tractor and trailer

❏ Foundation brakes • check brakes

❏ Axle assembly • ensure there are no breaks, bends,
cracks, holes, broken seals or leaks
• securely fastened to tractor or trailer

driving tip ❏ Frame • check frame

Check brake adjustment ❏ Tanks • ensure any tanks such as air reservoirs are
when you’re underneath the securely mounted
truck and trailer.
❏ Suspension • check tractor and trailer suspension
including trailer sliding axle assembly
(if equipped)

❏ Drive line • check u-joints for free play • check for leaks

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