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40 Pre-Trip Inspection and Daily Maintenance
Step 14: Left Side of Trailer Area
Landing Gear or Dolly Area
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Fully raised; no missing or damaged
parts.
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Crank handle present and secured.
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If power operated, no air/hydraulic
leaks.
Spare Wheel(s)
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Spare wheel securely mounted in rack
with no damage to rack.
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Tire and wheel condition adequate for
a spare: proper size, properly inflated.
Lights and Reflectors
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Trailer side clearance lights: clean, op-
erating and proper color.
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Reflectors clean and proper color.
Frame and Body
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Frame and crossmembers not bent,
cracked, damaged or missing.
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Proper placarding.
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Body parts not damaged or missing.
Before Leaving the Parking Area
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Remove chocks from the wheels.
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Test trailer hook-up by slowly pulling
while applying the trailer brakes with
the trailer brake hand control valve.
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Test the service brakes before leaving
the parking area.
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Test parking brakes by stopping on a
20% grade and applying the parking
brakes. The parking brakes shall hold
the combined vehicle and trailer with-
out moving.