What safety checks do Truck Drivers perform before driving?

Question

What safety checks do Truck Drivers perform before driving?

Answer 1

Airbrakes, lights, tires, and slack adjusters, running lights, signals, fifth wheel assembly hitch for the trailer, the lock on it if it's attached to a trailer.

Check your Professional Truck Drivers Manual available at your local DMV, or talk to a Truck Driver Training School Instructor.

Answer 2

d**n, that is alot to write down, in such a little space. I will try, though.

I start with the lights, and make sure they all work. This is to include the brake lights, turn signals, headlights, marker lights, and the tail lights.

Then, I check the tires. I hit them with a billy club, and if it bounces back up to my elbow, then I know the tire pressure is alright. I check the lug nuts to make sure there is no rust around them (this would mean they aren't tight).

Then, I crawl underneath the rig, to check the drive train and engine, to make sure that nothing is leaking. I check the tightness of the drive shaft, and make sure there is no play in the struts.

Under the hood, I check all of the fluids (oil, water/coolant, and windshield fluid) to make sure all is filled to capacity. I check my air compressor, so my air tanks are gonna keep getting filled, after I tap the brakes. I check all of my electric components, and close the hood.

I stab the brakes, until I lose all the pressure, in the tank. At this point, an alarm sounds, so I know that if I run out of air, the alarm and the air gauge, will let me know. When ya have air brakes, this is essential.

I check the steering, to make sure there is a proper amount of play, and check all my gauges, to make sure they are working properly.

Finally, I visually check the level of fuel in the tank. Sometimes, fuel gauges are off by enough, to let you run dry on diesel.

Well, Little One, that is my routine. I do this every morning, before I take off. I check the tires, brakes, and the lights after I am done for the day, as well. Most folks, think all we do is drive. We also have to make sure, we are safe. Peace, Baby!

Answer 3

It seriously depends on each company's 'safety policy'. However, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's regulations FMCSR 392.7 specifically says that the following must be checked as pre-trip inspection:

* service brakes, including trailer brake connections

* parking (hand brake)

* steering mechanism

* lighting devices and reflectors

* tires

* horn

* windshield wiper(s)

* rear mirror(s)

* coupling devices (if any)

In other words, these devices must be in good working order, and the driver must be satisified that they are, before taking the vehicle. As mentioned before, each company can require more items to be checked (such as fuel, oil, coolant, etc.)

Answer 4

"Do I have enough pep pills?"

"Yes"

"Let's roll"

Answer 5

Before leaving the terminal or warehouse, truck drivers check the fuel level and oil in their trucks.

They also inspect the trucks to make sure that the brakes, windshield wipers, and lights are working and that a fire extinguisher, flares, and other safety equipment are aboard and in working order.

Drivers make sure their cargo is secure and adjust the mirrors so that both sides of the truck are visible from the driver’s seat.

Drivers report equipment that is inoperable, missing, or loaded improperly to the dispatcher.

Drivers keep a log of their activities, as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, to the condition of the truck, and the circumstances of any accidents.