What is a driver trip sheet?

What is a driver trip sheet?

How do you fill out a trip sheet?

What is a trip report in trucking?

Truck Driver Trip Report is a trip sheet and expenses report logbook for Truck Drivers or any commercial vehicle driver who wishes to keep track of their trip history, fuel expenses, miscellaneous expenses, and repair costs.

What information should be included on a trip report CDL?

The inspection report must cover the following* parts and accessories, at a minimum, although the written report itself does not have to list these items:

• Service brakes including trailer brake connections.
• Parking (hand) brake.
• Steering mechanism.
• Lighting devices and reflectors.
• Tires.
• Horn.
• Windshield wipers.

How do I memorize a pre-trip inspection?

What should you check during a trip?

Trip Inspection

1. Watch gauges for signs of trouble.
2. Use your senses to check for problems (look, listen, smell, feel).
3. Check critical items when you stop: Tires, wheels and rims. Brakes. Lights and reflectors. Brake and electrical connections to trailer. Trailer coupling devices. Cargo securement device.

What are some items you should check in a pre-trip inspection?

When performing a pre-trip inspection, one must do the following:

• Check for problems under the hood.
• Ensure the truck is not leaning.
• Make sure the cabin is safe.
• Check that the brakes are working properly.
• Look for flaws in the coupling system.
• Look for defects in the trailer.

What is an acronym to remember during your pre-trip routine?

PTI. (redirected from Pre-Trip Inspection)

What is the second thing you should do on a pre-trip inspection?

Next step for the pre-trip inspection is to check the side of the trailer and the tandems.

• Wall – Make sure the wall is not damaged.
• Lights – Lights should be on and flashing.
• Tires – Tires should be properly inflated and have decent tread. …
• Hub seal – Make sure it’s not leaking and wiped with oil if transparent.

How do you pass a CDL walk around?

How do you do a brake test?

Class A Air Brake Test

1. Make sure the air pressure is above 100psi – 120psi.
2. Turn the key to the off position.
3. Turn the key to the on position, do not start the truck.
4. Press both air brake valves in, red valve first then yellow in second.
5. Air pressure will drop, allow pressure to stabilize.

What is the best way to know what another driver may be doing?

Look for vehicles coming onto the highway, into your lane, or turning. By seeing these things far enough ahead, you can change your speed, if necessary.

What’s a brake retarder?

A retarder is a device used to augment or replace some of the functions of primary friction-based braking systems, usually on heavy vehicles. Retarders serve to slow vehicles, or maintain a steady speed while traveling down a hill, and help prevent the vehicle from “running away” by accelerating down the hill.