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Step 5: Perform Walk-Around Inspection (continued)

Right Side

Right front:

Check all items as done on left front.

• Primary and secondary safety cab locks engaged (if cab-over-engine design).
• Right fuel tank(s):
  • Securely mounted, not damaged or leaking.
  • Fuel crossover line secure.
  • Tank(s) contain enough fuel.
  • Cap(s) on and secure.

Condition of visible parts:

• Rear of engine - not leaking.
• Transmission - not leaking.
• Exhaust system - secure, not leaking, not touching wires, fuel or air lines.
• Frame and cross members - no bends, cracks.

• Air lines and electrical wiring - secured against snagging, rubbing, wearing.
• Spare tire carrier or rack not damaged (if equipped).
• Spare tire and/or wheel securely mounted in rack.
• Spare tire and wheel adequate (proper size, properly inflated).

Cargo securement (trucks):

• Cargo properly blocked, braced, tied, chained, etc
• Header board adequate, secure (if required)
• Side boards, stakes strong enough, free of damage, properly set in place (if equipped)
• Canvas or tarp (if required) properly secured to prevent tearing, billowing or blocking of mirrors.
• If oversize, all required signs (flags, lamps, reflectors) must be safely and properly mounted and all required permits in driverʼs possession.
• Curbside cargo compartment doors securely closed, latched/locked; required security seals in place.

Right Rear

• Condition of wheels and rims - no missing, bent, broken spacers, studs, clamps, lugs.
• Condition of tires - properly inflated, valve stems and caps OK, no serious cuts, bulges, tread wear, tires not rubbing each other and nothing stuck between them.
• Tires same type (i.e., not mixed radial and bias types).
• Tires evenly matched (same sizes).
• Wheel bearing/seals not leaking.

Suspension:

• Condition of spring(s), spring hangers, shackles and U-bolts.
• Axle secure.
• Powered axle(s) not leaking lube (gear oil).
• Condition of torque rod arms, bushings.
• Condition of shock absorber(s).
• If retractable axle-equipped, check condition of lift mechanism; if air-powered, check for leaks.

Brakes:

• Brake adjustment.
• Condition of brake drum(s).
• Condition of hoses - look for any wear due to rubbing.

Lights and reflectors:

• Side-marker lights clean, operating and proper color (red at rear, others amber).
• Side-marker reflectors clean and proper color (red at rear, others amber).