Pre-Trip Inspection - My Way! A Must See!

Great job! You put in many long hours to get his all posted, I'm sure. Thanks for those PMS, ABC, and CBB abbreviations.

Hey Daniel, CAPITAL THANK YOU, for putting this Pre-Trip study guide together. Now, I just have to study my head off and figure this out.

Since i've joined and while this is resurrected, i'll add my sincere thanks and salute you (Daniel B.) on an excellent job as well. This is a massive help to my studying.

Beautifully done Daniel! Thanks much for sharing with us! I was just referred here by Tractor Man. When I'm not so sleepy, I'll delve deeper!

Thanks a lot 。

Absolutely awesome sir. Thanks so much for the time spent and sharing your knowledge with us trying to get started. Mark F.

Thanks a lot 。

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What is PMC ABC AND CBB?

Woo, that took forever. Brett, you really got to up that character limit for me!

Anyways, a few general tips:

If its rubber - ABC

If it has fluid/air going through it or in it - Not leaking.

If its mounted (almost everything is)- PMS

If its metal or some other hard surface- CBB

Memorize this and you'll ace it! Any questions?

What is PMC ABC AND CBB?

Woo, that took forever. Brett, you really got to up that character limit for me!

Anyways, a few general tips:

If its rubber - ABC

If it has fluid/air going through it or in it - Not leaking.

If its mounted (almost everything is)- PMS

If its metal or some other hard surface- CBB

Memorize this and you'll ace it! Any questions?

PMS = Properly Mounted and Secured ABC = No Abrasions, Bulges, or Cuts CBB = Not Cracked, Bent, or Broken

Prime must be more lenient than a KY DOT examiner. This info is good but would get you a fail in my state.

Valve stems, trailer frame, trailer walls, DOT approved reflective tape, windshield wipers (arms and blades), windshield not leaking, not physically reaching to feel for airflow on defrost and heat, all trailer doors and every the part on them (whether its a roll up, hinged type, or curbside) tread worn evenly, tank mountings (on every tank), every light what color it should be, no cracked damaged or missing lens and its working properly, fire extinguisher- left off "properly rated", tandem air lines at least 18" from the pavement. . Little things obviously, but enough to fail you in KY which doesn't allow 3rd party testers.