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Checklists

Equipment-specific pre-trip templates

Major Ride — Heavy

  • Correct tractor for this load
  • Fifth wheel locked and pin inspected
  • Airlines secure
  • Electrical secure
  • Landing gear fully raised
  • All lights checked
  • Tires inspected
  • Load secure — chains and binders
  • Permit / docs present
  • Driver confirms legal HOS availability

Major Ride — Doubles

  • Correct tractor for this load
  • Fifth wheel locked and pin inspected
  • Airlines secure
  • Electrical secure
  • Landing gear fully raised
  • All lights checked
  • Tires inspected
  • Load secure — chains and binders
  • Double connection verified
  • Driver confirms legal HOS availability

Major Ride — Tall Load

  • Correct tractor for this load
  • Fifth wheel locked and pin inspected
  • Airlines secure
  • Electrical secure
  • Landing gear fully raised
  • All lights checked
  • Tires inspected
  • Load secure — height verified for route
  • Permit / docs present
  • Driver confirms legal HOS availability

Family Ride

  • Correct tractor for this load
  • Fifth wheel locked and pin inspected
  • Airlines secure
  • Electrical secure
  • Landing gear fully raised
  • All lights checked
  • Tires inspected
  • Load secure
  • Driver confirms legal HOS availability

Family Ride — Doubles

  • Correct tractor for this load
  • Fifth wheel locked and pin inspected
  • Airlines secure
  • Electrical secure
  • Landing gear fully raised
  • All lights checked
  • Tires inspected
  • Load secure
  • Double connection verified
  • Driver confirms legal HOS availability

Power / Generator

  • Correct tractor for this load
  • Fifth wheel locked and pin inspected
  • Airlines secure
  • Electrical secure
  • Landing gear fully raised
  • All lights checked
  • Tires inspected
  • Load secure — spools and tanks chocked
  • Fuel level safe for travel
  • Driver confirms legal HOS availability

These prototype checklists are an operational aid only. They do not replace required DOT inspections.