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Transportation Special lssue
Brakes o Condition of brake drum(s) o Condition of hoses, lines, valves o Check slack adjusters o Check air chamber mounting o Check spring brakes (if so equipped)
. Drain moisture from air tank, close petcock
STEP 11: Rear of Trailer Area
Lights and reflectors o Rear clearance and identification r lights clean, operating and proper color
. Reflectors clean and proper color o Tail lights clean, operating and pro-
Per color
Carso securemenl o Cargo properlv blocked' braced' tied. chained, etc. o Tailboard up and properly secured
. . End gates free of damage. properly i secured in stake pockets o Canvas or tarp (if required) properly lashed down to prevent water damage, tearing, billowing or block- age of either the mirrors or the rear lights
. Rear doors securely closed, latched/ I tocked; required security seals in
, Place o Underside guard in Place - not i cracked, bent or broken
STE"P 12: Left Rear Trailer Wheels
\ Cl eck all items as done on right side ex' 'r cept for air tank draining
\ srnP 13: Left Side of Trailer Area
\ Cneck all items as done on right side and g check any trffic side doors
STEP t4: Left Saddle Tank Area
Check all items as done on right saddle tank area except for spare tire plus: o Battery (if not mounted elsewhere) o Battery box securely mounted to vehicle o Box has secure cover o Battery(s) secured against movement o Battery(s) case(s) not broken or leaking o Fluid in battery(s) at proper level for non-maintenance free batteries:
- Cell caps present and securely tightened
- Vents in cell caps free of foreign material