I’m a landscaper and studying for my CDL to be compliant for my little gas engine contractor truck and bumper pull trailer. I will never need to drive a semi. This pre-trip video perfectly explained all the components I had no previous knowledge about. Jason, you are an excellent instructor.
*_I'm a former OTR Trucker 🚚 for Schneider National™ (as well as a Louisiana native) and I already like this channel. This guy's professionalism and articulation is quite impressive & refreshing!_* 😁🏆
This is my favorite of all the RUclips classes for preinspection. I know nothing about engines so having an instructor take it nice and slow is exactly what i need. Thank you so very much. Please keep this video up forever.
This is why we educate ourselves. Was a surgeon born knowing the human body or did they study day and night. You are the type of people in trucking I was warned about. You will be my greatest challenge and my first test. Looks like I passed I didn't curse or threaten you. I'm ready for the next ***h***.@@jamesbond1231
@@ozellekeil1953 a surgeon? No. But a good one likely was cutting up animals at a young age. Your biggest challenge will be your lack of knowledge and experience. You can compensate for those, but you will never be as good as a driver that has been driving since they were 5 or 6. Unfortunately the industry doesn't value skill over price, and because of that we will always have sub standard drivers. There's a reason we have buses full of dead kids.
Wow, that was a great video. I liked how clearly every was described. I really like the quality of your fleet of trucks and trailer, especially for a Community College. Can’t wait for your next videos!! Great Job!!!
I agree with all these other "excellent" comments. I have viewed several before yours....it finally popped up in my feed, and it is the best so far..it would be the one i would recommend to others.
Absolutely! Glad it's helpful. And if you're outside of Minnesota, be sure to check with your state and local regulations to ensure you have all necessary points covered.
THE BRAKE COMPONENTS "The air line hose that is going to & from the brake chamber is not cracked, damaged, broken. The air hose is not cut or frayed & it is not leaking. The air hose is properly mounted & secured to the brake chamber with its proper hardware." IF there is an ABS line, you should state that "the ABS line is not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not cut or frayed. It is properly mounted & secured to the brake chamber & the air hose with its proper clamps (this also depends on the truck)." The move to the brake chamber, "The brake chamber is not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not dented. The brake chamber does not have any illegal holes or welds. The brake chamber is not leaking & it is properly mounted with its proper hardware." "The push rod, clevis, with the pin & the slack adjuster are not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. The push rod & clevis is properly mounted & secured with the proper pin connected to the slack adjuster. The slack adjuster does not have more than 1 inch of play. Then state how you would measure the slack adjuster to make sure that it is properly tuned for maximum safety." Then move to the brake drum, "The brake drum is not cracked, damaged, or broken. There are no illegal holes or welds. It is free of oil, grease, & debris. It is properly mounted & secured." Then move to the brake pads, "The brake pads are not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is free of oil, grease, & debris. It is properly mounted & secured to the brake drum. The brake pads do have more 1/4 in of material available." Then you move to the inside of the: 1): Rim (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. Properly mounted & secured) 2): Inside wall of the tire (No abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Its is properly mounted and secured to the rim. It is properly beaded to the rim & it is not leaking) 3): The tread (No abrasions, bulges or cuts. The tread is have more than 4/32 of an inch available in tread. It can be recapped, but it cannot be regrooved.) 4): The outside wall of the tire (No abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Its is properly mounted and secured to the rim. It is properly beaded to the rim & it is not leaking) 5): The outside rim (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. Properly mounted & secured) 6): The lug nuts (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. Properly mounted & secured. All lug nuts are in attendance & there are no rust trails or shininess indicating a loose lug nut) 7): The wheel hub (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. it is properly mounted & secured with the proper bolts. All the bolts are in attendance) 8); The valve stem with the valve cap (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not leaking. it is properly mounted & secured to the rim. The valve stem cap is on finger tight & it is in attendance) **Always make sure that you mention that "you have checked the tire with the tire gauge and that it is within the operating specifications".
@@ChrisBrown-ne3kf bro am taking my test the 18th any tips am studying like crazy I know my air brakes and the driving the walk around inspection is where I need to work on
Wow ! Nice trucks and nice eplanation for us idiots ! Lol thanks for explaining the cracked broken or missing or damaged verbage because I was like if I pointed it out and said it's not broken ! It's good ! And I failed ! Lol
Here is an example that I learned in school & aided me to pass my CDL Pre-Trip Inspection. THE BRAKE COMPONENTS "The air line hose that is going to & from the brake chamber is not cracked, damaged, broken. The air hose is not cut or frayed & it is not leaking. The air hose is properly mounted & secured to the brake chamber with its proper hardware." IF there is an ABS line, you should state that "the ABS line is not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not cut or frayed. It is properly mounted & secured to the brake chamber & the air hose with its proper clamps (this also depends on the truck)." The move to the brake chamber, "The brake chamber is not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not dented. The brake chamber does not have any illegal holes or welds. The brake chamber is not leaking & it is properly mounted with its proper hardware." "The push rod, clevis, with the pin & the slack adjuster are not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. The push rod & clevis is properly mounted & secured with the proper pin connected to the slack adjuster. The slack adjuster does not have more than 1 inch of play. Then state how you would measure the slack adjuster to make sure that it is properly tuned for maximum safety." Then move to the brake drum, "The brake drum is not cracked, damaged, or broken. There are no illegal holes or welds. It is free of oil, grease, & debris. It is properly mounted & secured." Then move to the brake pads, "The brake pads are not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is free of oil, grease, & debris. It is properly mounted & secured to the brake drum. The brake pads do have more 1/4 in of material available." Then you move to the inside of the: 1): Rim (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. Properly mounted & secured) 2): Inside wall of the tire (No abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Its is properly mounted and secured to the rim. It is properly beaded to the rim & it is not leaking) 3): The tread (No abrasions, bulges or cuts. The tread is have more than 4/32 of an inch available in tread. It can be recapped, but it cannot be regrooved.) 4): The outside wall of the tire (No abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Its is properly mounted and secured to the rim. It is properly beaded to the rim & it is not leaking) 5): The outside rim (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. Properly mounted & secured) 6): The lug nuts (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. Properly mounted & secured. All lug nuts are in attendance & there are no rust trails or shininess indicating a loose lug nut) 7): The wheel hub (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. it is properly mounted & secured with the proper bolts. All the bolts are in attendance) 8); The valve stem with the valve cap (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not leaking. it is properly mounted & secured to the rim. The valve stem cap is on finger tight & it is in attendance)
**Always make sure that you mention that "you have checked the tire with the tire gauge and that it is within the operating specifications".
@@traviscarter1023 barely. I was doing engine compartment finishing up with the driver side wheel, brakes etc. and then he stopped me after the slack adjusters.
And you know that's one of the things that nobody tells you but that's exactly the wording that the inspector wants to hear but you don't know about it if you're just taking a test even if you studied if you don't say those words you are screwed.
Each state has their own requirements - best to review the CT CDL manual to verify their requirements for vehicle inspection. portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/ct-drivers-manuals?language=en_US
Did you mean "cracked, bent, broke or missing?" We use this phrase often throughout the video to describe the condition of the components. If not, let us know what timestamp in the video your question is in regards to, and we'll do our best to help.
After doing a little research, it looks like this may be a requirement that's used in Canada, but not here in Minnesota. Beyond the rubber of an air bag (in the suspension system) there is a braided mesh for reinforcement. We assume "cracked to braid" means that the rubber is cracked so the mesh is showing through.
Yes... in ontario... we turn the truck on shut the doors then inspect the exhaust system following the connections /explaining...and at the end go into the truck and say there are no exhaust leaks in my cab
We are located in Minnesota, U.S. so our requirements may be different. Pre-trip inspection requirements vary by state/territory, so it's always best to go with your local requirements!
However we start at the turbo (new to me) then continue on to the exhaust while the truck is running...because we check for exhaust leaks entering the cabin
I was going to hit the like button but don't like how you skipped past the brake system (ie slack adjusters, pushrod, hoses etc ) after talking about the brake drum and hub oil leaks. You might as well explain everything if in the same area n save time
Blinker? There's nothing in the handbook describing a blinker. I know what you're talking about, but if you're going to make a safety video, use correct terminology. I stopped watching after that.
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I’m a landscaper and studying for my CDL to be compliant for my little gas engine contractor truck and bumper pull trailer. I will never need to drive a semi. This pre-trip video perfectly explained all the components I had no previous knowledge about. Jason, you are an excellent instructor.
Thank you! Glad this video helped.
Simply the Best most thorough video I've Ever watched. I'm about to begin school in two weeks. Please make more videos.
Why on EARTH is THIS VID not the most popular one? First-rate job, son.
Keep up the dedication to excellence!
Thank you!
This is definitely one of the most detailed video I've ever seen on the pre trip. ❤❤❤
*_I'm a former OTR Trucker 🚚 for Schneider National™ (as well as a Louisiana native) and I already like this channel. This guy's professionalism and articulation is quite impressive & refreshing!_* 😁🏆
Thanks so much - Jason is a fantastic instructor!
@@ATCCMN *_You're welcome!_* 😊
*_I believe you that Jason's an excellent instructor! ☺️ Thank you for responding!_* 😁🏆
I went thru this same program graduating in 2009. It was worth every penny! Alexandria technical college gave me a leg up in any CDL job!
This is my favorite of all the RUclips classes for preinspection. I know nothing about engines so having an instructor take it nice and slow is exactly what i need. Thank you so very much. Please keep this video up forever.
So glad you found it helpful! Best of luck as you prepare.
You shouldn't be driving a tractor trailer if you know nothing about engines.
This is why we educate ourselves. Was a surgeon born knowing the human body or did they study day and night. You are the type of people in trucking I was warned about. You will be my greatest challenge and my first test. Looks like I passed I didn't curse or threaten you. I'm ready for the next ***h***.@@jamesbond1231
@@ozellekeil1953 a surgeon? No. But a good one likely was cutting up animals at a young age. Your biggest challenge will be your lack of knowledge and experience. You can compensate for those, but you will never be as good as a driver that has been driving since they were 5 or 6. Unfortunately the industry doesn't value skill over price, and because of that we will always have sub standard drivers. There's a reason we have buses full of dead kids.
You know that's right ! Way to check 'em
Best pre-trip video on the internet! Many thanks for the time and efforts put-forth to create this video.
This is the only video that don't rush you ! Almost like they are hey call us !
Wow, that was a great video. I liked how clearly every was described. I really like the quality of your fleet of trucks and trailer, especially for a Community College. Can’t wait for your next videos!! Great Job!!!
Zanmi I need a ride
Very good explication.
He gives names of parts and talk about. Thank you very much..
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I just took a written note of every single part😅 I start class Monday and I wanna be ahead of the game 💯 great video 💪🏽
I agree with all these other "excellent" comments. I have viewed several before yours....it finally popped up in my feed, and it is the best so far..it would be the one i would recommend to others.
Thank you for the thorough pre-trip including several examples of what we may see.
Absolutely! Glad it's helpful. And if you're outside of Minnesota, be sure to check with your state and local regulations to ensure you have all necessary points covered.
@@ATCCMN looser
Very good explaination..thank you much..
simply the best
Perfect instructions and the way that you gave them. Great job
Thank you for this video am having my test next week any easy tips will be much appreciated
Excellent, complete, well explained, thk you.
Thank you I take my cdl skill test on Dec 21 I am studying like no other this video helps out I am in Texas.
Best of luck!
well put togather the best vid ive seen thank you God bless u Jason
You did a great job explaining everything ! Best video ! I take my pre-trip on the 1- 4- hope I pass !!
Thank you! Good luck!!
THE BRAKE COMPONENTS
"The air line hose that is going to & from the brake chamber is not cracked, damaged, broken. The air hose is not cut or frayed & it is not leaking. The air hose is properly mounted & secured to the brake chamber with its proper hardware."
IF there is an ABS line, you should state that "the ABS line is not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not cut or frayed. It is properly mounted & secured to the brake chamber & the air hose with its proper clamps (this also depends on the truck)."
The move to the brake chamber, "The brake chamber is not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not dented. The brake chamber does not have any illegal holes or welds. The brake chamber is not leaking & it is properly mounted with its proper hardware."
"The push rod, clevis, with the pin & the slack adjuster are not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. The push rod & clevis is properly mounted & secured with the proper pin connected to the slack adjuster. The slack adjuster does not have more than 1 inch of play. Then state how you would measure the slack adjuster to make sure that it is properly tuned for maximum safety."
Then move to the brake drum, "The brake drum is not cracked, damaged, or broken. There are no illegal holes or welds. It is free of oil, grease, & debris. It is properly mounted & secured."
Then move to the brake pads, "The brake pads are not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is free of oil, grease, & debris. It is properly mounted & secured to the brake drum. The brake pads do have more 1/4 in of material available."
Then you move to the inside of the:
1): Rim (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. Properly mounted & secured)
2): Inside wall of the tire (No abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Its is properly mounted and secured to the rim. It is properly beaded to the rim & it is not leaking)
3): The tread (No abrasions, bulges or cuts. The tread is have more than 4/32 of an inch available in tread. It can be recapped, but it cannot be regrooved.)
4): The outside wall of the tire (No abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Its is properly mounted and secured to the rim. It is properly beaded to the rim & it is not leaking)
5): The outside rim (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. Properly mounted & secured) 6): The lug nuts (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. Properly mounted & secured. All lug nuts are in attendance & there are no rust trails or shininess indicating a loose lug nut)
7): The wheel hub (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. it is properly mounted & secured with the proper bolts. All the bolts are in attendance)
8); The valve stem with the valve cap (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not leaking. it is properly mounted & secured to the rim. The valve stem cap is on finger tight & it is in attendance)
**Always make sure that you mention that "you have checked the tire with the tire gauge and that it is within the operating specifications".
One of the best pretrip videos I've seen. Got my test tomorrow 🤞🤞
Good luck on your test!
Did you pass man
@@bryantmeza511 Yes I did. 100% on pretrip. Thanks for asking! I can help if needed
@@ATCCMN much appreciated. Passed! Alot easier than I thought
@@ChrisBrown-ne3kf bro am taking my test the 18th any tips am studying like crazy I know my air brakes and the driving the walk around inspection is where I need to work on
Best CDL pre trip video
one of the best videos.
awesome video!! thanks Jason and Tom :D
Outstanding pre-trip !
Thank you for this. My test is today.
Good luck on your test!
thank you ,very informative...
Many thanks many appreciate
Wonderful video..I learned so much
Wow ! Nice trucks and nice eplanation for us idiots ! Lol thanks for explaining the cracked broken or missing or damaged verbage because I was like if I pointed it out and said it's not broken ! It's good ! And I failed ! Lol
Here is an example that I learned in school & aided me to pass my CDL Pre-Trip Inspection.
THE BRAKE COMPONENTS
"The air line hose that is going to & from the brake chamber is not cracked, damaged, broken. The air hose is not cut or frayed & it is not leaking. The air hose is properly mounted & secured to the brake chamber with its proper hardware."
IF there is an ABS line, you should state that "the ABS line is not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not cut or frayed. It is properly mounted & secured to the brake chamber & the air hose with its proper clamps (this also depends on the truck)."
The move to the brake chamber, "The brake chamber is not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not dented. The brake chamber does not have any illegal holes or welds. The brake chamber is not leaking & it is properly mounted with its proper hardware."
"The push rod, clevis, with the pin & the slack adjuster are not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. The push rod & clevis is properly mounted & secured with the proper pin connected to the slack adjuster. The slack adjuster does not have more than 1 inch of play. Then state how you would measure the slack adjuster to make sure that it is properly tuned for maximum safety."
Then move to the brake drum, "The brake drum is not cracked, damaged, or broken. There are no illegal holes or welds. It is free of oil, grease, & debris. It is properly mounted & secured."
Then move to the brake pads, "The brake pads are not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is free of oil, grease, & debris. It is properly mounted & secured to the brake drum. The brake pads do have more 1/4 in of material available."
Then you move to the inside of the:
1): Rim (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. Properly mounted & secured)
2): Inside wall of the tire (No abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Its is properly mounted and secured to the rim. It is properly beaded to the rim & it is not leaking)
3): The tread (No abrasions, bulges or cuts. The tread is have more than 4/32 of an inch available in tread. It can be recapped, but it cannot be regrooved.)
4): The outside wall of the tire (No abrasions, bulges, or cuts. Its is properly mounted and secured to the rim. It is properly beaded to the rim & it is not leaking)
5): The outside rim (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. Properly mounted & secured) 6): The lug nuts (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. Properly mounted & secured. All lug nuts are in attendance & there are no rust trails or shininess indicating a loose lug nut)
7): The wheel hub (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. No illegal holes or welds. it is not leaking. it is properly mounted & secured with the proper bolts. All the bolts are in attendance)
8); The valve stem with the valve cap (Not cracked, damaged, or broken. It is not leaking. it is properly mounted & secured to the rim. The valve stem cap is on finger tight & it is in attendance)
**Always make sure that you mention that "you have checked the tire with the tire gauge and that it is within the operating specifications".
maybe the best video, more details. overall great.
So great… thanks
I passed!! Only had to do the engine compartment I knocked it out of the park. Nearly failed my tug test bc I was still in neutral but I caught it 😂
Congrats!
@@ATCCMN Thank you!
You didn't have to do driver and passenger side of the truck
@@traviscarter1023 barely. I was doing engine compartment finishing up with the driver side wheel, brakes etc. and then he stopped me after the slack adjusters.
You are great teacher Tnx.
Hy The s The best explanación i nevera see
You are the best
Great job, helpful
Thank you 😊❣️
And you know that's one of the things that nobody tells you but that's exactly the wording that the inspector wants to hear but you don't know about it if you're just taking a test even if you studied if you don't say those words you are screwed.
Thanks for putting the video out cos i learnt so much. do you sell trucks?
We are a community college in Minnesota - the Professional Truck Driver program trains truck drivers and prepares them for careers on the road.
Gracias señor👍🇺🇸
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Is this inspection good to study for Netts here in CT? I’ve been following you guys and watching content.
Each state has their own requirements - best to review the CT CDL manual to verify their requirements for vehicle inspection. portal.ct.gov/dmv/licenses-permits-ids/ct-drivers-manuals?language=en_US
I wonder if this helps in California. Dnt see why not
The inspection may be similar but differences likely exist. Please check with your local/state DMV for specifics.
YOU ARE VERY THOROUGH AND LOVE THAT THERE ISNT ABCKGORUND NOISE
What does `cracked to braid` mean? this term means what?
Did you mean "cracked, bent, broke or missing?" We use this phrase often throughout the video to describe the condition of the components. If not, let us know what timestamp in the video your question is in regards to, and we'll do our best to help.
@@ATCCMN no. Cracked to braid. That’s the term. ???
After doing a little research, it looks like this may be a requirement that's used in Canada, but not here in Minnesota. Beyond the rubber of an air bag (in the suspension system) there is a braided mesh for reinforcement. We assume "cracked to braid" means that the rubber is cracked so the mesh is showing through.
@@ATCCMN ahhh. Ok. Thanks. I appreciate your attn to my question. I’m not one to just recite rote. I have to understand. Million thanks.
Do you inspect the exhaust system?
Yes... in ontario... we turn the truck on shut the doors then inspect the exhaust system following the connections /explaining...and at the end go into the truck and say there are no exhaust leaks in my cab
Yes, you can find the start of that segment at 26:03
We are located in Minnesota, U.S. so our requirements may be different. Pre-trip inspection requirements vary by state/territory, so it's always best to go with your local requirements!
However we start at the turbo (new to me) then continue on to the exhaust while the truck is running...because we check for exhaust leaks entering the cabin
Definetly not bud wheels. How is this the guy who teaches the class. Sure glad I wend with the tx cdl people from Carthage tx
I was going to hit the like button but don't like how you skipped past the brake system (ie slack adjusters, pushrod, hoses etc ) after talking about the brake drum and hub oil leaks. You might as well explain everything if in the same area n save time
Other than that not bad tho 👍
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yooo why he lick his lips like that at the beginning ( I'm just busting chops I haven't watched it through yet I'm sure its good)
Blinker? There's nothing in the handbook describing a blinker. I know what you're talking about, but if you're going to make a safety video, use correct terminology. I stopped watching after that.
Really