Ultimate guide to a CDL pre-trip inspection

Schneider Driver Instructor Dana walks through how she performs a CDL pre-trip inspection. Searching for a new truck driving job? See what opportunities Schneider has available in your area: sni.jobs/ApplyYT
Please note that the video is just an example. It is important to remember the type of driver you are, the company you work for and the type of truck you drive can impact your CDL pre-trip inspection. Be sure to consult your company guidelines or speak with your leader for more information on your pre-trip inspection requirements
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[@danielmoore1232]

Great job! Only thing I would have added was once inside the cab I would verify that my coffee was full. That's the most important step.

[@schneiderjobs]

Great tip! Driver has to stay fueled also!

[@royalflush8173]

Lol

[@jj4483love]

No abrasions bulges or cuts, coffee is filled to the proper level, not leaking

[@snownight7]

You go way above and beyond what is required to pass the CDL. Allot of these things aren't required for the exam. But still I guess it's good to know.

[@tcli9725]

There's more to the pre-trip inspection other than the exam. Should be done before every trip. This maybe how Prime would like their drivers to complete their pre-trip inspection.

[@supadav7820]

15:15 she forgot to inspect the glad hand seals... make sure they have no cracks or not dry rotted 😉 7 year ex schneider driver here

[@johnquinn5581]

Scarey thought cause she introduced her self as a instructor and me as a rookie driver picked several of key components she missed as far as making sure your skid plate on 5th wheel is properly greased 🤦‍♂️ and that's only 1 of many she missed . Hopefully I get a more educated instructor when I go 🤷

[@kevinstone9638]

Something to think about, I am a former safety director of heavy haul coal trucking company. We had a fatality accident from a driver who used a hammer on a tire that ruptured and killed him instantly. PLEASE DO NOT KICK OR BEAT A TIRE, THEY WILL BLOW. Think about this if that cap was loosened on the last trip and you hit it at the right spot and it flies out or off you are the weakest link in that chain. If it tears up trailers then what is it going to do to you.

[@kidjoe22]

Thanks for that tip!

[@abandoandahellcat]

Wow I have never heard of this before but you did mention heavy haul. Most of us watching this will never drive that type of weight around

[@stevesemar7106]

Just wait till they blow out.

[@stephenstack3292]

If you have a tire that ruptured from a hammer hitting it, it probably needed replaced years ago.

[@shinebright78]

Thank you

[@clarencehuntley4010]

U do a good job dana!!! See u moving on up in company !!! Doing good here keep up good work

[@Moneycashking4life]

Loved this ! I go to take my test on Monday this helped ALOT ❤

[@FRANCO-BRUNO-007]

AWESOME DEMONSTRATION 😊

[@tracygoldsborough69]

Great job. Thank you. 😍

[@icecold1674]

Great job!!!

[@garrieparsons2265]

Would it be helpful to have a pre trip inspection sheet with tick boxes good bad or needs fixing before driving? Also this would ensure the drivers checked everything proving it with paperwork… daily inspection log sheet 👍✅👌

[@kewancarey8267]

Great idea just to make sure nothing is missed

[@larryroe7661]

if learned something from this vid but the comments showed flaws in her whole video

[@BenKlassen1]

Need to check that the ABS light on the trailer comes on and goes off when the ignition is turned on too.

[@danielcorsino]

You gotta say with every part for Schneider, properly mounted no signs of damage, no cracks for like every part and you have to verbally say it, we need a legit pre trip from one of our instructors here at Charlotte cause I need to study and that’s how they do it anyways lol

[@ColGales]

Good video

[@JackSmith-by6sb]

Good pre-trip, the only thing I saw that she might have mentioned is the ABS light on the trailer.

[@schneiderjobs]

Thank you!

[@billsingh.singh205]

One of the best places to work

[@schneiderjobs]

Thank you!

[@mikeyesco8977]

I failed out of CDL school because I could not remember all the CDL test wording by memory it was too much for me,even though I'm could do it with the paper ...I'm gonna have to go to another school and try again

[@bigdad98]

Did your mike a video on tanker yet?

[@lancepheng]

how would there be exaust leaks on the turbo charger if your engine is not even fired up?

[@kennethsnyder9236]

Forgot about the air brake test and pump down to make sure that both tractor and Tlr parking brake release pop out at 25 psi. Forgot to tell us about illegal stickers on the windshield

[@lesliesmith3554]

Are you still with Schneider? I may have some questions. This is a great video to help drivers.

[@kennethsnyder9236]

Oh she is still there! At least she was like three years ago

[@DAMotorsports]

I wonder what kind of damage 120psi does when you hit a tire in the wrong spot

[@TheRizzGaming]

It's crazy how a pre-trip inspection take 30 minutes when you are talking everything through, but only takes roughly 10-15 minutes in reality.

[@kennethsnyder9236]

Talking about it takes more time

[@TheRizzGaming]

@Kenneth Snyder I'm aware of that. I've had my CDL for nearly a decade. I was just stating how long the difference to make a video wasa year ago is all.

[@markmcallister7076]

Doing a pre-trip (and post-trip) hundreds of miles away from you home, and not being paid to do it. "Working" 70 hours a week, and never receiving overtime pay for the 30 hours of overtime- EVERY WEEK. Sounds like a great career

[@spillingtees313]

Was this with Schneider?

[@laboy2672]

@@spillingtees313 yep

[@spillingtees313]

@@laboy2672 yeah I passed on them. My old class mate is there now. He's not happy. He didn't get the pay he was told he was going to get. Smh.

[@Devinn504]

@@spillingtees313 I’m on here for my hazmat/tanker experience and I’m dippin after a year. 😂

[@garfieldthomas8118]

The tire pressure can vary by 30 psi and the hammer test wouldn't show it

[@kennethsnyder9236]

I use my steel boot test for tires

[@killmeorudie1]

It would be nice to see a pretrip for a tanker

[@schneiderjobs]

Great idea!

[@kennethsnyder9236]

Yep it’s full of whatever or yeah it looks like it is empty, no cracks or illegal weld and all holes are made by the mfg

[@Alpha-Scythe23]

Did she already mention checking your IFTA and Registration?

[@danielgilyard456]

I was told that Schneider gives you a cheat sheet for your pretrial and does the cheat sheet give you all of the information that she is giving

[@schneiderjobs]

Hi Daniel, yes, we do have a "cheat sheet" of sorts that you can refer to when doing pre-trip inspections. And yes, the sheet has all of the information Dana talked about in the video!

[@mannydecastro6934]

Damn that's alot to remember, she scared me.i wanna be a driver not a mechanic.

[@kennethsnyder9236]

There’s no cheat sheets. You are allowed to use a pre plan inspection form as you check everything that is on the sheet

[@yoyo67279]

Does anyone know if they offer free or discounted cigarettes during training?

[@mattcharles8807]

Didnt inspect the landing gear

[@francisgallozzi2595]

As part of incab inspection, why didn’t you inspect the seat belt, seat and mirrors?

[@CraigheadBrian]

Great video.... but, why would you NOT show the air break test

[@schneiderjobs]

Glad you liked the video! Due to keeping the video to 30 minutes, we couldn't show the specifics of each and every part. We will look into creating an air break test video in the future. Thanks for the feedback.

[@Felix-bb2rx]

You missed identified the cross members

[@everymandelivers1284]

Great video but what happened to the break test? That’s the most important when it comes to passing the test. And honestly the one most people fail almost immediately.

[@abandoandahellcat]

I'm watching this so I can pass on boarding at walmart lol

[@grrbarkwoof]

Haha same.

[@tmason154]

Same here

[@arabiannights6334]

Yes

[@mrdiesel47]

yea I'm doing the same thing when I start February 22

[@stephenstack3292]

Saaaame. Feel like a student driver all over again 🤦‍♂️

[@bigdad98]

Hey what about tanker pre trip inspection? Can your mike a video on that. Tanker are different with dry van trailer.

[@schneiderjobs]

Hi Isaiah. The Tanker pre-trip inspection would differ. Thanks for the great idea. This is something we will look into.

[@MJ-xk8iu]

Hi Schneider did you guys make that pre-trip test for tanker.?

[@JunctionHack]

Trailer sliding pins?

[@notmyrealname608]

Good video, but better lighting would have helped.

[@schneiderjobs]

Thanks for watching it!

[@brianmaloney5430]

How about checking your registration paperwork on the truck?

[@CraigheadBrian]

She did that

[@TheRizzGaming]

She did at the 28 minute mark

[@kennethsnyder9236]

She mentioned that when she spoke about the permit book

[@biocybernaught3512]

Doesn't the pre-trip begin with a truck overview and then opening the engine compartment? What am I missing?

[@kennethsnyder9236]

I am walking to the park of may looking for at this truck for any maybe’s. Looks good, no crashes, I mean cracks or dmg and no puddles that would indicate a leak that would have to be investigated further

[@kidjoe22]

I'm 10 minutes in and she has added about 30 things that I do not see on other pre-trip inspection videos..

[@laxus7172]

Certain companies require more or less things to be covered for a pre trip.

[@laxus7172]

@Dennis Leavitt cool, a DMV isn't going to employ you. And when you're employed you do it the companies way, not the DMVs way. Each company and state have different rulings on how things are taught and done. Not trying to argue. Just saying. I'm presently a truck driver and things are not clear cut and easy if u intend to remain legal and compliant with dot.

[@okie1630]

@@laxus7172 dot is there for you. Why not find company that complies with dot? dmv manual has really cool stuff in there and pretty vital stuff too. like you do not weld your rims. In the end of the day, if something happens company says - but look, he signed that everything was ok, its not our fault. Good luck.

[@laxus7172]

@@okie1630 I mean, when you're working for a company you also have to abide by their standards and slo check whatever they want you to. Moreover, dot guidelines do vary per state most of the time and so it's better to be prepared for everything. Also dot doesn't even know what they really require so it can get confusing for new drivers.

[@angelgjr1999]

DMV is pretty light. My inspections are a lot more detailed than what the law requires.

[@BigRigJeffro]

A lot more than the Prime inc pretrip

[@john-bf7tu]

someone told me Schneider National was busted by DOT and forced to stop training . is this true as i have a buddy that wanted to start there .

[@jasnalah103]

Not to my knowledge I start in two week s

[@christophermcnair6022]

When u drain ur fuel filter, do u drain all of it or do u leave some of it in there?

[@focused0002]

It's interesting no one has answered this question 🤔

[@joefro9473]

Leave some fuel in there , make sure you don't get any air in the filter by draining it JUST A LITTLE, doesn't take much

[@drivenhome3257]

Kinda usless if you can't see the parts under the hood.

[@itbiden2989]

Do they DD-13 Detroit diesel engines

[@laxus7172]

Dd-15

[@kennethsnyder9236]

lol 😝 mine is a 17

[@jasnalah103]

No wonder why people fail the pre trip, everyone does it different, the order be off, the verbiage be off as well

[@luismipr91]

How much the cpm for the inexperienced drivers?

[@schneiderjobs]

It depends on the specific driving position. Learn more about new driver pay by reading our quick pay guide: sni.jobs/PayGuideYT

[@kennethsnyder9236]

26 cpm. Some experience 31 cpm. Top out at 48 cpm. No thanks. But Schneider has the best training program

[@royalflush8173]

Isn't tire tread 2/32

[@kennethsnyder9236]

Only on drive tires. Steer tires 4/32

[@jesuschristislord9150]

Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.,

[@jasonking5710]

If the truck starts then it’s good been driving 23 years no issues with trucks I’ve driven all you really have to show is 2 minutes for pti

[@drivenhome3257]

Using a Hammer on a tire, is crazy stupid. !!!! Especially one with a claw.

[@jeffrey3498]

Drivers are not mechanics.

[@angelgjr1999]

No but you should have basic understanding of safety rules and regulations.

[@jeffrey3498]

@@angelgjr1999 That’s not mechanics.

[@pjbridges1]

Throw that flashlight away and get a real one. That’s a toy.

[@jesuschristislord9150]

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[@mohamedhirsi4614]

To many rules 👎🏿

[@JackSmith-by6sb]

Its called being safe!!!! If you are not willing to check your equipment, find another line of work.

[@solventtrapdotcom6676]

@@JackSmith-by6sb If you can't look at the *EVERYTHING* then you aren't doing a real safety inspection. You're just going through the motion.

[@kennethsnyder9236]

There’s more than one would think that she didn’t express

[@OLIVER949OC2]

Crappy lighting