Guide: List of Terms: Trucking Pre-Trip Inspection

The following are a list of terms that the student may see in the digital learning experience (DLX). If these words are unfamiliar, it may be helpful to look them up beforehand, although many of them may become clear through practice in the DLX. This list does not include every part of the truck, just words that may not be obvious or clear.

  • Fluid leak
  • Dent
  • Fender
  • Abraded/ Abrasion
  • Latch
  • Debris
  • Turbocharger Intercooler Intake
  • Reservoir
  • Front-end suspension
  • Corroded/Corrosion
  • Leaf Spring
  • U-bolts
  • Brake chamber
  • Charge Air Cooler
  • Clamp
  • Power steering fluid
  • Engine Oil dipstick
  • Dashboard instrument panel
  • Gauge
  • Gear shift
  • Defroster
  • Oil pressure gauge
  • Voltmeter
  • Tread
  • Embedded object
  • Underinflated
  • Sidewall
  • Marker light
  • DEF tank
  • Glad hand Connection
  • Axle seal
  • Suspension airbag
  • Brake drum
  • Indicator pin
  • Fifth Wheel Jaw
  • Dolly legs
  • Conspicuity tape
  • Flatbed trailer
  • Winch

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