Accessing Crude Oil Storage

Section G

The pre-trip

• Safety is the most important reason • Prevent break downs • Accidents • Company mechanic are not responsible

for inspections you are!!!!

How Often?

• Every time you leave the yard or terminal

• Company should have policy in place • Make sure everything works • If the vehicle doesn’t pass ---DON”T

DRIVE IT

Inspecting the Equipment

• The truck is not the only piece of equipment that you use.

• Do daily checks on the testing equipment as well as the loading and unloading equipment.

Pre-Trip Inspections

• Pre- trip inspections typically include: – Service brakes, including trailer brake

connections. – Parking brake. – Steering mechanism. – Lighting devices and reflectors. – Tires.

Pre-Trip Inspections

– Horns. – Windshield wipers. – Rear vision mirrors. – Wheels and rims. – Coupling devices. – Emergency equipment.

#1 Vehicle Overview

• Review the last inspection report. –Drivers must make one. –The motor carrier must repair any

item on the report –Driver must sign

#2 Check engine

• Engine oil • Coolant and condition of hoses • Power steering • Windshield washer level • Battery level , connections and tie

downs

#2 Check engine

• Automatic transmission fluid level • Check belts for tightness and excessive

wear (alternator, water pump, air compressor).

• Leaks in the engine compartment

#2 Check engine

• Cracked, worn electrical wiring insulation.

• Lower and secure hood, cab, or engine compartment door.

SAFETY NOTE:

• Always put vehicle key in your pocket — or someone might move the vehicle while you are checking underneath it.

• If you are parked on a street, walk around so you are facing the oncoming traffic. Pay attention so you don’t get run over.

#3 Start Engine and Inspect Inside the Cab

• Make sure parking brake is on. • Put gearshift in neutral • Start engine; listen for unusual noises. • Look at the Gauges • Oil pressure should come up to normal

within seconds after engine is started.

#3 Start Engine and Inspect Inside the Cab

• Ammeter and/or voltmeter should be in normal range(s).

• Coolant temperature should begin gradual rise to normal operating range.

• Warning lights and buzzers for oil, coolant, and charging circuit should go out right away.

Check Condition of Controls

• Check all of the following for looseness, sticking, damage, or improper setting: – Steering wheel – Accelerator (“gas pedal”) – Clutch – Brake controls

Check Condition of Controls

• Check Cont. – Foot brake – Trailer brake (if vehicle has one) – Parking brake – Retarder controls (if vehicle has them) – Transmission controls

Check Condition of Controls

• Check Cont. – Interaxle differential lock (if vehicle has

one) – Windshield wiper/washer – Horn(s)

Check Condition of Controls

• Lights – Headlights – 4-way flashers – Dimmer switch – Turn signal – Clearance, identification, marker light

switch(es)

Check Mirrors and Windshield

• Inspect mirrors and windshield – Cracks – Dirt – Illegal stickers – Obstructions

Check Emergency Equipment

• Safety equipment • Three red reflective triangles • Spare electrical fuses (unless vehicle

has circuit breakers) • Properly charged and rated fire

extinguisher

Check for Optional Items

• Tire chains (where winter conditions require them)

• List of emergency phone numbers • Tire changing equipment • Accident reporting kit (packet)

#4 Turn Off engine

• Set brake • Turn off engine • TAKE KE Y WITH YOU • Turn on headlights • Turn on flashers

# 6Walk around

• Make sure all lights are working – If they are on a truck they should work

• General: – Walk around and inspect – Clean as you go

Walk around (Left Front)

• Left front: – Clean glass – Check locks

• Left front wheel – Wheel and rim – Tires – Rust streaked lug nuts – Hub oil level

Walk around (Left Front)

• Left front suspension: – Spring , hangers shackles ,u-bolts. – Shocks

• Left front brake: – Brake drum – Brake hoses

Walk around (Front)

• Front : – Axle

• Steering : – Check for loose ,worn, bent, damaged or

missing parts. – Check steering mechanism

Walk around (Front)

• Windshield : – Check for damage / clean – Wiper arm – Wiper blade

• Lights and reflectors – Clean and right color – Right signal

Walk around (Right side)

• Right side: – Check all items as done on left front – Cab locks

• Fight fuel tanks: – Mounted and not damaged – Level of fuel – Crossover line – Cap

Walk around (Right side)

• Condition of Visible Parts: – Rear engine – Spare tire – Transmission – Exhaust – Frame – Air lines

Walk around (Right side)

• Cargo securement – Check cargo – Header Board – Side boards – Tarps – Oversize Markers – Curbside cargo compartments

Walk around (Right Rear)

• Right Rear: – Condition of wheels and rims – Condition of tires – Tires same type – Tires evenly matched – Wheel bearing/seals not leaking.

Walk around (Right Rear)

• Suspension: – Condition of spring(s) – Axle secure – Powered axle – Torque rod arms – Shocks – Retractable axle

Walk around (Right Rear)

• Brakes: – Brake adjustment. – Condition of brake drum(s). – Condition of hoses

Walk around (Right Rear)

• Lights and Reflectors – Side-marker lights – Side-marker reflectors

Walk around (Rear)

• Rear of vehicle: • Lights and Reflectors:

– Rear clearance and identification lights • Red color in rear

– Reflectors – Taillights

Walk around (Rear)

• Lights and Reflectors: – Right rear turn signal – License plate – Splash guards

Walk around (Rear)

• Cargo Secure – Tailboards – End gates – Tarps – Over size signs – Rear doors

Walk around (Left side)

• Check all items as you did on right side • Also:

– Battery – Battery Box – Fluid – Caps – Vents

Check signal lights

• Turn off lights – Turn on left signal light/check same – Apply Brakes – Check brake lights

#7 Start the Engine and Check Brake System

• Turn off lights not needed for driving. • Check for all required papers

– Trip manifests – Permits

Start the Engine and Check Brake System

• Test for hydraulic leaks. – If the vehicle has hydraulic brakes, pump

the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move. If it does, there may be a leak or other problem. Get it fixed before driving.

Start the Engine and Check Brake System

• If the vehicle has air brakes, do the checks described In the air brake part of this course.

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Start the Engine and Check Brake System

• Test Parking Brake : – Fasten seat belt. – Allow vehicle to move forward slowly. – Apply parking brake. – If it doesn’t stop vehicle, it is faulty; get it

fixed.

Start the Engine and Check Brake System

• Test Service Brake Stopping Action: – Go about five miles per hour. – Push brake pedal firmly. – “Pulling” to one side or the other can mean

brake trouble. – Any unusual brake pedal “feel” or delayed

stopping action can mean trouble.

Air Brakes

• If a vehicle has air brakes: – Engine compartment

• Compressor and belt

• Walk around inspection – Check Manual Slack Adjustment on S-Cam

Brakes – Check Brake Drums (or Discs), Linings,

and Hoses

Air Brakes

• Final Air Brake Check • Check the Low Air Warning System • Check Rate of Air Pressure Buildup • Test Air Leakage Rate • Check Air Compressor Governor Cut-in and

Cut-out Pressures • Test Parking Brake • Test Service Brakes

Warning

• If you find anything unsafe during the pre-trip inspection, get it fixed. Federal and state laws forbid operating an unsafe vehicle.

DOT out of service

• Drivers and company must comply • Out of service means that you or the

company won’t make money • If the company gets to many -----DOT

AUDIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post-Trip inspections

• A written report at the end of the day • Note the problems with the vehicle so

the mechanics can fix it. • Mechanics sign the report when fixed • Driver must sign report also

Lease Roads

• You will travel on all types of lease roads

• Leases are in all types of environments

• The county or the lease operator is responsible for the maintenance on the roads.

Go and No Go

• Most difficult that you will face in the field.

• You need a plan before you go in • You might get caught in a location • You need to know when to go or no- go

Go and No-Go

Go and no go cattle guards. Built to keep livestock in Some times no built heavy enough

Go and no go culverts Used to cross small creeks or ditches Time and corrosion can make weaker

Go and No-Go

Go and no go mud holes Big problem Some have hard bottom

Go and no go blow sand Windy conditions

Go and no go inclines Locations are built with the lay of the land

Go and No-Go

Go and no go overhead lines Electric lines are 14.5 tall Sometimes the lease owner wires his own

Go and no go inclement weather You must go in all kind of weather It is you and the company’s decision

Cattle Guards