Truck Driving School, Pre Trip Inspection

November 29, 2007

Until I began my cdl training, I had never ever been inside of an 18 wheeler, let alone under one. Double clutching and paying attention to BOTH the speedometer and tachometer was all greek to me. My truck driving career didn't last long -- better for me, the road, the truck driving industry -- but it was an enriching experience. If I had it to do all over again, I would choose to go to a technical college for the training -- given my lack of experience around trucks, the slower pace of a technical college classroom probably would have left me better equipped.

I'm aware that I misnamed the air compressor when I first pointed to it (Hey! I was new at this! LOL!). I corrected that mistake a bit later in the video.

My thanks go to all the instructors at Daly's Truck Driving School in Buford, Georgia.

If you're considering Daly's Truck Driving School, tell them I sent you.

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[theking8919]

when you pointed to that one thing and called it the alternator that was really the air conditioning compressor. Just thought i would tel you know

[mybigbearron]

Yea! I caught that too, but decided to keep in in there for the kicks I would get. It's been amusing. LOL!

[dueltruck700]

lol thnx man , im gonna b a trucker l8ter, so this is a big help, dont know HOW ill remeber everthing!! thnx 4 posting over and out.

[mybigbearron]

You are very welcome! I'm convinced that going around a real truck and doing the actually inspection over and over and over... again with study buddies / classmates was the biggest help for me. It was my pleasure to post the video. Good luck!

[tacochoco]

I fail my first attempt in pre inspection because I forget the word level. I say that this is where I check my engine oil( level). Then I also ignored to say that my alternator belt has excessive wear. Then I did not notice that my driver side mirror is not clean. That my luggage compartment is securely closed.

I learned from that mistake so I got my Class A now here in California. Thank you Mr.mybigbearron

[mybigbearron]

Failure can be humiliating, but sometimes we learn better when we make some mistakes. Congratulations to you! I wish you the very best.

[Presey]

Stupid!!

[vang4life1990]

u forgot to check the 5th wheel to make sur there's no space between or any broken parts or after part weilding

[cpc1009]

you forgot the rear spring hanger ill give you credit for front but not the back lol

[EEMTbv]

just one question how many lines are there in a us big rig in europ whe have 5 red (1) air, yellow (2) air control, Black (3. big) ABS, black (4,small) elec, green (5) elec2

[ed41590]

he do sound like the man off joy ride

[ISXeater]

these vids are crap, you can give some one a false sense of security with a little bit of crap knowledge,

[JOSEBELJOR]

candycane???? lol

[lmremmit]

In most states you have to do more than identify the part, you also have to list why/what you are looking for. Some parts were , some werent

[bigblockpop]

Hey nice looking altenator buddy, maybe your special altenator is the aircon compressor

[shawn50544]

good info lot to remember.