The Morning Reading
a pre-trip inspection
01

Why it matters

Fifteen minutes here saves hours on the shoulder. Every commercial driver's sworn by it: the walk-around beats the walk-home.

TIRES · lug & pressure COUPLER & AIR LINES BRAKES · LIGHTS · FLAPS check lug torque, sidewall, tread
OIL · COOLANT · BRAKE · WINDSHIELD
02

Outboard check

Headlights, signals, brake lights. Mount windshield, both mirrors. Then get in, set the seat, belt up — and read the dash cold.

READY TO ROLL