This presentation by CDL College covers CSA Training. It's geared towards the truck driver. We explain the basics of the the Compliance Safety and Accountability program adopted by FMCSA. We have tried many different ways to drive home the importance of vehicle inspections. This CSA presentation helps drive home the point. Slide 13 contains hyperlinks to another section of the course. Slide 13 lists actual violations with a hyperlink that describes the criteria to be inspected. In my opinion, hyperlinking from the violation to the criteria reinforces the proper way to inspect an item. For example,the first violation (listed on slide 13) shows a violation for an inoperative head lamp. This violation has a severity of 2. The presenter can then click through the hyperlink to show the proper inspection criteria for a head lamp. Showing the violation and the severity help explain the importance of checking the headlamp. In a normal pre-trip inspection we would start with the headlamp. The driver would fall asleep during this portion of the lecture. Who doesn't know how to inspect a headlamp? But, the driver tends to pay attention when we (first) show them the weight and severity of a headlamp violation. This is a long presentation. But, you can spend most of your time on slide 13, bouncing back and forth between the violation and the criteria.

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• Who Is FMCSA?
• What Is CSA?
• CSA and Your Company
• CSA and Your Safety Record

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13. Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Viloation Weight Severity
393.9 Inoperative required lamps 4 0 2
393.19 Inoperative/defective hazard warning lamp 2 0 6
393.47(e) Clamp/Roto-Chamber type brake(s) out of adjustment 2 0 4
393.53(b) Automatic brake adjuster CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 - air brake 2 0 4
393.83(g) Exhaust leak under truck cab and/or sleeper 2 1 1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2 0 2
393.95(f) No / insufficient warning devices 2 0 2
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 2 0 4
392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment 1 1 1
393.104(d) Damaged dunnage/bars/blocking-bracing 1 1 1
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken 1 0 2
393.203(b) Cab/body improperly secured to frame 1 0 2
393.4 Inadequate brake system on a CMV 1 1 4
393.45(b)(2) Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against mechanical damage 1 0 4
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 1 0 4
393.55(d)(2) ABS - malfunctioning indicator to cab of towing CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/2001 1 0 4
393.60(c) Damaged or discolored windshield 1 0 1
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed 1 1 8
393.78 Windshield wipers inoperative/defective 1 0 1
393.86(b)(1) Rear Impact Guards - motor vehicles manufactured after 12/31/52, see exceptions 1 0 2
393.9H Inoperative head lamps 1 0 6
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 1 1 6
396.5B-HLIW Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel 1 1 2

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33. •Safety for yourself and others.
•1. I promise the people I love that I will work and
live safely.
•2. I will value safety over production.
•A defect found during an inspection could
• save you problems later. Preventive
Maintenance
•**Federal and State laws require that
drivers inspect their vehicles. FMCSR
393.13

35. 1. Pre-trip:
•To help you find problems that could cause a crash or
breakdown.
2. During a trip you should:
•Watch gauges for signs of trouble.
•Use your senses to check for problems.
3. Check critical items when you stop:
•Tires, Wheels and Rims
•Brakes
•Lights and Reflectors
•Brake and Electrical Connections
•Cargo Securing Devices

36. Look for:
Leaks
Hanging items
Loose parts
Leaning
Tire condition
Top of vehicle
Any sign of
visual damage
KEEP THE KEYS IN
YOUR POCKET
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37. Check the
Coolant
Check while cold
Check Radiator
Top and
Connections
Check Washer
Fluid
fill if low
Look for loose
parts, damage,
leaks or wear

38. Check All Belts ½ inch play maximum
Check the Alternator frayed wires, lose
connections, mounted firmly
Check the Water Pump Look for leaks
and if mounted securely
Sometimes difficult to see – mounted behind
components on some trucks – follow heater hoses
Some gear driven - some belt driven

39. Check Exhaust Components from the
manifold to the top of stack
Look for Black Streaks Showing Leaks
Check the Oil Level Fill as
Needed (gallons not quarts)
Check the Fan Shroud and the Fan Blades
Shroud Secure and Blades Intact
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40. Check Exhaust Components for Leaks
Check from the turbo to the top of the stacks for leaks
393.83(e)
Look for Black Streaks Showing Leaks

41. Check the Air Compressor
to make sure it is secure
Check for leaks
Examine the hoses to see
if there are cracks
Check if belt or gear driven
If belt driven – check the
belt condition
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42. Check the level of the power steering
fluid
Check the hoses and follow the lines
to the pump and steering box
Check the power steering pump for
leaks and see that it is secure
All power steering components are to
be checked on a pre-trip

43. Check the Steering Box to see that it is
secure
Check that the bolts are all in place and tight
Check the seals at the top and at the side for
leaks
Check the power steering hoses coming into
the box and see that there are no leaks and
the hoses are in good condition
393.209

44. Check the Steering Linkage after the
steering box
Check the Pitman Arm
Check the Drag Link
Check the Steering Arm
Check the Tie Rod
Make sure all are secure and that the
castle nuts are tight and the cotter
keys in place

45. • Missing nuts, bolts,
cotter keys or other
parts from steering
arms or linkages.

46. Look for cracks and illegal welds the
entire length of the frame
Inspect all items bolted to the frame
to see they are secure
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47. Look for cracks and illegal welds* the
entire length of the frame
393.201
Examine the frame anywhere you can see
it
393.201(d)
Parts and accessories shall not be welded
to the frame or chassis of a CMV except in
accordance with the vehicle mfg
recommendations. Any welding of the
frame must also be in accordance with the
vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.

48. Check shackle and mount for
movement & loose parts
Check paint seams along frame and
bolts for movement
Check that the spring is secure and
all bolts tight and in place
Check that the U-Bolts are tight, in
place and not broken
Check that all bolts are secure

49. Check that the leafs are
secure, not cracked,
broken, bent or shifting
out of position
No leaf spring shall be
cracked, broken, missing,
nor shifted out of position.
FMCSR’s
393.207(c)

50. Check the Shock
Absorbers
Check that the shocks
are mounted securely
Check that the bolts are
tight
Check that there are no
visible oil leaks from the
shocks
Examine the rubber
bushings to make sure
they are not falling apart

51. •Cracked or broken spring hangers
•Broken leaves that have shifted and may hit a tire.
•Any loose, cracked, broken or missing frame
members.

52. •Leaking shock absorbers
•Torque rod or arm, u-bolts, spring hangers or other axle
positioning parts that are cracked, damaged or missing.
•Air suspension systems that are damaged and/or leaking.

53. No loose fittings
No cracks, bulges, or
leaks
Look at air lines
wherever they are
visible
Listen for air leaks
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54. Check that the
brake chamber or
canister is secure
and not leaking
Check the
mounting and
chamber bolts
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55. Check that they are
secure – bolts, cotter
pins, etc.
When brakes are NOT
set check that there is
no more than 1 inch of
slack
When brakes are set
the angle shown
should be greater than
90 degrees
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56. Inspect each brake drum for
cracks and illegal welds,
gouges, grooves
Examine each drum and feel
the inside ridge to make sure
it is smooth with even wear

57. Inspect each wheel and examine
the brake shoes
Measure the thickness at the
center of the shoe
No shoe lining should be less that
¼ inch at the thinnest point (the
center of the shoe)
393.47
Look for oil leaking onto shoes
and into drum from wheel seals

59. Inspect each wheel inside
and out
Examine it for cracks and
illegal welds
393.205
Rust around lug nuts
Loose or missing lugs
Missing clamps, spacers,
studs, or lugs

60. Inspect each wheel inside and out
Examine it for cracks and illegal welds
393.205
Check the bead around each edge to
make sure it is intact and not bent. Any
bend or damage could cause a break in
the bead and cause the tire to leak

61. Check the lug nuts on each wheel
Feel each nut by hand to make sure it
is snug
393.205
Look for rust stains on steel wheels
and black streaks on aluminum wheels
– these stains can indicate a loose lug
nut
A loose lug nut on an aluminum wheel
can cause severe damage quickly

62. Check the reservoir to see that the
oil is at the proper level
Look for leaks around the edge of
the seal and plug
Some reservoirs require you to
remove the cap while others can be
inspected through the plastic
housing
396.3
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63. Check the Tires
Check the inner sidewall
Check the bead around each edge to make sure it is
intact and not bent.
Check the tread area
4/32” depth on steer tires
393.75
Other tires have a tread depth of 2/32”
Check the outer sidewall

64. Defects come in
all shapes and
sizes
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65. Rear of Truck
Check that the drive shaft is not bent
See that no debris is entangled around the
shaft
Check the shaft to see that the U-joints are
tight
Welds on the drive shaft are OK
(they are welded together when
manufactured)
While under the truck check the frame again

66. Check the Rear
Drive Assembly
Inside
Check the
remaining axles of
the vehicle the
same as you did
in the front
Check and name
the same
components on
every axle
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67. When checking the tires and brakes
check the spacers or space
between the tires and wheels
If there are no spacers check the
space for debris and clearance
There must be a space between the
tires

68. Check the splash guards at the rear
of the tractor
Make sure they are secure and not
falling off
Check for damage that will make
them ineffective

69. Rear of Truck
Check the remaining axles of
the vehicle the same as you did
in the front
Check the same components
on every axle

70. Side of Vehicle
Open the box and examine the
batteries
No frayed wires
Batteries bolted down securely
No spilled fluid
Check steps to see if they are
secure
Batteries

72. Check all items in the cab
for proper operation and so
driver will be familiar with
all operating controls of all
equipment.

73. Check the Seat Belt and Shoulder Strap
Check for damage and that it works
properly
393.95
Check for Fuses
If the truck uses circuit breakers are they
not required.
Check the Fire Extinguisher
Expiration Tag Valid Secured to Vehicle
Gauge in the Green
Check the Triangles
Must have 3 working triangles on board
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74. Check the
Warning Lights
As soon as you turn
the key watch the
Warning Lights
Look at the lights
and determine if all
of them are working
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75. CHECK AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL GAUGES,
INSTRUMENTS, AND CONTROLS

76. Check All Mirrors and Glass
Check the Left and Right Mirrors
Check the Side Windows and
Glass
Check the Windshield
393.60
Each windshield shall be free of
damage in the area extending
upward from the height of the top of
the steering wheel to within a two
inch border from the top and a one
inch border on either side.
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77. Check the city horn
Check the air horn
FMCSR 393.81 states:
there must be at least one
working audible horn that
gives an adequate and
reliable warning signal

78. During the light check inspect
the interior indicator lights
Check the Left and Right
Turn Signal Indicators
Check the 4 Way Flasher
Indicators
Check the High Beam
Indicator

79. In Cab Inspection
Requires all CMV operators to
have basic air brake knowledge
383.110
At 120 psi
Release the trailer brakes / set the tractor
brakes
(Red Button IN
Yellow Button OUT)
Pull against the tractor brakes to see that they
hold
Release the tractor brakes / set the trailer
brakes
(Red Button OUT
Yellow Button IN)
Pull against the trailer brakes to see that they
hold

80. In Cab Inspection
Check the Air Brakes
Begin the Test by Applying the Foot
Brake or Treadle Valve
Hold Pedal for 1 Minute
Air Loss Should be Less Than 3 Lbs for
the Truck/Tractor
&
Less Than 1 Lb for Each Trailer
Combination Vehicle = 4 Lbs

81. In Cab Inspection
Check the Air Brakes
Pump Down the Air Pressure
to About 60 Lbs
At About 60 Lbs the Low Air
Warning Light Should Light
on the Dash
(Remember: the engine is
OFF but the key is ON)

82. In Cab Inspection
Check the Air Brakes
Pump Down the Air Pressure to Between
40 & 20 Lbs
Between 40 & 20 Lbs the Spring Brakes
Will Set and the Brake Buttons Will Pop
Out
(Remember: the engine is OFF but the
key is ON)

83. In Cab Inspection
Check the Air Brakes
Start the Engine
Buzzer Still Sounds Indicating Low
Air Buzzer Works Properly
Rebuild Air Pressure. Air Pressure
should Build From 85- 100 PSI in 45
Seconds or Less

84. Check the
Truck/Tractor Parking
Brakes
383.111(g)*
Requires all CMV operators
to have basic air brake
knowledge
At 120 psi
Pull against the trailer brakes
to see that they hold

85. Check the Air Brakes

86. Check the Air
Brakes

87. Check the Air
Brakes

88. Check the Air Brakes
Start the Engine
Low Air Pressure
Light/Buzzer Still Works
Properly
Rebuild Air Pressure. Air
Pressure should Build
From 85- 100 PSI in 45
Seconds or Less

93. SEE AND BE
SEEN
392.33
No CMV shall be
driven when any of
the lights or
reflective devices
required are
obscured by the
tailboard, any part
of the load, or dirt
or any added
vehicle or work
equipment.
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No CMV shall be driven when any of the
lights or reflective devices required are
obscured by the tailboard, any part of the
load, or dirt or any added vehicle or work
equipment.
Check the Right and Left Turn Signals
Check the 4 Way Flashers
Check the Clearance Lights
Check the Low Beam Head Lights
Check the High Beam Head Lights Check Plow
Lights

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109. § 396.17: Periodic inspection.
(a) Every commercial motor vehicle must be inspected as required by this section.
The inspection must include, at a minimum, the parts and accessories set forth in
appendix G of this subchapter. The term commercial motor vehicle includes each
vehicle in a combination vehicle. For example, for a tractor semitrailer, full trailer
combination, the tractor, semitrailer, and the full trailer (including the converter dolly if
so equipped) must each be inspected.
(b) Except as provided in § 396.23 and this paragraph, motor carriers must inspect
or cause to be inspected all motor vehicles subject to their control. Intermodal
equipment providers must inspect or cause to be inspected intermodal equipment
that is interchanged or intended for interchange to motor carriers in intermodal
transportation.