Oilfield Service Operator how-to

How to Do a CDL Pre-Trip Inspection

Daily checks keep trucks safe.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Daily checks keep trucks safe. In short: check; inspect; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check fluids.

  2. Inspect tires and brakes.

  3. Check lights.

  4. Check air system.

  5. Inspect coupling.

  6. Record defects.

Safety reminders for oilfield service operators

  • Clear the area during pressure work
  • Check for overhead lines
  • Follow well control procedures
  • Inspect trucks daily

Workover · Completion · Hydraulic fracturing · Wireline · Coiled tubing · Tubing: see the full oilfield service operator glossary.

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