Level with the ground.
Tilted up toward the end the tractor.
Tilted down toward the end the tractor.
With the tractor frame under the trailer.
Completely cleared from the trailer.
With the fifth wheel directly beneath the kingpin.
Check air line connections.
Cross the air lines.
Check the electrical service cable.
over the locking lever
straight up
through the locking lever
5-axle tractor towing a 45 feet trailer.
5-axle tractor towing two 27 feet trailers.
A bobtail.
Makes firm contact with the ground, then crank it in low gear a few extra turns.
Make contact with the ground and lifts the trailer off of the fifth wheel.
Just reaches the ground.
2
3
4
Trailer emergency brakes to come on.
Trailer tank pressure to be lost.
Tractor spring brakes to lock on.
Yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side of the trailer.
Red malfunction lamps on the trailer brake cylinders.
Yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the right side of the trailer.
Raised 1/2 way with the crank handle secured in its bracket.
Fully raised with the crank handle secured in its bracket.
Raised 3/4 way with crank handle removed.
Keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel.
Keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
Make sure that the brakes are properly balanced.
The kingpin to engage the driver's side locking jaw first.
Directly in front of the trailer.
The left rear outer dual wheel with the kingpin.
Fully raised.
Slightly raised.
Fully lowered.
The kingpin is about 1 1/4 inches above the fifth wheel.
The end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel.
It will be raised slightly when the trailer is backed under it.
Easier it is to turn around corners.
More stable it is when turning.
Easier it is to turn over.
down
up
normal
Level with the ground.
Tilted down toward the end of the trailer.
Tilted up toward the end the trailer.
Back up gently to ease pressure on the fifth wheel locking jaws.
Immediately put on your tractor parking brakes.
Begin to lower the trailer landing gear.
Always use the lowest reverse gear.
Always approach the trailer at a slight angle.
Do it quickly to ensure that the kingpin is locked into the fifth wheel.
Use the trailer hand brakes.
Release the service brakes.
Countersteer.
20 and 45
60 and 85
100 and 125
neutral
closed
open
red, blue
black, yellow
blue, red
normal
emergency
neutral
The trailer supply valve to stay open.
The tractor to lose all air pressure.
The tractor protection valve to close.
neutral.
closed.
open.
No, it is not necessary. In fact, most of our students enter our program with little to no prior truck driving experience. In addition to that, you must have your regular Driver’s License. However, if you are coming from another state then OHIO, then yes, you must have the CDL permit.
Watch the steps below;
You need these items below
It is totally up to you. It is mostly about your language level. If you have a good English, it will be better for you to learn everything by the book. If not, you can look at the apps on your phone. A lot of applications are available online, which you can search as “CDL Permit” at your app store. Study those questions and take the exams.
Also remember that! Some states have different language options at the exam sites. So, if you are a foreigner check those options too. It might make your job easier at the exam with your own first language.
Thank you for expressing your interest in our CDL training program at CDL SCHOOL. We appreciate your enthusiasm for pursuing a career in commercial truck driving.
We would be delighted to discuss your application further. Please feel free to reach out to our admissions team at +1 (937) 888 0 888 to schedule a conversation and learn more about the enrollment process.
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