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softnrough 06-27-2007 09:20 AM

Basic Tools?
 
I was told to bring the basic tools for pre trip inspections. Other than a wrench, what would those "other tools" be??

Thank you for any help :D

Uturn2001 06-27-2007 11:18 AM

A "basic" tool kit for a driver would consist of:

1 quality 6 inch adjustable wrench
1 12-18 inch pry bar
1 hammer
1 dual chuck tire gauge able to measure up to 120 psi min.
I roll duct tape
1 multi bit screw driver or a slot, phillips and a few different sized torx screw drivers.
1. Flash light with spare batteries
1. 100 foot tape measure

Karnajj 06-27-2007 11:35 AM

I would add a decent socket set. Makes replacing mud flaps a lot easier.

softnrough 06-27-2007 12:06 PM

Thank You both! :D

Uturn2001 06-27-2007 12:14 PM

Forgot one thing that comes in handy. Vice grips.

Scoe 06-27-2007 12:59 PM

Always carry a spare flux capacitor, might catch something on the pre-trip that requires a new one.

Uturn2001 06-27-2007 01:55 PM


Originally Posted by Scoe
Always carry a spare flux capacitor, might catch something on the pre-trip that requires a new one.

With the way some of these idiots dispatch trucks you might want to carry at least 3. :wink:

Ridge Runner 06-27-2007 02:00 PM

Sure, I can deliver that load yesterday. No problem.

Skywalker 06-27-2007 02:03 PM

Good leather gloves.

6" plastic ruler to check slack adjusters.

3/8 open end/box wrench to adjust brakes, if your company trains and qualifies you as a "Brake Inspector".

Ridge Runner 06-27-2007 02:20 PM

Don't forget the KY. :P


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