Pre-trip: Engine Compartment 

Dear heavenly father i pray and hope u give me the strength wisdom and opportunity to become a truck driver. Amen..... Im almost done with school had to pause for a bit because of the virus . But today i go back to school hope all goes well..

4 yrs into my career as a trucker and these videos got me there. Never had abundance and blessings like I have now. Can’t thank you enough

Dude. I watched a couple of your videos this morning when I woke up. Went to take the test just before lunch and guess what. I passed. Thanks for throwing this video out. Thank you

I got my CDLA back in 2016 here at JTech. The training there is ABSOLUTELY TOP NOTCH by far!!! The Gentleman in this video; Mr. Ricks was extremely awesome 👏🏿 and serious when it came to teaching and explaining all components very well!!! It was absolutely an honor to have him as the head man and lead instructor. I, myself am now a CDL INSTRUCTOR @ champion truck driving school in Largo, Florida. This is one of the videos that I will forward to all my students and prospective future students. BY FAR THE BEST AND MOST ACCURATE VIDEO OUT HERE STILL TILL THIS DAY!!! Question 🙋🏿‍♂️??? IS RICKS STILL INSTRUCTING THERE??? I miss him and would love to thank him personally. My nickname there was “FUEL PUMP” 🤦🏿‍♂️… people of my class will definitely understand where that came from…. Inside joke 🤣🤣

I appreciate the informative video. Makes it a whole lot easier to understand when reading over the engine components where it’s located at

❤❤ omg he is so easy to watch and learn. I’m headed into my 2 nd week of truck school

This J tech video is awesome, I studied the general knowledge, combination vehicle and air brakes test on line and passed the first time. This video is going to allow me to be ahead of many people in my class when I go to CDL truck driving training school next month. I like the way you point to each item with your stick and demonstrate how to find parts hoses components nuts and bolts. This is by far the best pre trip video I've seen, you break it down with good grammar and you speak slowly, this makes it so much easier to remember and understand This is a five star demonstration!!

I have been a CDL holder for about a year and I went to the JTech training and I must say that these instructors ROCK! it took me to pass each section twice but I passed and I'm glad I did. All 3 parts and I was so scared and nervous I cried and thought I would fail lol #TRUESTORY!

I am studying this daily, I have a crush on this man. He speaks clear, and slow. I'm half way memorize now. When I have this pre trip inspection down I'll be going to CDL school.

Thank you for putting these videos out there. I'm currently 8 weeks in (Smith and Solomon), and take my road test in 5 days. I bonded with all my "cousins" in my class, and all of us, the class behind us, the class before us, all felt the same way - shot nerves...lol I have alot of this memorized, but it's hard not to forget something from in cab inspection, engine compartment, 5th wheel/coupling, trailer, glad-hands, landing gear. It's ALOT to memorize, but anyone going through it, it does get easier. Just take 10 minutes to pre-trip every morning in the yard before class begins, and you'll be glad you did come test time

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST Instructor IVE FOUND... I passed my 1st TIME...👍

Thank you so much for this great video I used it to learn pre-trip and I passed my test yesterday. I learned more from your video than I did from my CDL school.

CDL - CLEAN/(NOT)CRACKED , DAMAGED, LOOSE ABC- ABRASIONS, BUMPS, CUTS PMS- PROPERLY MOUNTED & SECURE AND ANYTHING WITH LIQ OR AIR NOT LEAKING. THAT SHOULD HELP. HELPED ME

cdl test ? this absolutely the best vid for you just got my license a week ago without this vid I'll never be able to pass the pre trip inspection thanks a lot to whom ever put this video up really appreciate you

THANK YOU Mr. Ricks & crew. I just now have decided to move forward with getting my CDL ( just turned 57) I have a intellectual disability & learning SUCKS for me & testing is WAY WORSE . The videos from this company are slow, clear, & full of valuable information. Even the camera person does a great job....THANK YOU. My stress level was at 95 % ( & I trust & believe in GOD....but facts are FACTS, I can't be calm when learning or testing ) & now it's at about a 4 % ......THANKS & GOD BLESS YOU ALL. I will be recommending you all to MANY people. I AM SO GRATEFUL

Look out newbies, here's a tip to maximize efficiency on these videos: Watch one section beginning to end, then rewind (example: initial approach, unique side, coolant through steering shaft, power steering system, steering linkage system, suspension system, brake system, brake pads through hub seal). Repeat each group until you feel comfortable then move to next group. Revisit previous groups periodically to freshen up and maintain. Before you know it, you'll have A Card memorized.

I watched many videos and they were useless this man is the best and clear

Talk about a *FANTASTIC* instructor ! Wow! I would pay double for him.

These are awesome videos. For those not with J-Tech, be aware that your specific state will want very specific things. I’m in Illinois, many things are different but I still got a lot from these. Awesome job, J-Tech 👏

Thank you J-tech, I’ve watched several videos on pre trip inspections and your videos are the most complete of any. Again, thank you from a Nebraska driver.

I graduated JTech and am at orientation for a company now. I'm watching the pre-trip videos just to study up and make sure I don't make myself look like an idiot when I do it for the company tomorrow.

Richard is very professional, i watched all his videos a number of times until I was confident enough to take the test!! i passed, thank you Rick!!

Ricks one of the best instructor at jtech

I want to thank you and the guy from Apex for giving me all the necessary tools to fly through my exams like I was an instructor because I was just that good by the time I got into school. I was beyond advanced when I started just from the videos and my final results showed that...thanks!!!

I just wanna say thank you so much.. i watch your videos everyday and thanks to your videos I got my licenses... thank you so much

thank you, I'm in school for my CDL. haven't made it to a tractor yet. being able to look and listen to the pre trip inspection is very helpful.

thank you j-tech I passed my my road test and everything else on the first try. I watched all of your videos and they're very informative and awesome

That’s the best pre-trip I’ve ever seen in my life thanks!

Talking about legacy this is it, great job man! Thank you 🙏

Best pre trip video I’ve seen yet

thank you. I've been through every damn video and got confused. until I found this video. Thanks again.

I ve watched may be 50 videos he is one of the best ones. Thank you

this guy literally helped me pass at roadmaster back in February

Thank you .You have got me out of a jam i was looking for those parts only have one more week before the pre-trip test thank you for sharing this video

On my way to test right now it's my 3rd try and i need to pass. Wish me luck everyone and thank you for the video

I passed today Thanks

The best pertrip I've seen on RU-vid so far! Very nice job!

Wow! This is a good one. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to post this. My test is on June 7th. May the force be with me.

The best video on pre-trip inspection. Thank you, sir.

These guys are the best. Just got my Class A thru them.

I just wanted th thank J Tech for the awesome videos on pre trip. They try;y helped me in getting my commercial drivers license here in California. Great Job guys.....

very helpful, I learned so much from this series for my pre-trip.

Thank you for posted this video on the RU-vid. Also you speaking very clearly , a lot of people talking English the way is not easy to understand , I'm keeping to follow you good job thanks a lot for your courtesy .

I watched this guy Richard ricks do his videos , I like his way of teaching he's very thorough and informative he definitlely knows his stuff

great video. very informative. I watched it twice so far. taking my test next week for my class B.

Because of this video and xpo training i passed with flying colors, best video!

helped me pass my test this morning thanks for the help .

I thank you! this is a video I continually come back to.--.very good and professional!!the least I cant do is to give it a good review. Thanks again!

Been driving for 3 years now and I passed my PTI because of this video thax so much for your help

These videos definitely helped me in passing and obtaining my CDL. Thank You.

Thank you so much for your videos I passed my test today I really think you should do one more with the trailer and tractor connected and go around the truck 👍🏿👍🏿you totally knocked it out of the park ... it was worded very well thanks again God bless anybody trying to do it you definitely can

These guys are so good and helpful and down to earth love em I'm here at the school

Thanks for the vid, it s great help for "the new guy" like me. very detailed, professional a.d to the point.

Nice tour of a diesel engine and its components. The air compressor and the brakes are different from gasoline engines/cars. And also that giant fuel filter.

These videos are so helpful when I went to the school they were surprised at how much I already knew got my class b so happy

Personal opinion. One of the best videos on pretrip. You should do a leak down and brake check video. If you haven't already

excellent job BOSS, this will help me a lot next week on my pre-trip classes

best inspection video I have found so far. thank u very helpful to pass my pti

Love it thank you wow...always keeping my vocabulary up to par... incredible..

Thanks for this video I passed the pre trip engine part with flying colors.

Thank you so much for this video and all that u have regarding to the pre-trip inspection it really help me a lot God Bless each one of you in the name of Jesus

Getting my CDL for the second time as I'm getting back in the game. This definitely should help me pass.

Nice organized order , I'll use this video. thanks J-tech

Think you for showing exactly what we need to look at and show the examiner. seen so many videos they just tell you and don't move the camera or point it out.

Great video I watch it over and over and over again to memorize it. Great detail and explanation of what the item's are.

This video is amazing. Thank you so much! In my book the pictures are too dark to see where's what. But you helped me find what I was looking for instead of guessing thank you.

Mr. Ricks is the bomb!👍👍

This video is great. thank you!!! J-tECH

You make me feel positive about my future

Thanks, Mr. Ricks!!!!! Though I'm going to another school now, and the CRST training wasn't the right fit for me, your pre-trip videos are the best ones I can find, and the pre-trip papers version of the video is great too, which I got from other students at school after they passed their pre-trip exam! KICK ASS!

What would I do without this guy

Top flight instructor!

again phenomenal job

" This is my water pump. There are many like it, but this one is properly secured. All of my nuts and bolts are present and tight. It is not cracked, bent, or broke. With out my water pump, my motor is useless. Without my motor *I* am useless."

this is the best Video I have seen... like it and very well done. thx

Great PTI right there. Good job.

Happy Thanksgiving Day, Buddy. Thank you for sharing. I need this.

the best pre trip video i seen! i start classes March and I'm ready to begin driving !! thank you

Man that's a lot to remember I hope I pass

I have my CDL today it by watching this video thank you

Great video. It’s a lot to learn on the driver side that I will be studying this video over and over again. Thanks

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏

Best teacher ever ...ty

This guy is the best ✊🏿✊🏿

I appreciate you sharing this

watch and take notes it really helps

very useful lesson. if you do not understand what this man said, you need GOD for real.

Great pre-trip, but what are looking for with the steering shaft?

you are the best great work very comprehendable

This guy is amazing!!

I love this video. Well done!

Been reviewing this for years thanks

Thank you for making this video

Very good information, I learned a lot: thank you

Very helpful. If you fail your pre-trip and road test, do it cost to retake the either test?

Best video yet, I take my cdl b tomorrow!

I've heard about having to use the clutch or double clutching when taking the driving test but I don't see any thing I n Thea's videos about the subject

Thank you so much, best videos on the net

This guy help me passed my pre trip

FANTASTIC VIDEO!