SPO 145, DLR 108, MPH 108, SPO 131 ,
SPO 120, SPO 114 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Where did the first u haul trailers come from? - ANS purchased from a local welding shop.
True or False: Standardizing parts when we began manufacturing our own trailers cut the time
and cost of repairs. - ANS true
True or False: Standardizing parts when we began manufacturing our own trailers cut the time
and cost of repairs. - ANS stenciled
In 1953, Duane Swanson was hired to run our Advertising Department. Duane changed the way
we were imaging our equipment. ___(1)___ painting the advertising logos quickly came to an
end and were replaced with ___(2)___. The color was also changed from "Danger Orange" to a
Red Orange. - ANS 1.stenciled 2. decals
What was designed by U-Haul pioneer Tom Safford in 1957 and added to our fleet in order to
meet the needs of customers' larger households and possessions? - ANS Four Wheel Tandem
Axel Trailer Suspension
What year were tarp-top covered trailers introduced? - ANS 1949
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, How were tarps secured to the side and rear of the trailer? - ANS V-Shaped clips were welded
in place along the top edges.
True or False: Trailer repair was a lot more detailed and labor intensive as compared to our
current FRP and steel open trailers. - ANS true
What is this picture of? - ANS Roof fixture used to fabricate a new roof frame as well as to
install a new roof skin
True or false: Holes in roof and panels larger than 6" required a panel to be replaced. -
ANS False; holes larger than 8" required a panel to be replaced, but holes less than 8" could
be repaired
Early design van rear door and hardware replacement involved several steps depending on the
damage. Please select the step below that was part of this process. - ANS all of the above
True or False: Wooden UV trailer rear-door design used a side-by-side swing door. - ANS false
In the early 1970's, the rear door locking rod hardware was changed using a modular design.
What were some of the impacts from this change? Select all that apply. - ANS Eliminated
need for welding, Reduced assembly time, Reduced repair cost
True or False: All major U-Haul repair shops were required to fabricate their own tongue fixture
using prints supplied by the U-Haul Repair and Maintenance Group. - ANS true
When a coupler was bent, worn or split, how was it repaired? - ANS It was cut off and
replaced using a cutting torch and welder.
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SPO 120, SPO 114 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Where did the first u haul trailers come from? - ANS purchased from a local welding shop.
True or False: Standardizing parts when we began manufacturing our own trailers cut the time
and cost of repairs. - ANS true
True or False: Standardizing parts when we began manufacturing our own trailers cut the time
and cost of repairs. - ANS stenciled
In 1953, Duane Swanson was hired to run our Advertising Department. Duane changed the way
we were imaging our equipment. ___(1)___ painting the advertising logos quickly came to an
end and were replaced with ___(2)___. The color was also changed from "Danger Orange" to a
Red Orange. - ANS 1.stenciled 2. decals
What was designed by U-Haul pioneer Tom Safford in 1957 and added to our fleet in order to
meet the needs of customers' larger households and possessions? - ANS Four Wheel Tandem
Axel Trailer Suspension
What year were tarp-top covered trailers introduced? - ANS 1949
1 @COPYRIGHT 2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, How were tarps secured to the side and rear of the trailer? - ANS V-Shaped clips were welded
in place along the top edges.
True or False: Trailer repair was a lot more detailed and labor intensive as compared to our
current FRP and steel open trailers. - ANS true
What is this picture of? - ANS Roof fixture used to fabricate a new roof frame as well as to
install a new roof skin
True or false: Holes in roof and panels larger than 6" required a panel to be replaced. -
ANS False; holes larger than 8" required a panel to be replaced, but holes less than 8" could
be repaired
Early design van rear door and hardware replacement involved several steps depending on the
damage. Please select the step below that was part of this process. - ANS all of the above
True or False: Wooden UV trailer rear-door design used a side-by-side swing door. - ANS false
In the early 1970's, the rear door locking rod hardware was changed using a modular design.
What were some of the impacts from this change? Select all that apply. - ANS Eliminated
need for welding, Reduced assembly time, Reduced repair cost
True or False: All major U-Haul repair shops were required to fabricate their own tongue fixture
using prints supplied by the U-Haul Repair and Maintenance Group. - ANS true
When a coupler was bent, worn or split, how was it repaired? - ANS It was cut off and
replaced using a cutting torch and welder.
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