Pre-trip inspection checklist

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A pre-trip inspection checklist is a tool used when conducting a thorough inspection of vehicles to catch issues that may deem the vehicle unfit for operation. use this digitized pre-trip inspection checklist before operating trucks to lower the risk of road incidents and conform with regulations.

Category: general

Template Questions

  • General
  • REFERENCE: Secure, not cracked, and clean headlights.[This is an example of how you can use iAuditor
  • Under the hood - passenger side
  • Under the hood - driver side
  • Steering
  • Front suspension
  • Brakes
  • Steer tires
  • Rim
  • Fuel tank
  • Drive Shafts
  • Frame
  • Catwalk and steps
  • Battery box
  • Air and electrical lines
  • Suspension – drive tires
  • Brakes – drive tires
  • Drive tires
  • 5th wheel – coupling system
  • Mud flaps
  • Trailer (driver’s side)
  • 1st trailer axle suspension
  • Tandem
  • Brakes – 1st trailer axle
  • Tires – 1st trailer axle
  • 2nd trailer axle suspension
  • Brakes – 2nd trailer axle
  • Tires – 2nd trailer axle
  • Rear of trailer
  • Same as driver's side except for:
  • Trailer (passenger side)
  • Check in this order.
  • No key:
  • Lights
  • Key in on position (don’t start):
  • In cab inspection
  • Start the truck
  • Brake check
  • Shut off tractor & pull key out
  • Air down
  • Key in on position (don’t start tractor)
  • Turn key off
  • Start tractor
  • Air recovery
  • Comments
  • Conclusion
  • Inspected by: Name and Signature