Chivas Driver - Circle Audit

• Drivers Name

• Unit and Trailer ID

• Location

• Date

  Date

• Auditors Name

• The Company Auditor is to check that the driver has completed a circle check of the vehicle and trailer, then conduct an ADR audit noting any defects found that have not been previously recorded by the driver. If the driver is a new driver, new to the company (within 3 months) or is a new ADR driver, confirm that they understand McPherson company procedures and what is required of them under ADR Regulations.

Driver, Documents & Vehicle Check

• Is vehicle cab interior in a suitable condition, ie. clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

• Is the trailer height indicator displaying the correct height for the trailer attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Request drivers licence, DQC card and ADR licence (if qualified), are they in date and do they have the correct vehicle categories?

  Yes

  No

• Request driver's Training Passport. Check that the driver is trained on the current vehicle & trailer.

  Yes

  No

• If defects are found by the auditor, did the driver raise a defect on Big Change for it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle Inspection (Internal)

• Is the vehicle mirrors clean and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

• Is the front windscreen free from damage and/or obstructions?

  Yes

  No

• Are the windscreen wipers and washers are operational?

  Yes

  No

• Can the driver demonstrate the vehicles horn is operational?

  Yes

  No

• Is the dashboard display free of warning lamps, (ABS, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

• Can the driver demonstrate that the brakes are fully operational?

  Yes

  No

• Can the driver demonstrate the vehicles steering is not defective?

  Yes

  No

Vehicle Inspection (External)

• Is the vehicle free from signs of oil/fuel leaks?

  Yes

  No

• If applicable is coupling security correct (dogclip attached, etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Suzies connected (brake lines, electrical connections)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all body/wing panels secure on the combination?

  Yes

  No

• Is spray suppression (mudflaps) present and attached securely?

  Yes

  No

• Are wheel markers attached and do tyres have suitable tread (3mm minimum)?

  Yes

  No

• Ask driver to put on hazards, press brake pedal and select reverse. Is reverse beeper and all lights (including number plate light) operational?

  Yes

  No

• Is the load secure, doors/back box locked and sealed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are markers, reflectors, number plate and Hazchem plate clean and legible?

  Yes

  No

• Details of any faults/discrepancies found.

• Photographic details of faults/discrepancies found.

  Media

Helium CoRDe Requirement

• Is the CoRDe key fob on the tractor unit key ring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Health & Safety Compliance Audit

• Does the driver have a hard hat with chin strap, bump cap, safety boots (not trainers), and hi vis vest?

  Yes

  No

• Has the driver used 3 points of contact for access/egress?

  Yes

  No

Misc

• Is there a VTG6 plate fitted inside the vehicle (and trailer if applicable)? Some units have them fitted inside the side lockers.

  Yes

  No

• Is there a speed limiter sticker fitted inside the vehicle? On windscreen or drivers door sill.

  Yes

  No

• Is there a no smoking sign fitted inside the vehicle?

  Yes

  No

• Is the tachograph calibration sticker present and in date? On drivers door sill.

  Yes

  No

• Does the driver have a Dangerous Load Card & Diageo booklet?

  Yes

  No

• Does the unit have a first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

Camera Audit

• Does the unit have all cameras fitted (front, nearside, offside, above drivers window, and dog clip)?

  Yes

  No

• Is the camera unit functioning (i.e. is the lights on) and does it have any warning lights showing? If no lights are on, ask driver to start the unit. If still no lights, report to Fleet for repair.

  Yes

  No

ADR Audit Requirements

• Does the vehicle have a total of 12 Kgs of Dry Powder minimum? Minimum of 2 Kgs must be in the cab. Check next due service date, ensure that extinguisher is in pressure, that there is a safety pin fitted and that the pin is secured with an easy release seal.

  Yes

  No

• Does the vehicle have 2 warning triangles?

  Yes

  No

• Does the vehicle have 2 unopened eye wash bottles? Minimum 900ml.

  Yes

  No

• Does the vehicle have 2 wheel chocks?

  Yes

  No

• Does the vehicle have an anti-static plastic shovel?

  Yes

  No

• Does the vehicle have a drain seal? Check that it is not hard and breaking apart. Can be out of date but must be malleable.

  Yes

  No

• Does the vehicle have a plastic collecting container?

  Yes

  No

• Does the driver have Instructions in Writing? Must have 4 pages (or 2 printed on both sides).

  Yes

  No

• Does the driver have an intrinsically safe torch, goggles (not glasses), gloves (suitable for the goods being carried) and a hi vis vest/ jacket as per ADR Regulations?

  Yes

  No

• If underload, is vehicle and trailer showing orange Kemlar plate and correct Hazchem Panels? NB: Orange panel should fasten in both up and down position. Flapping panel is a prohibition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the vehicle (and tank if applicable) have an in date Certificate of Approval?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Empty Tank Check

• Does the driver know how to confirm that the tank is empty?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the empty tank have a plastic seal fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the driver have a completed Transport Document for an empty tank? (or an in date cleaning cert). If clean, check Hazchem boards and Kemlar plate are not showing.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Loaded Trailer Documentation

• Does the driver have a W8 (or Dangerous Goods Note for Export tanks) and a signed Transport Document if load falls under ADR Regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the driver aware of his destination and does the W8 have the correct origin and destination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the Tank/TLV and seal number match the information recorded on the W8?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the W8/export DGN signed by the operator and the driver?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the load is going to a third party, ie. Chivas to Diageo, does the W8 have a completed EMCS Customs form with it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photograph of W8/export DGN, Transport Document, seal, and tank number.

  Media

Driver Risk Assessment

• Is further action or training required for this driver?

  No

  Yes

• Is this driver safe to continue or are they at risk?

  Safe

  At Risk

• Auditor's/ Driver's Comments

• Auditors Name & Signature

  Sign