DATJ 122 HGV/LGV Driver's Daily Vehicle Check sheet

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• Location where the checks took place.
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Basic Information

• Vehicle Registration Number

• Vehicle Make and Model

• Trailer Number

• What is the Odometer Reading

• Does the vehicle have a fully functioning hands free/blue-tooth telephone connection

  Yes

  No

• This issues needs to be reported to your manager. Whilst driving, you are reminded that using a phone for whatever the purpose (Incoming/outgoing calls or accessing other features such as music/maps) whilst driving is unsafe as well as against the law and can result in personal fines/points or loss of licence and can include disciplinary proceedings against you.

• Which Country is the Vehicle Registered

  UK

  Ireland

• If the vehicle is more than 12 months old, has a Commercial Vehicle Road Worthiness (CVRT) IE or Ministry of Transport Test (MOT) UK been performed?

  Yes

  No

• A suitable test and pass certification required before vehicle can be used.

• Is the vehicle taxed and insured?

  Yes

  No

• If applicable, are tax and insurance discs suitably displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• This is a legal requirement, your journey MUST not continue until this has been rectified!

Daily Maintenance Checks

• At the start of each day, your vehicle and trailer must be thoroughly checked in accordance with the attached checklist. These checks should be carried out AFTER you have inserted your tachograph chart or digital card, denoting that you have commenced work. Any defects must be recorded on a defect sheet and handed in to the fleet manager. In the event there are zero defects on either the powered unit or trailer, there is a nil defect report to be completed in the duplicate book provided and handed in to the fleet department. Serious defects which may effect safety or legality must be referred immediately to the fleet manager or your department manager, and the vehicle/trailer must not be taken on the road until any problems have been resolved.

• Visuals and Visibility

  Select Windows and mirrors clean Windows and mirrors free from damage Lights, indicators and reflectors clean Lights, indicators and reflectors free from damage Windscreen wiper free from splits and are effective Washer jets work/directed toward correct part of windscreen? Is the windscreen washer reservoir topped up Number plate/Marker Boards fitted and free from damage Damage or issues are present within some of the above checks

  • Windows and mirrors clean
  • Windows and mirrors free from damage
  • Lights, indicators and reflectors clean
  • Lights, indicators and reflectors free from damage
  • Windscreen wiper free from splits and are effective
  • Washer jets work/directed toward correct part of windscreen?
  • Is the windscreen washer reservoir topped up
  • Number plate/Marker Boards fitted and free from damage
  • Damage or issues are present within some of the above checks

• Your journey should not proceed until rectified and the issue reported to your manager

• Controls and displays

  Select The dashboard warning lights go out shortly after the engine starts? All the controls on/around the steering column work The steering wheel operates smoothly and precisely The switches and controls on the dashboard work The brake controls work effectively Brake/throttle pedals work effectively Drivers seat is fully adjustable Any other control work effectively Seat belts are fitted and available Bumpers, sideguard and underrun protection fitted! Air suspension settings are correct Issues with the controls and displays have been identified.

  • The dashboard warning lights go out shortly after the engine starts?
  • All the controls on/around the steering column work
  • The steering wheel operates smoothly and precisely
  • The switches and controls on the dashboard work
  • The brake controls work effectively
  • Brake/throttle pedals work effectively
  • Drivers seat is fully adjustable
  • Any other control work effectively
  • Seat belts are fitted and available
  • Bumpers, sideguard and underrun protection fitted!
  • Air suspension settings are correct
  • Issues with the controls and displays have been identified.

• Your trip should not proceed and the issue to be reported to your manager.

• Vehicle

  Select No visible or evidence of a fuel leak No visible or evidence of an oil leak Wiring and battery from damage/corrosion Fluid levels for oil/coolant checks and OK Fuel level sufficient for journey + Contingency for detours/Hold ups? Air lines/connectors free from leaks/damage! Air lines maintain required pressure! Exhaust system doesn't emit excessive smoke/Noise Adblu reservoir at sufficient volumes. Spray suppression, wings and mudflaps fitted Issue identified with one or more of the above.

  • No visible or evidence of a fuel leak
  • No visible or evidence of an oil leak
  • Wiring and battery from damage/corrosion
  • Fluid levels for oil/coolant checks and OK
  • Fuel level sufficient for journey + Contingency for detours/Hold ups?
  • Air lines/connectors free from leaks/damage!
  • Air lines maintain required pressure!
  • Exhaust system doesn't emit excessive smoke/Noise
  • Adblu reservoir at sufficient volumes.
  • Spray suppression, wings and mudflaps fitted
  • Issue identified with one or more of the above.

• Your trip should not proceed and the issue to be reported to your manager.

• Internal/External Straps/Tensioners

  Select Straps/Lashings free from abrasions/cuts Straps/Lashings free from knots Straps/Lashings free from fraying/stretching Straps/Lashings free from chemical burns Tensioners/ratchets free from any other damage. Tensioners/ratchets free from Rust Tensioners/ratchets free from dirt/contaminants Tensioners/ratchets free from Corrosion from chemicals Tensioners/ratchets not bent/cracked/distorted Any issues with any of the above items.

  • Straps/Lashings free from abrasions/cuts
  • Straps/Lashings free from knots
  • Straps/Lashings free from fraying/stretching
  • Straps/Lashings free from chemical burns
  • Tensioners/ratchets free from any other damage.
  • Tensioners/ratchets free from Rust
  • Tensioners/ratchets free from dirt/contaminants
  • Tensioners/ratchets free from Corrosion from chemicals
  • Tensioners/ratchets not bent/cracked/distorted
  • Any issues with any of the above items.

• Your trip should not proceed and the issue to be reported to your manager.

• Wheels and Tyres

  Select Wheels fitted correctly Wheel nuts not loose/overly tight Wheel not cracked Wheel not dented on rim Axle/hub free lubricated and from damage! Valve free from damage Tyre's free from Cracking Tyre's free from Bulging Tyre's free from Excessive wear Tyre's free from Flat spots Tyre's not under/over inflated Tyre's free from foreign bodies embedded in the tread/rubber. Issue identified with one of the above check items.

  • Wheels fitted correctly
  • Wheel nuts not loose/overly tight
  • Wheel not cracked
  • Wheel not dented on rim
  • Axle/hub free lubricated and from damage!
  • Valve free from damage
  • Tyre's free from Cracking
  • Tyre's free from Bulging
  • Tyre's free from Excessive wear
  • Tyre's free from Flat spots
  • Tyre's not under/over inflated
  • Tyre's free from foreign bodies embedded in the tread/rubber.
  • Issue identified with one of the above check items.

• Your trip should not proceed and the issue to be reported to your manager.

• Trailer and Curtains

  Select Floor boards are all in place! Floor boards are free from damage! Curtains are free from rips/cuts other damage Curtains are able to close and be secured onto the trailer Roof curtain is free from rips/cuts Trailer frame aligned correct and not bent Any issues identified with any of the above.

  • Floor boards are all in place!
  • Floor boards are free from damage!
  • Curtains are free from rips/cuts other damage
  • Curtains are able to close and be secured onto the trailer
  • Roof curtain is free from rips/cuts
  • Trailer frame aligned correct and not bent
  • Any issues identified with any of the above.

• Your trip should not proceed and the issue to be reported to your manager.

• Is the trailer a flat bed?

  Yes

  No

• Do you have sufficient sheeting/ropes to secure goods

  Yes

  No

• Ensure sufficient sheeting is available before journey commences.

• Loads are secured to prevent possible theft/tampering?

  Yes

  No

• Your trip should not proceed until addressed. If the problem persists, the issue should be reported to your manager.

• The load and weight is distributed correctly on the trailer?

  Yes

  No

• Your trip should not proceed until addressed. If the problem persists, the issue should be reported to your manager.

• Is the load secured to prevent sliding or toppling over (Forward or backwards)?

  Yes

  No

• Your trip should not proceed until addressed. If the problem persists, the issue should be reported to your manager.

• Is the load secured to prevent sliding or toppling off the side?

  Yes

  No

• Your trip should not proceed until addressed. If the problem persists, the issue should be reported to your manager.

• Is the load unstable?

  No

  Yes

• Your trip should not proceed until addressed. If the problem persists, the issue should be reported to your manager.

• Is there anything loose that might fall off?

  No

  Yes

• Your trip should not proceed until addressed. If the problem persists, the issue should be reported to your manager.

Vehicle and Trailer Condition.

• Did your inspection identify any damage to the vehicle or the trailer

  Yes

  No

• Was the the damage discovered on the side of the cab?

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• Was the damage discovered on the front or rear of the cab?

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• Was the damage discovered on the side of the trailer?

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• Was the damage discovered on the front/rear of the trailer?

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• Was the damage discovered on the side of the LGV cab?

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• Was the damage discovered on the front/rear of the LGV can?

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• Height of vehicle and Trailer

• Do you have a movement order and have a special route arranged?

  Yes

  No

• ensure that the journey of the day does not include low bridges that the vehicle is not suitable for

Load Types

• Is your load or intended load classified as ADR, Dangerous Goods or Limited Quantity (LQ)

  Yes

  No

• Depending on the type of vehicle, size, or if it's articulated, does the vehicle have the full compliment of fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

• Your trip should not proceed and the issue should be reported to your manager.

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