Heavy Trailer Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Enter Mechanic name

• Enter HE Number

• Enter Defect number

• Enter NHVAS LABEL NUMBER

• Enter REGISTRATION NUMBER

• Check for outstanding defects in Translogix and carry out necessary repairs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform Brake test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record brake test number

• CHECK TYRE PRESSURES (including spares) HUBOMETER READING

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record HUBOMETER reading

• CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS CHECK FOR MATCHING TYRES & RIMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• INSPECTION CHAINS & DOGS IN TOOLBOXES CHECK FOR FATIGUE IN TIE #DOWN POINTS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECK HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECK WINCH ROPE ON TILT TRAYS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FILL WATER TANKS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wash Trailer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BRAKES -

• Check brake systems for leaks- no leaks?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Inspect brake linings/wear and travel - are they safe and functional?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Test park brake

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check brake connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COUPLINGS -

• Check drawbar

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Chains/cable attachments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check towing attachments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check skid plates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check king pin

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

• Visual check axles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of springs and air bags

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check hangers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of pins

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of bushes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of shock absorbers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WHEELS, TYRES AND HUBS -

• Visually check wheels/rims for damaged and wear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visually check WHEEL NUTS/FASTENERS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHEEL BEARINGS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of Hubs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of tyres for wear and damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STRUCTURE AND BODY CONDITION

• Visual check chassis and frame and sub frame

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of body and mounting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of mudguards and mudflaps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of rear marker plates - as per VSB12

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check number plate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL

• Brake lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Directional indicator lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tail lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reverse lights ( optional)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reflectors front/side/ rear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Front position light

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Number plate light

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearance/end outline marker lights -front /rear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side marker light

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CLEANING/HOUSEKEEPING

• Ensure any fluid spills are cleaned up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanics Signature that work is completed correctly

  Sign

• Any comments?