Title Page

  • Drivers Name

  • Unit & Trailer ID

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

Coupling Procedure

  • Did driver ensure parking brake was on trailer and check that the vehicle wasn't connected to an earthing cable or hose, etc?

  • Did driver use air suspension to ensure correct height of approach?

  • Did driver raise air suspension to take weight off of landing legs before engaging kingpin into fifth wheel?d

  • Did driver shunt forward twice to ensure kingpin is locked in place securely?

  • Has the driver applied the handbrake on the unit?

  • Has driver connected suzies, retracted landing legs and fitted the 'dog clip'?

  • Did the driver disengage the parking brake after carrying out a circle check?

  • Auditors Comments

  • Auditors Signature

  • Drivers Comments

  • Drivers Signature

Uncoupling Procedure

  • Did the driver engage both the handbrake and the parking brake?

  • Has the driver lowered the landing legs onto an a suitable surface?

  • Has driver disconnected the suzies?

  • Has the driver disconnected the 'dogclip' and the fifth wheel handle?

  • Did the driver smoothly pull free from the fifth wheel?

  • Did driver gently lower the trailer onto it's landing legs using the air suspension?

  • Auditors Comments

  • Auditors Signature

  • Drivers Comments

  • Drivers Signature

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