Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Audit

General Information

Select vehicle identification type

VIN
License Plate #
Other

Enter Mileage

Take photo of vehicle

Inspection

BRAKE SYSTEM

Service brakes

Parking brakes

Brake drums/rotors

Brake hose

Low pressure warning device

COUPLING DEVICES

Fifth wheel

Pintle hooks

Drawbar/towbar eye and tongue

ENGINE OPERATION

Fan/compressor belts

Oil pressure

Radiator

Battery

REFERENCE: Vehicle Battery clean and maintained regularly
[This is an example of how you can use iAuditor to include best practice reference images in your templates to assist with inspections]

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Check below driver position

Check for damage to wiring and fuel line

Muffler

FUEL SYSTEM

Visible leak

Fuel tank filler cap missing

Fuel tank securely attached

LIGHTING DEVICES

Head lights

Brake lights

Tail lights

Dash lights

Clearance lights

Turn indicators

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Seat belts available and working

Fire extinguisher

Fags, flares

Decals

Spare bulbs, fuses

SAFE LOADING

Protection against shifting cargo

Lift gate and accessories

STEERING MECHANISM

Steering wheel free play

Steering column

Front axle beam

Steering gear box

Pitman arm

Power steering

Ball and socket joints

Tie rods, drag links

SUSPENSION

U-bolts and spring hangers

Spring assembly

Tongue, radius or tracking components

TIRES

Condition

Air pressure

Chains

WHEELS

Wheels and rims

Lock or side rings

Fasteners

Welds

WINDSHIELD

Glass free of cracks, discoloration

Wiper power unit, blades

MISCELLANEOUS

Transmission fluid

Clutch free play

Heater/defroster

Mirrors

Frame

Body

SUMMARY

List any other conditions which may prevent safe operation of this vehicle

Enter any other observations

Rate the overall condition of the vehicle

Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
High Risk

Recommendations

Enter recommendations here

COMPLETION

Full Name and Signature of Inspector

Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Created by: SafetyCulture Staff | Industry: General | Downloads: 1,924

This generic vehicle inspection checklist aims to identify defects and mechanical issues of any vehicle. Most importantly, it’s best used to prevent problems and ensure road safety. The authorised inspector would check all the parts and determine if the vehicle is good to go, needs repair service or parts replacement.

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Audit

General Information

Select vehicle identification type

VIN
License Plate #
Other

Enter Mileage

Take photo of vehicle

Inspection

BRAKE SYSTEM

Service brakes

Parking brakes

Brake drums/rotors

Brake hose

Low pressure warning device

COUPLING DEVICES

Fifth wheel

Pintle hooks

Drawbar/towbar eye and tongue

ENGINE OPERATION

Fan/compressor belts

Oil pressure

Radiator

Battery

REFERENCE: Vehicle Battery clean and maintained regularly
[This is an example of how you can use iAuditor to include best practice reference images in your templates to assist with inspections]

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Check below driver position

Check for damage to wiring and fuel line

Muffler

FUEL SYSTEM

Visible leak

Fuel tank filler cap missing

Fuel tank securely attached

LIGHTING DEVICES

Head lights

Brake lights

Tail lights

Dash lights

Clearance lights

Turn indicators

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Seat belts available and working

Fire extinguisher

Fags, flares

Decals

Spare bulbs, fuses

SAFE LOADING

Protection against shifting cargo

Lift gate and accessories

STEERING MECHANISM

Steering wheel free play

Steering column

Front axle beam

Steering gear box

Pitman arm

Power steering

Ball and socket joints

Tie rods, drag links

SUSPENSION

U-bolts and spring hangers

Spring assembly

Tongue, radius or tracking components

TIRES

Condition

Air pressure

Chains

WHEELS

Wheels and rims

Lock or side rings

Fasteners

Welds

WINDSHIELD

Glass free of cracks, discoloration

Wiper power unit, blades

MISCELLANEOUS

Transmission fluid

Clutch free play

Heater/defroster

Mirrors

Frame

Body

SUMMARY

List any other conditions which may prevent safe operation of this vehicle

Enter any other observations

Rate the overall condition of the vehicle

Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
High Risk

Recommendations

Enter recommendations here

COMPLETION

Full Name and Signature of Inspector

Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Vehicle Inspection Checklist

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