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60 Second Vehicle Safety Audit

by Trevor Cochran, from the Community

This 60 Second Audit is a rapid vehicle safety checklist for fleet and transport operations. It guides drivers or technicians to check for fluid leaks, proper engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid levels, belt tensioner movement, broken exhaust manifold bolts, and protection on hoses and harnesses. It includes checks for heater control valve leaks, current PMI sticker, DVIR book sign-offs, and required DOT safety items such as spare fuses, a fire extinguisher, and hazard triangles. Operational checks cover the electric brake motor, windshield damage in the driver’s view, horn functionality, seatbelt condition, and all vehicle lights.

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60-Second Vehicle Safety Audit 1.1
Use this 60-second vehicle safety audit to complete fast fleet checks across two units. Inspect for leaks and verify fluid levels, including engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid. Confirm autolube function, belt tensioner movement, and absence of broken exhaust manifold bolts. Ensure hoses and harnesses are protected with rub guards and the heater control valve is not leaking. Validate PMI sticker currency and that DVIR write-ups are signed off correctly. Check DOT safety items (spare fuses, fire extinguisher, hazard triangles), test the electric brake motor with key and engine off, and review windshield condition. Verify horn function, seatbelt integrity, and that all lights operate. Capture extra notes for each unit to support road readiness and compliance.
by Trevor Cochran, from the Community
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60 Second Audit 1.0
Use this 60 Second Audit 1.0 to complete a fast, repeatable vehicle inspection across fleet units. Check critical safety items including fluid leaks, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, autolube, belt tensioner, exhaust manifold bolts, hose rub guards, heater control valve, and PMI status. Verify DVIR write-ups, required DOT safety equipment such as spare fuses, fire extinguisher, and hazard triangles, plus electric brake motor operation, windshield condition, horn, seatbelt wear, and all lights. Ideal for pre-trip or daily checks to support DVIR and DOT compliance.
by Trevor Cochran, from the Community
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Weekly Vehicle Checklist for Vans
This weekly vehicle checklist is designed for vans used by field engineers and technicians. It captures vehicle registration, date, engineer name, and current mileage, then guides a thorough inspection of tyres (tread depth, pressure, spare), lights and brake lights, key fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, washer), and seat belts. It also covers emergency readiness with checks for a charged, in-date fire extinguisher and a fully stocked first aid kit. General vehicle condition (interior and exterior cleanliness) is assessed alongside readiness of tools, PPE (including masks and COVID-19 PPE), and essential consumables on the van. Use this checklist to improve fleet safety, ensure compliance, and log defects for timely maintenance.
by Ged Robinson, from the Community
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Service Vehicle Check-Out Inspection
This service vehicle check-out inspection template helps teams verify that a vehicle is safe and ready before leaving the yard. It covers documentation and identification, interior condition and safety features, engine and fluid levels, exterior lights and tires, leaks and exhaust, and final observations. Use it to standardize pre-dispatch checks, capture driver and auditor signatures, and improve fleet safety and compliance.
by Greig Porter, from the Community
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