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Bus Light or Heavy Inspection Checklist

by Deepak K, from the Community

This bus inspection checklist helps operators assess light and heavy buses against OPAL operator road safety standards. It covers critical vehicle systems and components including brakes, steering, suspension, tyres, wheels and hubs, lighting and reflectors, windscreen and wipers, exhaust and emissions, and electrical wiring. The template also verifies driver and vehicle documents, safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits, speed limiter and IVMS checks, and performance tests for service, parking, and secondary brakes. It prompts recording of fleet details, odometer readings, maintenance records, and cleanliness, supporting compliance and safer fleet operations.

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Vehicle and Equipment Inspection
This OPAL aligned vehicle and equipment inspection checklist helps transport and logistics teams verify roadworthiness and compliance across light and heavy vehicles, buses, trailers, and mobile plant. Cover critical systems including tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, lights, IVMS, and safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits. Record odometer and fleet details, assess defects, and document corrective actions to maintain fleet standards. Suitable for daily, weekly, or periodic inspections to improve safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
by Deepak K, from the Community
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Heavy Vehicle Inspection
Use this heavy vehicle inspection checklist aligned with the OPAL Operators Standard to assess roadworthiness and compliance. Record vehicle and fleet details, verify documentation, and inspect tyres, wheels, brakes, steering, suspension, lights, electrical systems, and fluid leaks. Check safety equipment including fire extinguishers, first aid kit, warning triangles, wheel chocks, and reversing alarms. Capture performance tests for service, secondary, and parking brakes. Include additional requirements such as TPMS, DFMS, IVMS, speed limiters, ESC/ROPS, ABS/EBS, and reverse cameras to improve fleet safety and compliance.
by Raghavendra P, from the Community
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Goods Vehicle Inspection Checklist
This goods vehicle inspection checklist helps drivers and inspectors assess the roadworthiness of HGVs and fleet vehicles. It covers cab condition, mirrors and visibility, windscreens and wipers, seat belts, controls and horns, steering, service and parking brakes, pressure warnings, and safety equipment. Ground-level and under-vehicle checks include chassis, exhaust emissions, hubs, axle alignment, couplings, landing legs, spray suppression, electrical wiring, fuel and oil leaks, suspension and wheel bearings. It also includes wheels and tyres by axle, lights, indicators and reflectors, speed limiter, load securing and hydraulic equipment, and brake performance recording. Capture defects and sign-off by inspector and supervisor to maintain compliance and safety.
by Bill Buckley, from the Community
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Light Goods Vehicle Inspection Report
Use this light goods vehicle inspection report to assess cab interior and exterior, mirrors and windscreen, electrical systems and lighting, engine and chassis, steering and suspension, brakes, wheels, tyres, and required safety equipment. Capture odometer and VIN, note legal warnings and hazardous material markers, document defects and corrective actions, and record technician sign off. Ideal for fleet managers and drivers to maintain roadworthiness and compliance in transport and logistics operations.
by Daniel Mitchell, from the Community
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