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Daily Pre-Start Checks for Lorry and Disab

by Roger Neal, from the Community

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This daily pre-start inspection template helps drivers and site operatives verify the safety and readiness of lorries and Disab vehicles before use. It covers exterior and cab checks, fluid levels, tyres, lights, brakes, and dashboard warnings. For articulated trailers, it includes coupling, connectors, landing legs, and trailer brakes. It also covers hydraulic systems, vacuum pump oil, drive belts, control box and remote operation. Use it to standardize checks and reduce defects and downtime.

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Daily Lorry Pre-Start Checks
This daily lorry pre-start checklist helps drivers and site operatives verify vehicle safety before use. It covers exterior condition and load security; fluid levels for fuel, oil, coolant, and brakes; tyre condition and wheel fixings; cab checks including seatbelts, mirrors, windows, horn, handbrake, pedals, warning lights, and comfort controls; washer and wiper operation; lights and audible or visual warnings such as reverse alarms and beacons; and emissions. For articulated setups, it includes coupling security, trailer brakes, hydraulic hoses and boom, grease points, control box and remote, valves, and general operating condition. Use it to document defects, ensure compliance, and prevent breakdowns.
by Dan Tooley, from the Community
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Daily Lorry Pre Start Safety Checks
Use this daily lorry pre start checklist to complete a thorough vehicle safety inspection before departure. Verify exterior condition, load security, fluids, tyre tread and pressure, wheel fixings, and leaks. Inside the cab, check seatbelts, mirrors, windows, horn, brakes, pedals, warning lights, wipers, washers, and lighting. For articulated setups, confirm coupling, trailer brakes, hydraulics, and controls. Record defects, capture notes, and sign off to support compliance and safer operations.
by Megan Colreavy, from the Community
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Pre-Start Checks for Machines and Vehicles
This pre-start checklist helps operators verify critical safety and operational items before using heavy machines or vehicles. It covers A, B, and C fault categories with checks for brakes, steering, fluid levels, tyres, lights, seat belts, radios, fire extinguishers, track condition, pivot pins, and housekeeping. Use it to document defects, add locations, record hours, and capture operator comments and signatures to ensure compliance and reduce downtime.
by Tyron Massara, from the Community
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Vehicle Lorry Inspection Checklist
This lorry vehicle inspection checklist helps drivers and inspectors identify defects and mechanical issues before each trip. It covers external and in cab checks, including fuel and fluid levels, tires and wheels, lights and signals, mirrors and glass, seatbelts, horn, brakes, dashboard warnings, and audible or visual alerts. Use it to document findings, decide if the vehicle is fit for service, needs repair, or requires parts replacement, and improve road safety and fleet compliance during daily pre use operations.
by Bob Gourlay, from the Community
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Daily Lorry Pre-Start Checks

This daily lorry pre-start checklist helps drivers and site operatives verify vehicle safety before use. It covers exterior condition and load security; fluid levels for fuel, oil, coolant, and brakes; tyre condition and wheel fixings; cab checks including seatbelts, mirrors, windows, horn, handbrake, pedals, warning lights, and comfort controls; washer and wiper operation; lights and audible or visual warnings such as reverse alarms and beacons; and emissions. For articulated setups, it includes coupling security, trailer brakes, hydraulic hoses and boom, grease points, control box and remote, valves, and general operating condition. Use it to document defects, ensure compliance, and prevent breakdowns.

by Dan Tooley, from the Community

40+

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Daily Lorry Pre Start Safety Checks

Use this daily lorry pre start checklist to complete a thorough vehicle safety inspection before departure. Verify exterior condition, load security, fluids, tyre tread and pressure, wheel fixings, and leaks. Inside the cab, check seatbelts, mirrors, windows, horn, brakes, pedals, warning lights, wipers, washers, and lighting. For articulated setups, confirm coupling, trailer brakes, hydraulics, and controls. Record defects, capture notes, and sign off to support compliance and safer operations.

by Megan Colreavy, from the Community

10+

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Template

Pre-Start Checks for Machines and Vehicles

This pre-start checklist helps operators verify critical safety and operational items before using heavy machines or vehicles. It covers A, B, and C fault categories with checks for brakes, steering, fluid levels, tyres, lights, seat belts, radios, fire extinguishers, track condition, pivot pins, and housekeeping. Use it to document defects, add locations, record hours, and capture operator comments and signatures to ensure compliance and reduce downtime.

by Tyron Massara, from the Community

10+

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Template

Vehicle Lorry Inspection Checklist

This lorry vehicle inspection checklist helps drivers and inspectors identify defects and mechanical issues before each trip. It covers external and in cab checks, including fuel and fluid levels, tires and wheels, lights and signals, mirrors and glass, seatbelts, horn, brakes, dashboard warnings, and audible or visual alerts. Use it to document findings, decide if the vehicle is fit for service, needs repair, or requires parts replacement, and improve road safety and fleet compliance during daily pre use operations.

by Bob Gourlay, from the Community

10+

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Daily Pre-Start Checks for Lorry and Disab

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