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Daily Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Checklist

by Stephanie Fossheim, from the Community

This daily pre-trip inspection template helps drivers confirm vehicle readiness before hitting the road. It covers odometer and oil change sticker checks, dashboard warnings, exterior lights, windshield condition, radios, a full walk around, tire condition and supplies, and fluid levels including oil, coolant, brake and power steering. It also prompts checks of hitches and notes any dents or damage, with space for comments. Ideal for drivers and fleet teams to improve safety and compliance.

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Vehicle Check Sheet
This Vehicle Check Sheet template helps drivers and fleet teams perform consistent pre-use and daily inspections. It covers exterior and interior condition, lights, locks, windshield and wipers, tire tread and pressure, fluid levels under the bonnet (coolant, oil, brake, steering, screen wash), dashboard warnings, horn, seatbelts, handbrake, and pedal function. It also includes checks with the engine running, space for comments, photos, and signatures, plus completion status. Use it to document issues, maintain compliance, and keep vehicles safe and road-ready.
by Admin A, from the Community
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Daily Vehicle Checks Checklist
This daily vehicle checks template helps drivers and supervisors document pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Capture vehicle registration, exterior and interior condition, tire safety, cleanliness, and damage, add notes, and sign off to verify completion. Standardize fleet safety practices, identify issues early, and maintain compliance with transport requirements across daily operations.
by Jon Braniff, from the Community
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Vehicle Pre Trip Inspection Checklist
Use this vehicle pre trip inspection checklist to assess road readiness before the first trip of the day. Capture odometer and fuel levels, confirm mirrors and seat belts, test brakes and lights, and review tires, wheels, and windshield wipers. Inspect under the hood for leaks and check oil, coolant, washer fluid, brake fluid, and battery connections. Verify emergency and seasonal equipment such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, jumper cables, spare tire, tools, and roadside kits. Add observations, note defects with corrective actions, and complete a declaration of vehicle condition with signature.
by P R, from the Community
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Drivers Dispatch Trip Vehicle Audit Checklist
This drivers dispatch trip vehicle audit checklist helps teams record key trip and vehicle details before departure. Capture driver name, vehicle type and plate, mileage at trip start, fuel status, destination, and time of departure. Verify vehicle status and condition including engine oil, coolant, tire condition, indicators, headlights, brakes, and any dents. Confirm passenger details, load normality, and obtain a signature to acknowledge that all checks are complete. Use this template to improve safety, compliance, and fleet efficiency across daily operations.
by dennis wakaba, from the Community
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Vehicle Check Sheet

This Vehicle Check Sheet template helps drivers and fleet teams perform consistent pre-use and daily inspections. It covers exterior and interior condition, lights, locks, windshield and wipers, tire tread and pressure, fluid levels under the bonnet (coolant, oil, brake, steering, screen wash), dashboard warnings, horn, seatbelts, handbrake, and pedal function. It also includes checks with the engine running, space for comments, photos, and signatures, plus completion status. Use it to document issues, maintain compliance, and keep vehicles safe and road-ready.

by Admin A, from the Community

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Daily Vehicle Checks Checklist

This daily vehicle checks template helps drivers and supervisors document pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Capture vehicle registration, exterior and interior condition, tire safety, cleanliness, and damage, add notes, and sign off to verify completion. Standardize fleet safety practices, identify issues early, and maintain compliance with transport requirements across daily operations.

by Jon Braniff, from the Community

20+

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Vehicle Pre Trip Inspection Checklist

Use this vehicle pre trip inspection checklist to assess road readiness before the first trip of the day. Capture odometer and fuel levels, confirm mirrors and seat belts, test brakes and lights, and review tires, wheels, and windshield wipers. Inspect under the hood for leaks and check oil, coolant, washer fluid, brake fluid, and battery connections. Verify emergency and seasonal equipment such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, jumper cables, spare tire, tools, and roadside kits. Add observations, note defects with corrective actions, and complete a declaration of vehicle condition with signature.

by P R, from the Community

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Drivers Dispatch Trip Vehicle Audit Checklist

This drivers dispatch trip vehicle audit checklist helps teams record key trip and vehicle details before departure. Capture driver name, vehicle type and plate, mileage at trip start, fuel status, destination, and time of departure. Verify vehicle status and condition including engine oil, coolant, tire condition, indicators, headlights, brakes, and any dents. Confirm passenger details, load normality, and obtain a signature to acknowledge that all checks are complete. Use this template to improve safety, compliance, and fleet efficiency across daily operations.

by dennis wakaba, from the Community

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Daily Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Checklist

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