DOT Daily Pre and Post-Trip Inspection Checklist
by Joseph Lemen, from the Community
Conduct thorough DOT-compliant vehicle checks before and after each trip with this daily inspection checklist. Capture date and time, vehicle and odometer details, hours operated, and the driver’s name. Verify critical systems including service and parking brakes, steering, lights and reflectors, tires, horn, wipers, mirrors, coupling devices, wheels and rims, and safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, spare fuses, and warning devices. Record cargo securement, identify defects, add remarks, and escalate to a DVIR when required. Includes sections for pre- and post-trip checks, signatures, and notes for bucket or digger trucks. Ideal for fleets in trucking, utilities, and field services to maintain compliance and road safety.
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