Template

DOT Safety Report Checklist

by Joe Ruyle, from the Community

This DOT safety report checklist helps organizations manage driver and vehicle safety to meet Department of Transportation requirements. It guides management leadership and policy, driver qualification and training, journey management, fatigue and impairment, daily fitness to drive, and defensive driving. It covers vehicle inspections, maintenance documentation, load securement and weight limits, weather planning, work zone practices and signage, and handling of hazardous materials and cargo. It also standardizes accident reporting, investigations, reviews, emergency road procedures, and parking and key management, supporting consistent fleet compliance.

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

About author

Community

This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions.

Template
Vehicle and Driving Safety Checklist
This Vehicle and Driving Safety checklist helps organizations assess fleet safety and compliance. It covers pre-visit client details and verification, OSHA-related programs such as IIPP and Emergency Action Plans, safety committees, SDS management, return-to-work programs, and required postings. The checklist guides vehicle inspections and maintenance, including brakes, lights, tires, wipers, and fluid levels. Driving safety practices include valid licensing, seat belt use, hands-free policies, safe following distance, adherence to traffic laws, regular rest breaks, PPE use, and defensive driver training. It also prompts verification of adequate insurance, accurate record keeping for driver logs, inspections, and maintenance. For hazardous materials and cargo, it checks regulatory compliance, proper loading, securing with straps or chains, load balancing, and safe lifting techniques. The template concludes with support options and signature capture.
by Joe Ruyle, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get
Template
FS Insurance Agency DOT Audit
Use this DOT audit checklist to prepare your organization for FMCSA reviews. It helps you audit driver qualification files, drug and alcohol policy and supervisor training, hours of service logs and time cards, driver vehicle inspection reports, equipment inventories, repair and maintenance records, hazardous materials documentation, accident register, and security plans. Capture evidence, verify completeness and accuracy, and standardize record keeping across your fleet to reduce risk and improve compliance.
by Jenny Poole, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get
Template
Transportation Audit Master Checklist
This transportation audit master checklist helps organizations evaluate fleet operations and compliance with DOT and FMCSA requirements. Sections cover company policies, driver dynamics and qualifications, hours of service logs, DVIR, roadside inspections, accident reporting, vehicle inspections and maintenance, facility security and safety, training programs, and transportation management, including CSA scores and route tracking. Use it to standardize audits and improve safety and compliance.
by Brian Storjohann, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
E Risk Solutions Transportation Audit
This transportation compliance audit template helps evaluate fleet and driver safety against DOT and company standards. It covers company policies, contracts, insurance, driver qualifications and files, HOS logs, DVIRs, roadside inspections, accident reporting, and vehicle inspections. The checklist also reviews fleet maintenance practices, facility security, training programs, hazmat handling, CSA score tracking, and transportation management activities such as routing and performance reviews. Includes sections for notes, supporting photos, and signatures with a disclosure for underwriting purposes.
by Don Houde, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get

DOT Safety Report Checklist

About author

You might also like

Vehicle and Driving Safety Checklist

FS Insurance Agency DOT Audit

Transportation Audit Master Checklist

E Risk Solutions Transportation Audit

You might also like

Vehicle and Driving Safety Checklist

FS Insurance Agency DOT Audit

Transportation Audit Master Checklist

E Risk Solutions Transportation Audit