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Driver Walkaround Checks and Defect Report

by Lorant Boros, from the Community

20+

Use this driver walkaround check and defect report template to conduct pre-shift inspections of vehicles and trailers. Verify lights, tyres, brakes, fluids, mirrors, horn, tachograph, load security, and more. Capture trailer-specific checks for coupling, brake lines, electrical connections, ABS leads, MOT and plating certificates, and number plates. Log defects or select NIL when none are found, and submit signatures and notes. Support safe, roadworthy operations and regulatory compliance.

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Vehicle Defect Report - Driver Walkaround

This Vehicle Defect Report template supports daily driver walkarounds to identify and record roadworthiness issues before journeys. It covers vehicle registration and driver details, and guides checks across bodywork, lights and reflectors, mirrors and horn, tachograph, brakes and hoses, steering, battery, exhaust and emissions, spray suppression, seat belts and first aid, fire extinguisher, load security, and dashboard warning lights (EBS/ABS). Use it to document defects, add observations, and prioritize repairs to maintain fleet safety and compliance.

by NEIL WHITEHOUSE, from the Community

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Template

Vehicle Inspection and Defect Reporting (FORS)

A practical, FORS-compliant checklist for daily vehicle inspection and defect reporting. It guides drivers through key safety checks including fluids and leaks, tyres and wheels, brakes and air systems, lights and reflectors, mirrors and cameras, tachograph readiness, load security, emergency equipment, and cab condition. Includes trailer and coupling checks, driver fitness to drive, and a nil-defects flow. Designed for fleet and transport teams to document issues and maintain compliance.

by Hugo Pinto, from the Community

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Template

PDTL Daily Vehicle Defect Report

This daily vehicle defect report template supports drivers and fleet managers in completing pre use checks for LGV and HGV vehicles. Capture vehicle registration, trailer number, odometer reading, fuel and AdBlue levels, and location. Document photos of the vehicle and record pass or defect findings for tyres, wheels, brakes, steering, lights and indicators, reflectors, mirrors, wipers and washers, horn, electrical connections, coupling, spray suppression, load security, body and wings, and exhaust emissions. Log defects, add notes and images, and confirm compliance with driver and engineer signatures and timestamps.

by Jared Bullock, from the Community

20+

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Vehicle Defect Report Checklist

Use this vehicle defect report to complete a thorough driver walkaround before journeys. Check bodywork, lights and indicators, brakes and hoses, mirrors and horn, dashboard warnings (EBS, ABS), load security, battery, steering and fifth wheel, exhaust and emissions, spray suppression, seat belts and first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and cab height indicator. Record vehicle registration, date, driver name, and general notes.

by NEIL WHITEHOUSE, from the Community

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Driver Walkaround Checks and Defect Report

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