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Vehicle Safety Inspection

by Brian Purden, from the Community

Use this Vehicle Safety Inspection checklist to record vehicle details and complete comprehensive safety checks before and after trips. Inspect tires and spare, lights, wipers, windscreen, fluid levels, bodywork, cargo security, cleanliness, and the presence of tools like jack and wheel key. Capture mileage, location, inspector, and signatures to document maintenance needs and ensure fleet safety and regulatory compliance.

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GUK Daily Vehicle Inspection Checklist
This daily vehicle inspection checklist helps drivers and supervisors record key safety checks before and after shifts. Capture vehicle details, odometer and fuel levels, and assess exterior lighting, indicators, brake lights, number plate lights, and hazards. Verify fluid levels for oil, coolant, and washer fluid, and inspect tires, tread depth, and wheel nuts. Review exterior condition and central locking; confirm interior safety features like seat belts, mirrors, windows, wipers, horn, seat adjusters, and lights. Document inventory items such as fuel cards, puncture kits, and spare tires. Add comments and clear photos of any issues to maintain roadworthiness, fleet safety, and compliance.
by Phelim Rowland, from the Community
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AGL 2022 Vehicle Inspection Record
Use this AGL 2022 vehicle inspection record to document daily or pre-start checks for fleet and service vehicles. Sections cover vehicle details, mileage and date, brakes, lights, fluid levels, bodywork, tyre condition, spare wheel, windscreen and wipers, cabin cleanliness, and photo evidence. Add notes for defects, capture engineer signature, and include additional information to support maintenance and compliance. Ideal for transport, logistics, and field operations managing safe, roadworthy vehicles.
by jay hammond, from the Community
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Light Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Use this light vehicle inspection checklist to support daily pre start checks and ongoing fleet maintenance. Sections cover vehicle details and service history, exterior and body condition, visibility and mirrors, lights and indicators, tires and wheel fittings, brakes and park brake, steering and horn, wipers and washer fluid, engine and fluids including coolant, clutch, power steering and brake fluid, battery and leaks, safety equipment such as first aid kit, sharps kit, fire extinguisher and water, PPE and tools including jack and wheel brace, cargo barriers, tow bar, roof or ladder racks and load security, documentation and registration, and general condition. Record defects with comments and photos, escalate issues to the fleet manager, and capture signatures to confirm completion.
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Fleet Vehicle Inspection Audit Checklist
This fleet vehicle inspection audit checklist helps teams verify the roadworthiness and compliance of cars, trucks, vans, buses, and trailers. Sections cover vehicle identification (year, make, model, license, odometer), general maintenance checks for tires, windows, wipers, lights and indicators, fluid levels (oil, coolant, antifreeze, washer), mirrors, and warning lights. Assess overall vehicle condition across body panels and interior, confirm safety equipment like spare wheel, jack, fire extinguisher, and seat belts, and ensure hands-free capability. Includes cleanliness and organization checks, backup alarm verification, and signature fields for the current and new driver or company representative during handover. Use it to streamline fleet inspections, reduce downtime, and keep drivers safe.
by Kevin Renteria, from the Community
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GUK Daily Vehicle Inspection Checklist

This daily vehicle inspection checklist helps drivers and supervisors record key safety checks before and after shifts. Capture vehicle details, odometer and fuel levels, and assess exterior lighting, indicators, brake lights, number plate lights, and hazards. Verify fluid levels for oil, coolant, and washer fluid, and inspect tires, tread depth, and wheel nuts. Review exterior condition and central locking; confirm interior safety features like seat belts, mirrors, windows, wipers, horn, seat adjusters, and lights. Document inventory items such as fuel cards, puncture kits, and spare tires. Add comments and clear photos of any issues to maintain roadworthiness, fleet safety, and compliance.

by Phelim Rowland, from the Community

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AGL 2022 Vehicle Inspection Record

Use this AGL 2022 vehicle inspection record to document daily or pre-start checks for fleet and service vehicles. Sections cover vehicle details, mileage and date, brakes, lights, fluid levels, bodywork, tyre condition, spare wheel, windscreen and wipers, cabin cleanliness, and photo evidence. Add notes for defects, capture engineer signature, and include additional information to support maintenance and compliance. Ideal for transport, logistics, and field operations managing safe, roadworthy vehicles.

by jay hammond, from the Community

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Light Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Use this light vehicle inspection checklist to support daily pre start checks and ongoing fleet maintenance. Sections cover vehicle details and service history, exterior and body condition, visibility and mirrors, lights and indicators, tires and wheel fittings, brakes and park brake, steering and horn, wipers and washer fluid, engine and fluids including coolant, clutch, power steering and brake fluid, battery and leaks, safety equipment such as first aid kit, sharps kit, fire extinguisher and water, PPE and tools including jack and wheel brace, cargo barriers, tow bar, roof or ladder racks and load security, documentation and registration, and general condition. Record defects with comments and photos, escalate issues to the fleet manager, and capture signatures to confirm completion.

by GIDEON KATI, from the Community

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Fleet Vehicle Inspection Audit Checklist

This fleet vehicle inspection audit checklist helps teams verify the roadworthiness and compliance of cars, trucks, vans, buses, and trailers. Sections cover vehicle identification (year, make, model, license, odometer), general maintenance checks for tires, windows, wipers, lights and indicators, fluid levels (oil, coolant, antifreeze, washer), mirrors, and warning lights. Assess overall vehicle condition across body panels and interior, confirm safety equipment like spare wheel, jack, fire extinguisher, and seat belts, and ensure hands-free capability. Includes cleanliness and organization checks, backup alarm verification, and signature fields for the current and new driver or company representative during handover. Use it to streamline fleet inspections, reduce downtime, and keep drivers safe.

by Kevin Renteria, from the Community

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