Tow Truck Maintenance Checklist

Use the Tow Truck Maintenance Checklist for thorough inspections of key components including hangers, coolants, axle seals, brakes, towing mechanisms, etc.

Tow Truck Maintenance Checklist



General Inspection

1. Are the brake lights inspected?


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2. Are the three red reflective triangles verified?


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3. Are the emergency flashers checked?


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4. Is the steering linkage checked?


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5. Are the turn signals inspected?


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6. Is the suspension (leaf and coil springs) inspected?


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7. Are the headlights checked?


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8. Are the hangers and U-bolts inspected?


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9. Are the mirrors inspected?


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10. Is the frame inspected for cracks?


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11. Is the windshield condition checked?


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12. Are the brake chambers inspected?


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13. Are wheel chocks present and accounted for?


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14. Are the brake hoses inspected?


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15. Is there any damage or looseness in the steering wheel?


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16. Are the brake drums checked?


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17. Are the wiper blades and washer operation inspected?


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18. Has the air brake system been checked?


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19. Is the horn operational?


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20. Is the oil pressure gauge inspected?


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21. Are the heater and defroster operating correctly?


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22. Are the lug nuts checked for tightness?


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23. Is the parking brake operation checked?


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24. Are the axle seals inspected for leaks?


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25. Is the seat belt operation checked?


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26. Is there any debris between the dual tires?


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27. Are all external lights and reflectors inspected?


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28. Are the mudflaps checked?


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29. Are the tire rims inspected for damage?


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30. Are all hoses checked for leaks?


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31. Are the tires checked? 


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32. Are the compartment doors ensured to be secure?


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33. Is the cargo area inspected for loose material?


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34. Are the battery box and connections checked?


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35. Is the liftgate inspected for proper operation (up/down, stow completely)?


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36. Are the fuel tanks inspected for secured caps?


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37. Is the coupling system (5th wheel, hitch) checked?


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38. Is the exhaust system checked?


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39. Is the windshield washer fluid level checked?


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40. Is the fuel gauge checked for accuracy?


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41. Are all belts inspected for wear and proper tightness?


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42. Is the dump bed operation checked (up/down)?


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43. Is the oil level checked?


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44. Are the dump bed pivot points and end gate-checked?


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45. Is the coolant level checked?


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46. Are the tanks ensured to be above 1/4 tank?


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47. Is the power steering fluid level checked?


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48. Is the boom's operation inspected?


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49. Is the fire extinguisher on the truck verified?


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50. Is the voltmeter checked?


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