Truck Safety Checklist

Use this Truck Safety Checklist to inspect trucks for proper functioning, check safety equipment, and ensure they are roadworthy before operation.

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Truck Safety Checklist

Truck Information

General Conditions

Engine Compartment

Cabin

Exterior

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Truck Safety Checklist

Use this Truck Safety Checklist to inspect trucks for proper functioning, check safety equipment, and ensure they are roadworthy before operation.

1. Please enter the truck identification number/ registration number

2. Please enter the reading of the hubometer

1. Has the truck been checked for any fuel leaks?

2. Has the body of the truck been checked for any damage?

3. Has the truck been checked for any coolant leaks?

4. Have all the belts been checked?

5. Has the truck been checked for any oil leaks?

6. Have the doors, windows and windshield been checked?

1. Please enter comments regarding the status of the engine

2. Please enter comments regarding the condition of the engine

3. Has the oil level been checked and is it satisfactory?

4. Has the coolant level been checked and is it satisfactory?

1. Describe the condition of the cabin

2. Gauges/warning indicators functioning correctly?

3. Windshield wipers/washers functioning correctly?

4. Seat belts functioning correctly?

5. Heater/defroster functioning correctly?

6. Mirrors clean and without cracks?

7. Steering functioning correctly with no unusual play?

8. Parking brakes functioning correctly?

9. Horn functioning correctly?

10. Spare fuses all checked?

11. Clutch/transmission functioning correctly?

12. Service brakes functioning correctly?

13. Emergency brakes functioning correctly?

14. Triangles to be used in case of emergencies available in the truck?

15. Fire extinguisher available in the truck?

16. Hard hats available in the truck?

17. Radio functioning correctly?

1. Describe the exterior of the truck.

2. Suspension functioning as desired?

3. Tyres checked for air pressure, any damage or cuts?

4. Lights/turn signals functioning correctly?

5. Brakes functioning correctly?

6. Exhaust checked and smoke colour is not unusual?

7. Mudflaps present and in proper condition?

8. Wheels/rims/lugs checked and in proper condition?

9. Reflectors functioning correctly?

10. Battery checked and functioning correctly?

11. Air lines checked and functioning correctly?