Checklist · Vehicle & Fleet
Service Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection
Pre-trip safety inspection for light service vehicles (utes, vans, 4WDs) used in field operations in accordance with Australian WHS regulations and company fleet policy.
46 checklist items · Last reviewed
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Fleet / Asset Number | ||
| Registration Number | ||
| Make, Model & Year | ||
| Odometer Reading (km) | ||
| Inspection Date | ||
| Driver Name | ||
| Driver Licence Number | ||
| Destination / Job Number | ||
| Estimated Return Date/Time | ||
| UNDER BONNET CHECKS | ||
| Engine oil level | Pass | Fail |
| Coolant level | Pass | Fail |
| Brake fluid level | Pass | Fail |
| Power steering fluid level | Pass | Fail |
| Windscreen washer fluid level | Pass | Fail |
| Battery – terminals secure, no corrosion | Pass | Fail |
| No visible fluid leaks | Yes | No |
| TYRES & WHEELS | ||
| All tyres – tread depth above 1.5 mm legal minimum | Pass | Fail |
| All tyres – no cuts, bulges or sidewall damage | Pass | Fail |
| Tyre pressures within specification | Pass | Fail |
| Spare tyre present and inflated to correct pressure | Yes | No |
| Wheel nut indicators aligned (no rotation) | Pass | Fail |
| BRAKES & STEERING | ||
| Service brake – firm pedal, no pulling | Pass | Fail |
| Park brake – holds on incline | Pass | Fail |
| Steering – no excessive play or pulling | Pass | Fail |
| LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL | ||
| Headlights (high and low beam) functional | Pass | Fail |
| Tail and brake lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| Indicator lights (all four) functional | Pass | Fail |
| Reversing lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| Hazard lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| Interior lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| CAB & SAFETY EQUIPMENT | ||
| Windscreen – no cracks in driver sightline, clean | Pass | Fail |
| All mirrors correctly adjusted and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| Seatbelts – all positions present and functional | Pass | Fail |
| Horn functional | Pass | Fail |
| First aid kit present and stocked | Yes | No |
| Fire extinguisher present and in date | Yes | No |
| Emergency contacts and incident reporting form in vehicle | Yes | No |
| Satellite communicator / PLB charged and functional (remote areas) | Yes | No |
| LOAD & TOWING | ||
| Tray/van load restrained with straps or load barriers | Yes | No |
| Tow ball coupling (if towing) locked and safety chains attached | Yes | No |
| DOCUMENTATION | ||
| Vehicle registration current | Yes | No |
| Driver holds correct licence class for vehicle/trailer combination | Yes | No |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects / faults identified (describe or "None") | ||
| Is vehicle fit for trip? | Yes | No |
| Driver Signature | ||
| Supervisor / Fleet Manager Signature | ||