Checklist · Vehicle & Fleet
Tipper Truck Pre-Trip Inspection
Pre-trip safety inspection for tipper trucks (rigid and articulated) in accordance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), NHVAS and Australian WHS regulations.
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Fleet / Asset Number | ||
| Registration Number | ||
| Make & Model | ||
| GVM / GCM (tonnes) | ||
| Odometer Reading (km) | ||
| Inspection Date | ||
| Driver Name | ||
| Driver Licence Number & Class | ||
| FLUIDS & ENGINE | ||
| Engine oil level | Pass | Fail |
| Coolant level | Pass | Fail |
| Power steering fluid level | Pass | Fail |
| Windscreen washer fluid level | Pass | Fail |
| Fuel level adequate for trip | Yes | No |
| No visible fluid leaks under vehicle | Yes | No |
| TIPPER BODY & HOIST | ||
| Tipper body – no cracks, torn sections or loose components | Pass | Fail |
| Hoist ram – no fluid leaks | Pass | Fail |
| Body lock/transit latch engaged (prior to travel) | Yes | No |
| Tailgate – hinges and latches functional | Pass | Fail |
| Tailgate chains / retaining ropes present | Yes | No |
| Body prop/safety strut present and accessible | Yes | No |
| TYRES & WHEELS | ||
| All tyres – tread depth above legal minimum | Pass | Fail |
| All tyres – no cuts, bulges or damage | Pass | Fail |
| Tyre pressures within specification (all positions) | Pass | Fail |
| Wheel nuts – all present, no looseness | Pass | Fail |
| BRAKES & STEERING | ||
| Air brake pressure builds to operating range within 3 minutes | Pass | Fail |
| Low air pressure warning light/buzzer functions below 450 kPa | Pass | Fail |
| Service brakes – firm pedal, no pulling | Pass | Fail |
| Park brake – holds on gradient | Pass | Fail |
| Steering – no excessive play, binding or pull | Pass | Fail |
| LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL | ||
| Headlights (high and low beam) functional | Pass | Fail |
| Tail, brake and clearance lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| Indicator lights (all four) functional | Pass | Fail |
| Reverse lights and reverse alarm functional | Pass | Fail |
| Hazard lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| CAB & SAFETY | ||
| Windscreen – no cracks in driver sightline | Pass | Fail |
| All mirrors correctly positioned and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| Seatbelt present and functional | Pass | Fail |
| Horn functional | Pass | Fail |
| Fire extinguisher present and charged | Yes | No |
| DOCUMENTATION | ||
| Vehicle registration current | Yes | No |
| Driver holds correct licence class | Yes | No |
| Load restraint equipment on board and serviceable | Yes | No |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects / faults identified (describe or "None") | ||
| Is vehicle fit for trip? | Yes | No |
| Driver Signature | ||
| Supervisor / Fleet Manager Signature | ||