Checklist · Vehicle & Fleet
Trailer Inspection (Light & Heavy)
Pre-use and periodic inspection of towed trailers (box trailers, car trailers, plant trailers, tag-alongs and semi-trailers) in accordance with Australian road transport and WHS regulations.
38 checklist items · Last reviewed
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| TRAILER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Fleet/Asset Number | ||
| Registration Number | ||
| Trailer Type (Box / Plant / Car / Semi / Other) | ||
| Make & Model | ||
| ATM / GVM (kg) | ||
| Inspection Date | ||
| Inspector Name | ||
| Tow Vehicle Fleet Number | ||
| COUPLING & HITCHING | ||
| Tow ball / fifth wheel / kingpin – no excessive wear or damage | Pass | Fail |
| Coupling head – locks positively, safety latch engaged | Pass | Fail |
| Safety chains/cables – both attached, adequate length, no damage | Pass | Fail |
| Electrical plug/socket – all pins clean, connects correctly | Pass | Fail |
| Jockey wheel / support leg retracted and secured | Yes | No |
| CHASSIS & STRUCTURE | ||
| Main chassis rails – no cracks, bends or corrosion | Pass | Fail |
| Cross-members – no damage or loose fasteners | Pass | Fail |
| Body/deck – no holes, loose planks or sharp edges | Pass | Fail |
| Ramps (if fitted) – no cracks, hinges functional | Pass | Fail |
| 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 (all positions) | Pass | Fail |
| Spare tyre present and serviceable (if required) | Yes | No |
| Wheel nuts – all present and torqued | Pass | Fail |
| Hubs – no overheating signs, bearing play within tolerance | Pass | Fail |
| BRAKES | ||
| Electric / hydraulic / mechanical brakes functional | Pass | Fail |
| Breakaway brake system – cable intact and connected to tow vehicle | Pass | Fail |
| Brake controller in tow vehicle calibrated and responding | Pass | Fail |
| LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL | ||
| Tail lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| Brake lights functional | Pass | Fail |
| Indicator lights (L&R) functional | Pass | Fail |
| Clearance lights (if required by size) functional | Pass | Fail |
| Reflectors – present and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| LOAD RESTRAINT | ||
| Tie-down points – no damage, adequate number for load | Pass | Fail |
| Restraint equipment (straps, chains) in good condition | Pass | Fail |
| DOCUMENTATION | ||
| Registration current | Yes | No |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects / faults identified (describe or "None") | ||
| Is trailer fit for use? | Yes | No |
| Inspector Signature | ||
| Supervisor / Fleet Manager Signature | ||