Vehicle & Fleet
Concrete Agitator Truck Pre-Trip Inspection
Pre-trip safety inspection for concrete agitator (transit mixer) trucks in accordance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and Australian WHS regulations.
45 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Fleet / Asset Number | ___________________________ | |
| Registration Number | ___________________________ | |
| Make & Model | ___________________________ | |
| Drum Capacity (m³) | ___________________________ | |
| Odometer Reading (km) | ___________________________ | |
| Inspection Date | ___________________________ | |
| Driver Name | ___________________________ | |
| Driver Licence Number & Class | ___________________________ | |
| FLUIDS & ENGINE | ||
| Engine oil level | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Coolant level | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hydraulic oil level (drum drive circuit) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Windscreen washer fluid level | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fuel level adequate for shift | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| No visible fluid leaks under vehicle | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DRUM & MIXING SYSTEM | ||
| Drum shell – no visible cracks or deformation | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Drum rotation – turns freely in both charge and discharge directions | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Drum drive hydraulic motor – no leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Drum drive hydraulic hoses – no abrasion or leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Drum support rollers – no excessive wear or noise | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Drum rotation speed control responsive | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| DISCHARGE CHUTE SYSTEM | ||
| Main chute – no cracks or damage, wear liner intact | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Extension chutes – no damage, stored/secured correctly | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Chute swivel – rotates through full range | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Chute retaining mechanism (stored position) functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| WATER SYSTEM | ||
| Water tank level adequate | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Water pump – primes and delivers at correct pressure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Water hoses and spray nozzles – no blockages or leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| TYRES, WHEELS & BRAKES | ||
| All tyres – tread above legal minimum, no damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Tyre pressures within specification (all positions) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Wheel nuts – all present and torqued | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Air brake pressure builds correctly | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Low air pressure warning functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Service and park brakes functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| LIGHTS, CAB & SAFETY | ||
| All lights (head, tail, brake, indicators, reversing) functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Reverse alarm functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Mirrors correctly positioned and undamaged | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Seatbelt present and functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Horn functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Access steps and grab rails – secure and free of concrete build-up | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fire extinguisher present and charged | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DOCUMENTATION | ||
| Vehicle registration current | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects / faults identified (describe or "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Is vehicle fit for operation? | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Driver Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor / Fleet Manager Signature | ___________________________ | |