Vehicle & Fleet
Low Loader & Specialised Trailer Inspection Checklist
Pre-trip inspection for low loaders, float trailers and other plant-carrying trailers, covering the gooseneck, ramps, deck, tie-down points, restraint equipment and oversize signage. Completed by the driver before loading and departing.
38 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE & TRIP DETAILS | ||
| Date | ___________________________ | |
| Prime Mover Registration | ___________________________ | |
| Trailer Registration / Type (low loader, tag, tilt, float) | ___________________________ | |
| Driver Name & Licence Class | ___________________________ | |
| Load Description (plant item, mass) | ___________________________ | |
| Odometer Reading | ___________________________ | |
| COUPLING & GOOSENECK | ||
| Fifth wheel / turntable locked, jaws closed, pin secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Gooseneck (detachable): locking pins and hydraulics secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Air and electrical lines connected, not chafing | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Landing legs fully raised and handle stowed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| DECK, RAMPS & STRUCTURE | ||
| Deck and timber / steel decking: no holes, rot or damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Ramps: hinges, pins and springs / hydraulics serviceable | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Ramps secured in travel position | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Chassis rails and cross members: no cracks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Deck widening sections (if fitted) locked | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| TIE-DOWN POINTS & RESTRAINT | ||
| Tie-down points / rated anchor rails undamaged | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Chains, binders and shackles rated and in good condition | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Correct number of restraints for load mass and type | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Plant attachments lowered, locked or restrained | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Plant park brake applied and articulation / slew locks fitted | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Loose items removed from plant cabin and deck | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| BRAKES, TYRES & SUSPENSION | ||
| Trailer brakes tested and functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Air system: no leaks, tanks drained | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Tyres: no cuts or bulges, tread adequate, pressures correct | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Wheel nuts all present and tight (check nut indicators) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Suspension (airbags / springs): no damage or leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| LIGHTS, SIGNS & DIMENSIONS | ||
| All lights, indicators and reflectors operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Oversize signs, flags and warning lights fitted (if oversize) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Load height and width measured and recorded | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Measured Load Height (m) / Width (m) | ___________________________ | |
| Access permit / notice obtained for oversize or overmass load (if required) | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Pilot or escort vehicle arranged (if required by permit) | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Route checked for height, bridge and powerline restrictions | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found (describe or write "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Defects reported to fleet manager / supervisor | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Vehicle and load fit for travel | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Driver Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor / Loader Signature | ___________________________ | |