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
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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 | ___________________________ | |