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 | ___________________________ | |