All vehicles should be routinely inspected before the start of each workday. For vehicles operated daily by the same
driver, some items, such as oil level and tire air pressure, may only need to be checked weekly if there are no
indicators that more frequent checks are required. The following checklist is a suggested procedure to inspect a
vehicle in a systematic manner. The “Remarks” box should be checked for those items needing attention and details
added in the “Remarks” section. Necessary repairs should be made before the vehicle is used.
Vehicle: _____________________
License No.: _________________
OK
Remarks
N/A
With emergency brake applied and key removed from the ignition,
check the following:
Outside of Vehicle
Tire: Appearance, thread depth, and air pressure, wheel and lug nuts (where visible),
damage and/or loose.
Spare tire appearance, thread depth, air pressure, and wheel damage and/or loose.
Cargo securement devices, straps, etc.
Windows, cleanliness
Exterior body and lens for damage
Engine compartment – check:
Belts and hoses for visible wear
Coolant level
Oil level
Windshield washing fluid
With emergency brake applied and key in the accessory position, check
the following:
Turn signals
Hazard warning signal (i.e., 4-ways)
Low beams
High beams
Automobile, Van and Light Truck Inspection Checklist
Automobile, Van and Light Truck Inspection Checklist
Brake lights (using and assistant, or reflection off object in the rear)
Reverse lights (using and assistant, or reflection off object in the rear)
License plate light
Horn
Windshield wipers
Heat, defrost, and air-conditioning controls
Seat belts
Mirror adjustment
With emergency brake applied, start engine and check:
Gauges okay and no warning lights on dashboard
Remarks: ________________________________________________________________________________
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Date: _____________ Checked by: ______________
