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Transport or Support Vehicle Pre-Use Inspection List

Use this checklist to help you reveal problems with the equipment that would cause it to be unsafe. Regular inspections will lower the costs of the following: workplace injuries, work delays, lost of work time, and even re-staffing costs.
MaintainX
07/16/2022

Transport or Support Vehicle Pre-Use Inspection List

Use this checklist to help you reveal problems with the equipment that would cause it to be unsafe. Regular inspections will lower the costs of the following: workplace injuries, work delays, lost of work time, and even re-staffing costs.

    “DOT” or CVSA inspection in the last 12 months (if required)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Gauges and lights: mounted and function properly

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Seat belts: operate properly for each seating position

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Glass and mirrors, no cracks in vision.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Wipers, washers, and horn operate properly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Clutch pedal: proper adjustment (if applicable).

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Cooling system: full, free of leaks and damage.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fluid levels (e.g. oil) and condition: full and clean.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Battery: check for corrosion, loose terminals and hold downs.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fuel system: free of leaks and damage.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Electrical system: alternator and starter work.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    . Engine running: check oil pressure, knocks, and leaks.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Transmission: check for leaks.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Steering components: tight, free of play.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Brakes: damaged, worn or out of adjustment.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    4-Wheel drive: check transfer case, leaks (if applicable).

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Drive line U-joints: check for looseness.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Suspension systems: springs, shocks, other.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Differential(s): check for leaks.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Exhaust system: no leaks under cab or before turbo.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Frame condition, body/bed properly attached.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tires/wheels (including spare and all changing equipment) sufficient load rating, tread depth, no major damage.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Body and interior condition: describe and locate damage on back of page 3, Section IV, item 23.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Emergency equipment required.

    Fire extinguisher

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Spare fuses

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Reflectors

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Operator(s) properly licensed. † Expiration Date

    State

    License No

    Class

    Endorsement

    Med. Cert. Expiration Date

    RELEASE

    MILES/HRS

    DATE

    TIME

    Operator’s printed name

    Title

    Operator’s signature

    Click here to sign

    Date

    Inspector’s printed name

    Title

    Remarks

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