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HGV Driver Walk-Around Pre-Operational Checklist

Safety audits in any organization—especially those where personnel deal with complicated, potentially dangerous assets—are crucial. Use this complete guide to help you achieve a safe work environment and avoid potential hazards in the future.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

HGV Driver Walk-Around Pre-Operational Checklist

Safety audits in any organization—especially those where personnel deal with complicated, potentially dangerous assets—are crucial. Use this complete guide to help you achieve a safe work environment and avoid potential hazards in the future.

    Vehicle Registration Number:

    Mileage:

    Check Items

    In-Cab Checks

    Good visibility for driver through cab windows and mirrors. All required mirrors fi tted and adjusted correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Driving controls, seat and driver safety belt adjusted correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Windscreen washer, wipers, demister and horn operating correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tachograph calibrated with correct hours. Speed limiter plaque displayed.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    All instruments, gauges and other warning devices operating correctly (including ABS/EBS in-cab warning lights).

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    No air leaks or pressure drop.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    External Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle sitting square and not leaning to one side.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tax, insurance and transport discs (if applicable) present and valid. Number plates clearly visible.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Wheels in good condition and secure. Tyres undamaged with correct infl ation and tread depth.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    All lights, refl ectors and markings fi tted, clean and in good condition.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Exhaust secure with no excess noise or smoke.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Air & electrical suzies and connectors fi tted correctly (inc. ABS / EBS cable).

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Vehicle access, steps, catwalk or drawbar coupling in good condition.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Vehicle body / wings / guards, side and rear / curtains and straps / doors / tail lift in good condition.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fifth wheel located and locked correctly, landing legs and handle in correct position.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Trailer park brake operating correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Air suspension correctly set.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Engine oil, water, windscreen washer reservoir and fuel levels checked and no leaks.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Prior to Leaving Depot

    Steering and brakes operating correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Loads secured and weight distributed correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    On-the-Road

    Tachograph, speedometer and speed limiter operating correctly

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    ABS/EBS warning lights off .

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Defect Details

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