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Heavy vehicle inspection checklist

Heavy vehicle inspection can be used to detect potential safety issues with commercial vehicles. These could include problems with the brakes, axles, steering, or engine. You can use this heavy vehicle inspection checklist to identify problems and mechanical issues with any trucks or commercial vehicles, so that you can perform vehicle maintenance before your DOT inspection.

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Heavy vehicle inspection checklist

Audit

General Information

Select vehicle type
Type vehicle type
Select vehicle identification type
Enter VIN #
Enter license plate #
Take photo of License Plate No.
Year, make and model
Enter mileage
Take photo of the vehicle

Administrative

Registration & insurance cards are up to date
License plate and tags are up to date

Inspection

BRAKE SYSTEM

Adjustment
Drums or Rotors
REFERENCE: Good brakes must be free of rust [This is an example of how you can use Lumiform to include best practice reference images in your templates to assist with inspections]
Hoses and/or Tubing
Lining
Low pressure warning
Tractor protection valve
Air compressor
Service brakes
Parking brakes
Electric brakes
Hydraulic brakes
Vacuum brakes
System failure signal

STEERING SYSTEM

Free play (Lash)
Steering column
Front axle beam
Steering gear box
Pittman arm.
Ball & socket joints
Tie pods & drag links
Nuts, bolts, fasteners
Power steering fluid

WINDSHIELDS

Glass free of cracks, discoloration
Wiper power unit, blades

WIPERS

All working and in good condition

FUEL SYSTEM

Visible leaks
Fill caps in place/intact
Tank(s) securely attached
Fuel gauge

LIGHTING DEVICES

Headlamps
Front turn signals
Front ID/Clearance lamps
Side marker lamps — left
Side Marker Lamps — right
Rear turn signals
Stop lamps
Tail lamps
Rear ID/Clearance lamps
Reflectors / Ref tape

COUPLING DEVICES

5th Wheel
Pintle hooks
Drawbar eye
Drawbar tongue
Safety devices

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Leaks
Placement

WIRING/BATTERY

Electrical wires in good condition
Battery free of rust
Engine clean

SAFE LOADING

Fastening devices

SUSPENSION

Springs (cracked/broken/shifted)
U-bolts, hangers, etc.
Torque, radius, tracking arms

FRAME

Frame members
Tire & wheel clearance
Sliding subframe (adj. axle)

TIRES

Steering axle tires -Condition
Steering tires - over 4/32" tread
Other tires — Condition
Other tires — over 2/32" tread

WHEELS & RIMS

Lock/Slide ring
Fasteners
Disk/Spoke condition
Welds

CARGO & EQUIPMENT (LEAN)

All equipment isecured and well-stored
The truck is organized and there is no excess material

SAFETY

Health and safety manual included in vehicle
First aid kit is complete and items are not expired
Fire extinguisher mounted with current inspection tag
Sure off tester and water management tools on vehicle

IF EQUIPPED WITH A TRAILER

Trailer has been checked for proper connection to the vehicle
Brakes (if equipped)
Cargo secure
Lights/Marker lamps?
Springs
Straps/Tie downs
Trailer tires & pressure
Trailer platform integrity

DRIVER-RELATED FACTORS

All drivers have valid licenses
Drier records of duty and hours worked are available
Drivers all have medical clearance to work
Drivers submit vehicle inspection reports
Drivers free of drugs or alcohol

SUMMARY

List any other condition which may affect safe vehicle operation.
Enter any other observations
Rate the overall condition of the vehicle

RECOMMENDATIONS

Enter recommendations here

SIGN-OFF

Full Name and Signature of Certified Inspector
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Find out what your heavy vehicle needs with a heavy vehicle inspection checklist


Heavy vehicles are a major source of transportation emissions and pollution. They are also more prone to issues than other vehicles, which means they are more often in need of vehicle repair.


The Heavy Vehicle Inspection Scheme (HVIS), or DOT inspection, is an annual roadworthiness inspection that is mandatory for most heavy vehicles. The goal of a hvis inspection is to identify any potential issues so that they can be addressed before the vehicle causes harm or violates safety regulations.


This heavy vehicle inspection checklist will guide you through testing drivetrain components (such as transmissions, axles, and diffs), inspecting brakes and tires for wear/damage/inflation, and reviewing lighting systems, among other things. It aims to address everything addressed in a DOT inspection. The checklist is highly customizable, and you can easily download it on-site. However, by using the Lumiform app, you will have access to a variety of features which ensure that all heavy vehicle inspections are being carried out properly.


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  • By following this truck inspection checklist, certified technicians can ensure that each of your heavy vehicles are operated safely and are not in need of vehicle maintenance or repair.

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