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Title Page

Client / Site

Location 

Conducted on 

Prepared by

General Information

Select vehicle type

Tractor Trailer Truck Bus Other

Type vehicle type

Select vehicle identification type

VIN License Plate # Other

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Enter VIN #

Take photo of License Plate No. 

Year, Make and Model

Enter mileage

Take photo of the vehicle 

Administrative

Registration & insurance cards are current?

Yes No N/A

License plate and tags are current?

Yes No N/A

Inspection

BRAKE SYSTEM

Adjustment

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

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Drums or Rotors

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

REFERENCE: Good brakes must be free from rusts

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Hoses and/or Tubing

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Lining

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Warning (Low Pressure)

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Tractor Protection Valve

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Air Compressor

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Service Brakes

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Parking Brakes

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

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Electric Brakes

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Hydraulic Brakes

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Vacuum Brakes

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Warning (Sys Failure)

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

STEERING SYSTEM

Free Play (Lash)

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Steering Column

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Front Axle Beam

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Steering Gear Box

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

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Pittman Arm.

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Ball & Socket Joints

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Tie Rods &Drag Links

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Power Steering Fluid

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

WINDSHIELDS

Glass free of cracks, discoloration

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Wiper power unit, blades

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

WIPERS

All working and in good condition

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

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FUEL SYSTEM

Visible Leaks

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Fill Caps in place/intact

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Tank(s) securely attached

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

LIGHTING DEVICES

Headlamps

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Front Turn Signals

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Front ID/Clearance Lamps

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Side Marker Lamps —Left

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Side Marker Lamps -Right

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

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Rear Turn Signals

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Stop Lamps

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Tail Lamps

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Rear ID/Clearance Lamps

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Re fie ctors / Ref Tape

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

COUPLING DEVICES

5th Wheel

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Pintle Hooks

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Drawbar Eye

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

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Drawbar Tongue

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Safety Devices

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Leaks

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Placement

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

SAFE LOADING

Securement Devices

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

SUSPENSION

Springs (cracked/broken/shifted)

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

U-bolts. Hangers, etc.

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

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Torque, Radius, Tracking Arms

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

FRAME

Frame Members

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Tire &Wheel Clearance

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Sliding Subframe (adj. axle)

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

TIRES

Steering Axle Tires -Condition

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Steering Tires - over 4/32" tread

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Other Tires — Condition

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Other Tires — over 2/32" tread

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

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WHEELS & RIMS

Lock/Slide Ring

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Fasteners

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Disk/Spoke Condition

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Welds

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

CARGO & EQUIPMENT (LEAN)

All equipment is secured & adequately stored?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Truck is organized & free of excessive material?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

SAFETY

Health & Safety Manual in the truck?

Yes No N/A

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First Aid kit is complete and items within the expiration date?

Yes No N/A

Fire extinguisher mounted with current inspection tag?

Yes No N/A

Sure off tester and water management tools on truck?

Yes No N/A

IF EQUIPPED WITH A TRAILER

Trailer has been checked for proper connection to the vehicle?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Brakes if equipped?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Cargo Secure?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Lights/Marker Lamps?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Springs Appear OK?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

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Straps/Tie Downs?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Trailer Tires & Pressure?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Trailer Platform Integrity?

OK Needs Repair Not Applicable Repaired

Summary

List any other condition which may affect safe vehicle operation.

Enter any other observations

Rate the overall condition of the vehicle

Excellent Good Average Poor High Risk

Recommendations

Enter recommendations here

Completion

Full Name and Signature of Certified Inspector 

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