87 starter templates for trucks, buses, vans, plant and healthcare fleets

Minibus pre-trip

A community transport, hospital shuttle or school minibus: the vehicle, the passenger door, exits and hammers, every seat belt, the wheelchair hoist, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Passengers
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

34 items. For Bus and coach, Healthcare and hospitals, Councils, Hire fleets.

Wheelchair accessible vehicle pre-start

A wheelchair accessible van or car: the vehicle, then the ramp or hoist, its barrier and emergency handle, the four tie-downs and the occupant belt.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Wheelchair access
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

33 items. For Healthcare and hospitals, Bus and coach, Councils, Hire fleets.

Pool car pre-start

A shared car before it goes out: lights and indicators, tyres, brakes, glass, leaks, the cabin, the fuel card and logbook, fuel level and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Interior
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

25 items. For Councils, Healthcare and hospitals, Trades and service fleets, Hire fleets.

SUV and 4WD pre-start

A 4WD before a field or remote trip: the usual light vehicle items, four wheel drive engaging, recovery gear, the bull bar and winch, communications and supplies.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Four wheel drive and remote travel
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

28 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Healthcare and hospitals, Hire fleets.

Electric van or car pre-start

An electric van or car: battery charge and range for the run, the charge port and cable, high voltage warnings and orange cables, then lights, tyres, brakes and glass.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Charging and high voltage
• Load and equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

33 items. For Courier and last mile, Councils, Healthcare and hospitals, Trades and service fleets.

Weekly light vehicle check

Once a week on a car, ute or van: tyre pressures set, tread, fluid levels under the bonnet, wiper blades, every light, the cabin and the documents.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Under the bonnet
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Lights and reflectors
• Interior
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, under the bonnet

16 items. For Councils, Healthcare and hospitals, Trades and service fleets, Courier and last mile, Hire fleets.

Motorcycle or scooter pre-start

The rider check before a shift, in the familiar order: tyres and wheels, controls, lights, oil and fluids, chassis and stands, then the delivery box.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Controls
• Lights and reflectors
• Oil and fluids
• Chassis and stands
• Load and equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, controls, oil and fluids, chassis and stands

19 items. For Courier and last mile.

E-bike or cargo bike pre-ride

Before a delivery shift on an e-bike or cargo bike: battery charge and condition, tyres, brakes, steering, the chain and gears, lights, and the cargo box.

• Battery
• Wheels and tyres
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Drive
• Lights and reflectors
• Structure and bodywork
• Load and equipment

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

13 items. For Courier and last mile, Councils.

Van pre-start

A short pre-start for a van: lights and indicators, tyres, brakes, glass, leaks, load secure, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Load and equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

27 items. For Trades and service fleets, Courier and last mile, Councils, Healthcare and hospitals.

Courier van daily check

Start of the delivery day: the van, the cargo area and door, the scanner and trolley, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Load and equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

30 items. For Courier and last mile.

Trades ute and trailer pre-start

A ute with a box or plant trailer: lights, tyres, brakes, the tow coupling and chains, the trailer and its load, ladders, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Coupling
• Load and equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension, coupling

35 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils.

Refrigerated van pre-start

A refrigerated van: the van itself, the fridge unit, door seals, and the cargo temperature at the start, against the range your fleet sets for the load.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Refrigeration
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

31 items. For Courier and last mile, Truck and freight, Healthcare and hospitals.

Patient transport vehicle pre-start

A non-emergency patient transport vehicle: the van, then the stretcher and loading system, wheelchair restraints, oxygen, suction and defibrillator, and infection control supplies.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Stretcher and loading
• Clinical equipment
• Infection control
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

40 items. For Healthcare and hospitals.

Clean between patients

A record that the patient area was cleaned after each patient: surfaces and stretcher wiped, equipment cleaned, linen and waste dealt with, supplies restocked, and who did it.

• Infection control
• Sign-off

10 items. For Healthcare and hospitals.

Pathology and specimen courier pre-start

A pathology, pharmacy or specimen courier: the vehicle, then the specimen carrier clean, sealed and secured, its temperature against your laboratory’s range, cold packs, and the spill kit.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Specimen transport
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

33 items. For Healthcare and hospitals, Courier and last mile.

Home care and community nursing car pre-start

A car used for home visits: the car, then the clinical bag and sharps container secured, hand hygiene and PPE stocked, clinical waste, medicines cooler, and the phone or duress alarm.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Clinical equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

29 items. For Healthcare and hospitals, Councils.

Deceased transfer vehicle pre-start

A hospital or mortuary transfer vehicle: the van, then the trolley mount, trolley wheels, brakes and straps, a clean compartment, supplies, privacy screening and temperature control.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Transfer equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension, transfer equipment

33 items. For Healthcare and hospitals.

Hire car check-out

Handing a car to the hirer: photos of every side, existing damage noted, fuel level and odometer, lights and tyres, keys and documents, and both signatures.

• Cab
• Condition photos
• Lights and reflectors
• Wheels and tyres
• Interior
• Sign-off

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres

17 items. For Hire fleets.

Hire car return

Taking a car back: the same photos as the check-out, new damage recorded, fuel level and odometer, lights and tyres, interior and keys, and both signatures.

• Cab
• Condition photos
• Lights and reflectors
• Wheels and tyres
• Interior
• Sign-off

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres

17 items. For Hire fleets.

Van pre-start walkaround

A guided walk round a van before the first trip: a framed photo at every corner and of every tyre, with tread and pressure, lights and indicators, doors, load and cargo barrier, brakes, fuel and odometer.

• Front
• Kerb side front
• Kerb side rear
• Rear
• Driver side rear
• Driver side front
• Cab
• Engine bay
• Underneath
• Wheels and tyres

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side rear, driver side rear, cab, wheels and tyres

28 items. For Courier and last mile, Trades and service fleets, Healthcare and hospitals, Councils.

Ute or car pre-start walkaround

A guided walk round a ute or car before the first trip: a framed photo at every corner and of every tyre, with tread and pressure, lights and indicators, the tray or boot and load, brakes, fuel and odometer.

• Front
• Kerb side front
• Kerb side rear
• Rear
• Driver side rear
• Driver side front
• Cab
• Engine bay
• Underneath
• Wheels and tyres

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side rear, driver side rear, cab, wheels and tyres

25 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Healthcare and hospitals.

Motorcycle or scooter pre-start walkaround

A guided walk round a motorcycle or scooter before a shift: a framed photo from the front, each side and the rear, a photo of each tyre with tread and pressure, brakes, steering, chain, lights, the delivery box, fuel and odometer.

• Front
• Kerb side
• Rear
• Driver side
• Cab
• Wheels and tyres

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: front, rear, driver side, cab, wheels and tyres

22 items. For Courier and last mile.

Hire car check-out walkaround

A guided walk round the car as it goes to the hirer: a framed photo at every corner and of every tyre, existing damage marked on the drawing, fuel level and odometer, lights, keys and papers, and the hirer signature.

• Front
• Kerb side front
• Kerb side rear
• Rear
• Driver side rear
• Driver side front
• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Sign-off

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side rear, driver side rear, cab, wheels and tyres

21 items. For Hire fleets.

Hire car return walkaround

A guided walk round the car when it comes back: the same stops and photos as the check-out, new damage marked on the drawing, fuel level and odometer, lights, keys and papers, and the hirer signature.

• Front
• Kerb side front
• Kerb side rear
• Rear
• Driver side rear
• Driver side front
• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Sign-off

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side rear, driver side rear, cab, wheels and tyres

20 items. For Hire fleets.

Hire van check-out walkaround

A guided walk round the van as it goes to the hirer: a framed photo at every corner and of every tyre, existing damage marked on the drawing, the cargo area, fuel level and odometer, lights, keys and papers, and the hirer signature.

• Front
• Kerb side front
• Kerb side rear
• Rear
• Driver side rear
• Driver side front
• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Sign-off

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side rear, driver side rear, cab, wheels and tyres

23 items. For Hire fleets.

Hire van return walkaround

A guided walk round the van when it comes back: the same stops and photos as the check-out, new damage marked on the drawing, the cargo area, fuel level and odometer, lights, keys and papers, and the hirer signature.

• Front
• Kerb side front
• Kerb side rear
• Rear
• Driver side rear
• Driver side front
• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Sign-off

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side rear, driver side rear, cab, wheels and tyres

22 items. For Hire fleets.

Light truck pre-start

A light truck under 4.5 tonnes: lights, tyres, hydraulic brakes, glass, body and tail lift, load restraint, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Load and equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

27 items. For Truck and freight, Courier and last mile, Trades and service fleets, Councils, Healthcare and hospitals.

Rigid truck pre-start

The NHVAS daily check items for a rigid truck: wheels and tyres, lights and reflectors, glass, body, leaks, air brakes and tank drain, the label, load restraint, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Load and equipment

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

34 items. For Truck and freight, Councils, Waste and recycling.

Prime mover pre-start

The NHVAS daily check items for a prime mover: wheels and tyres, lights, glass, leaks, air brakes and tank drain, the fifth wheel, the label, fuel and odometer. Use the coupling check when hooking up.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Coupling
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension, coupling

38 items. For Truck and freight.

Tipper pre-start

The NHVAS daily check items for a tipper, plus the hoist, tailgate and body, the load cover, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Tipper body

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

37 items. For Truck and freight, Councils, Trades and service fleets.

Curtainsider and pantech pre-start

A curtainsider or pantech: the NHVAS daily check items, curtains and buckles, gates and roof slides, doors and seals, the tail lift and the load restraint.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Load and equipment

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

37 items. For Truck and freight, Courier and last mile.

Refrigerated truck pre-start

A refrigerated rigid: the NHVAS daily check items, the fridge unit, door seals and strip curtains, the logger, and the cargo temperature against the range your fleet sets.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Refrigeration

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

39 items. For Truck and freight, Courier and last mile, Healthcare and hospitals.

Tilt tray and tow truck pre-start

A tilt tray or tow truck: the NHVAS daily check items, the tray tilt and slide, the winch rope, hook and remote, hydraulic hoses, chains and chocks, and the beacons.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Tray and winch

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

39 items. For Truck and freight, Trades and service fleets, Hire fleets.

Crane truck pre-start

A truck with a loading crane: the NHVAS daily check items, then the crane: start-up, limiter and alarms, outriggers and pads, hook, rope, hydraulics, load chart and logbook.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Crane

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

43 items. For Truck and freight, Trades and service fleets, Councils.

Concrete agitator pre-start

A concrete agitator: the NHVAS daily check items, the drum both ways from the cab and the rear, the rear emergency stop, chutes and pins, ladder and platform, water system.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Drum and chute

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

40 items. For Truck and freight, Trades and service fleets.

Fuel tanker pre-start (dangerous goods)

A dangerous goods tanker: the NHVAS daily check items, then placards, the emergency information holder, hoses and tags, valves and manlids, shut-offs, earthing, spill kit and PPE.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Dangerous goods

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

41 items. For Truck and freight.

Water cart pre-start

A water cart for dust, roads or firefighting support: the NHVAS daily check items, the pump, spray bars and hose reel, the tank and lid, cab controls and beacons.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Water system

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

37 items. For Councils, Trades and service fleets, Waste and recycling.

Car carrier pre-start

A car carrier: the NHVAS daily check items, decks raising and locking, hydraulics holding, ramps, tie-downs and chocks, and every vehicle restrained.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Decks and ramps
• Load and equipment

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

38 items. For Truck and freight.

B-double pre-trip

A B-double as one combination before departure: the prime mover’s NHVAS daily check items, both fifth wheels, both trailers’ brakes, tyres, lights and load, and the signs and permits.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Coupling
• Load and equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension, coupling

45 items. For Truck and freight.

Water cart pre-start (fire role)

A water cart that also stands by as a fire resource: the NHVAS daily check items, then the pump and sprays, the tank level, the fire monitor and the beacons. A monitor fault restricts the cart.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Water system

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

37 items. For Councils, Trades and service fleets.

Fuel and lube service truck pre-start

A fuel and lube service truck: the NHVAS daily check items, then hoses and reels, breakaways, quick-fill shut-offs, earthing, spill kit, extinguishers and dangerous goods signs.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Dangerous goods

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

39 items. For Trades and service fleets, Truck and freight.

Mobile crane pre-start

A mobile crane on a truck carrier: the NHVAS daily check items, then the load chart, the load moment indicator test, outriggers, wire rope, hook latch, and the registration and major inspection dates.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Crane

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

40 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets.

Mobile clinic pre-start

A mobile clinic or screening van: the vehicle, then the generator and shore power, stabiliser legs, steps and awning stowed for travel, the clinical fridge, water and supplies secured.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Clinic
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

34 items. For Healthcare and hospitals, Councils.

Rigid truck pre-start walkaround

A guided walk round a rigid truck before the first trip: a framed photo at every stop and of every tyre, with tread and pressure, the NHVAS daily check items at the stop where you see them, air brakes and tank drain, load restraint, fuel and odometer.

• Front
• Kerb side front
• Kerb side rear
• Rear
• Driver side rear
• Driver side front
• Cab
• Engine bay
• Underneath
• Wheels and tyres

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side rear, driver side rear, cab, wheels and tyres

35 items. For Truck and freight, Councils, Waste and recycling.

Prime mover and trailer pre-start walkaround

A guided walk round a prime mover and its trailer: a framed photo at every stop and of every tyre, with tread and pressure, the NHVAS daily check items, the fifth wheel and air lines, air brakes and tank drain, load restraint, fuel and odometer.

• Front
• Kerb side front
• Kerb side rear
• Trailer rear
• Driver side rear
• Driver side front
• Coupling
• Cab
• Wheels and tyres

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side rear, driver side rear, coupling, cab, wheels and tyres

42 items. For Truck and freight.

Semi-trailer and B-double coupling check

Every time trailers are hooked up: kingpin and turntable, tug test, air and electrical lines, landing legs, trailer brakes, tyres, lights and load, on each trailer in the combination.

• Coupling
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Structure and bodywork
• Load and equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: coupling, brakes, steering and suspension, wheels and tyres

19 items. For Truck and freight.

Livestock crate check

A livestock trailer before loading: tyres, brakes and lights, the crate floor and sides, gates and divider latches, ramp cleats, ventilation and the effluent tank.

• Wheels and tyres
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Lights and reflectors
• Structure and bodywork
• Effluent
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

15 items. For Truck and freight.

Dog trailer and drawbar coupling check

Every time a dog or pig trailer is hitched: the ring feeder or pin, drawbar and eye, safety chains, air and electrical lines, trailer brakes and breakaway, tyres, lights and load.

• Coupling
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Structure and bodywork
• Load and equipment
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: coupling, brakes, steering and suspension, wheels and tyres

17 items. For Truck and freight, Trades and service fleets, Councils.

Road train and converter dolly check

When a road train is made up: the fifth wheel and every dolly, drawbars and eyes, safety chains, trailer brakes on every trailer, tyres, lights, signs and the route permit.

• Coupling
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Structure and bodywork
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: coupling, brakes, steering and suspension, wheels and tyres

20 items. For Truck and freight.

Lighting tower or generator check

Each day a trailer-mounted lighting tower or generator is used: hour meter and fuel, leaks, mast lock, outriggers, earthing and RCD, lamps, and the drawbar and lights for towing.

• Cab
• Readings
• Towing
• Set-up

Never deferrable when failed: towing

11 items. For Hire fleets, Councils, Trades and service fleets.

Semi-trailer walkaround

A guided walk round a semi-trailer: from the kingpin, down each side and round the rear, a framed photo at every stop and of every tyre, with tread and pressure, trailer brakes, suspension, lights, body and load.

• Coupling
• Kerb side
• Rear
• Driver side
• Wheels and tyres

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: coupling, kerb side, driver side, wheels and tyres

20 items. For Truck and freight.

Box or plant trailer walkaround

A guided walk round a box, plant or tandem trailer before it is towed: the coupling and chains, a framed photo at every stop and of every tyre, with tread and pressure, trailer brakes, lights, body and load.

• Drawbar
• Driver side
• Rear
• Kerb side
• Wheels and tyres

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: drawbar, driver side, kerb side, wheels and tyres

18 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets.

City bus pre-trip

Before the first passenger trip of the day: the NHVAS daily check items, the passenger door and exits, the wheelchair ramp, lights, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Passengers

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

40 items. For Bus and coach, Councils.

Coach pre-trip

Before a charter or long distance run: the NHVAS daily check items, exits and hammers, luggage bins, toilet, lights, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Passengers

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

43 items. For Bus and coach.

School bus pre-trip

Before the first school run each day, with a record kept: the NHVAS daily check items, school signage and warning lights, exits, the wheelchair lift, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Passengers

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

42 items. For Bus and coach, Councils.

Double-decker bus pre-trip

A double-decker before service: the NHVAS daily check items, the stairs and upper deck exits, the upper deck camera and mirror, the height sign, the ramp, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Passengers

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

44 items. For Bus and coach.

Articulated bus pre-trip

An articulated bus before service: the NHVAS daily check items, the articulation joint and bellows, every door and interlock, the ramp, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Passengers
• Coupling

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension, coupling

44 items. For Bus and coach, Councils.

Bus and coach pre-trip walkaround

A guided walk round a bus or coach before the first passenger trip: a framed photo of each side and of every tyre, with tread and pressure, the NHVAS daily check items, the passenger door and ramp, the aisle and every emergency exit, air brakes, fuel and odometer.

• Front
• Kerb side
• Rear
• Driver side
• Interior
• Emergency exits
• Cab
• Wheels and tyres

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side, driver side, cab, wheels and tyres

42 items. For Bus and coach, Councils.

Waste compactor pre-start (side loader)

A side loader before the run: the NHVAS daily check items, the side arm and hopper, hydraulics, emergency stops, reversing alarm and camera, the park brake hold test, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Compactor and bin lift

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

43 items. For Waste and recycling, Councils.

Waste compactor pre-start (rear loader)

A rear loader before the run: the NHVAS daily check items, the rear bin lift and hopper, hydraulics, emergency stops, riding step, reversing alarm and camera, the park brake hold test, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Compactor and bin lift

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

43 items. For Waste and recycling, Councils.

Waste compactor pre-start (front lift)

A front lift for commercial bins: the NHVAS daily check items, the forks and bin locks, hopper, hydraulics, emergency stops, cameras, the park brake hold test, fuel and odometer.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Compactor and bin lift

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

43 items. For Waste and recycling.

Hook lift and skip truck pre-start

A hook lift or skip loader: the NHVAS daily check items, the hook arm or skip arms, bin locks, lifting chains, stabilisers, rollers and rails, the load cover and the in-cab warning.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Hook and bin

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

39 items. For Waste and recycling, Councils, Hire fleets.

Street sweeper pre-start

A street sweeper: the NHVAS daily check items, brooms, suction hose and nozzle, water and sprays, the hopper door and safety prop, the auxiliary engine and the beacons.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Sweeper

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

38 items. For Councils, Waste and recycling.

Vacuum truck pre-start

A vacuum or sucker truck: the NHVAS daily check items, the pump building and holding vacuum, hoses and boom, the tank door and seals, relief valve and shut-off, jetting, spill kit and gas detector.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Compliance
• Vacuum system

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, leaks, brakes, steering and suspension

38 items. For Waste and recycling, Councils, Trades and service fleets.

Ride-on mower pre-start

A ride-on or zero-turn mower: hour meter and fuel, ROPS and seat belt, the operator presence switch and blade cut-off, blades and deck guards, tyres, brakes, steering and the beacon.

• Cab
• Cutting deck
• Wheels and tyres
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Lights and reflectors
• Leaks
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

15 items. For Councils, Trades and service fleets.

Tractor pre-start

A tractor with a slasher or other implement: hour meter and fuel, ROPS and seat belt, tyres, brakes, steering, lights, the PTO guard, linkage pins and hydraulics.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Implements
• Leaks
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

18 items. For Councils, Trades and service fleets.

Waste compactor pre-start walkaround

A guided walk round a waste compactor before the run: a framed photo of each side and of every tyre, with tread and pressure, the NHVAS daily check items, the hopper and bin lift, emergency stops, reversing alarm and camera, air brakes, fuel and odometer.

• Front
• Kerb side
• Hopper and bin lift
• Rear
• Driver side
• Cab
• Wheels and tyres

Safety critical, never deferrable when failed, at: kerb side, driver side, cab, wheels and tyres

43 items. For Waste and recycling, Councils.

Plant pre-start

A loader, backhoe, roller or mower before work: engine hours and fuel, lights and beacon, reversing alarm, tyres or tracks, brakes, hydraulics, attachments, guards and the seat belt.

• Cab
• Lights and reflectors
• Wheels and tyres
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Hydraulics and attachments
• Structure and bodywork
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

24 items. For Councils, Trades and service fleets, Waste and recycling.

Forklift pre-start (LPG or diesel)

Each shift before use: the load plate, guards, forks, mast and chains, hoses, tyres, the LPG cylinder, fluids and seat belt, then horn, brakes, steering, every hydraulic function and the alarms.

• Cab
• Before starting
• Leaks
• Running checks
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: before starting, running checks

21 items. For Truck and freight, Waste and recycling, Councils, Healthcare and hospitals, Hire fleets, Trades and service fleets.

Electric forklift pre-start

An electric or reach forklift each shift: battery charge, restraint and connector, the load plate, guards, forks, mast and chains, tyres, then brakes, steering, hydraulics and the alarms.

• Cab
• Before starting
• Running checks
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: before starting, running checks

22 items. For Truck and freight, Healthcare and hospitals, Councils, Hire fleets, Trades and service fleets.

Scissor lift pre-start

Before use, following the EWP pre-use checks: manual and logbook, annual inspection, platform and gate, scissor arms, pothole guards, emergency stops and lowering, tilt alarm, drive brakes.

• Cab
• Compliance
• Before starting
• Platform and boom
• Running checks

Never deferrable when failed: before starting, running checks

18 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets, Healthcare and hospitals.

Boom lift pre-start

A diesel or dual-fuel boom lift before use: manual and logbook, annual inspection, boom and jib, harness and anchor, outriggers or axles, overload alarm, ground override, emergency lowering.

• Cab
• Compliance
• Before starting
• Platform and boom
• Running checks
• Leaks

Never deferrable when failed: before starting, running checks

21 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets.

Telehandler pre-start

A telehandler before work: hour meter and fuel, the load chart for the attachment, load moment indicator, attachment pins, boom and hoses, stabilisers, tyres, brakes, steering modes, lights and alarms.

• Cab
• Platform and boom
• Wheels and tyres
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Leaks
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

22 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets, Truck and freight.

Excavator pre-start

An excavator before work: hour meter and fuel, tracks and undercarriage, the quick hitch and its pin, bucket and teeth, boom and hoses, the isolation lever, slew lock, travel alarm, lights and mirrors.

• Cab
• Tracks and undercarriage
• Attachments
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Compliance

20 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets.

Skid steer loader pre-start

A skid steer or track loader before work: the seat bar and interlocks, attachment pins, tyres or tracks, lift arms and support device, hoses, park brake, lights and reversing alarm.

• Cab
• Attachments
• Wheels and tyres
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Lights and reflectors
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

18 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets, Waste and recycling.

Excavator or shovel pre-start (mine and quarry)

A large excavator or shovel each shift: hour meter and fuel, the pre-start alarm, swing and travel alarms, hoses, tracks, powered access, boom and stick cracks, bucket teeth, the trailing cable and suppression.

• Cab
• Running checks
• Tracks and undercarriage
• Structure and bodywork
• Attachments
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Leaks
• Compliance

22 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils.

Integrated tool carrier or EWP pre-start

A tool carrier or elevating work platform before work: hour meter and fuel, the coupler lock, basket functions and emergency lowering, hydraulics, the load chart, tyres, brakes, lights and suppression.

• Cab
• Platform and boom
• Running checks
• Compliance
• Leaks

Never deferrable when failed: running checks

19 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets.

Haul truck pre-start

A haul truck each shift: hour meter and fuel, alarms and lights, tyres and heat marks, brakes and retarder, steering, access, the body-up restraint, collision avoidance and suppression.

• Cab
• Lights and reflectors
• Wheels and tyres
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Structure and bodywork
• Running checks
• Leaks
• Compliance
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension, cab

28 items. For Trades and service fleets.

Articulated dump truck pre-start

An articulated dump truck each shift: the haul truck pre-start plus the articulation lock removed and stowed.

• Cab
• Lights and reflectors
• Wheels and tyres
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Structure and bodywork
• Running checks
• Leaks
• Compliance
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension, cab

29 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils.

Wheel loader pre-start

A wheel loader before work: hour meter and fuel, tyres, brakes, steering and articulation, bucket and linkage, cab electrics, lights and alarms, and suppression.

• Cab
• Lights and reflectors
• Wheels and tyres
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Attachments
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Running checks
• Leaks
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

24 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Waste and recycling.

Dozer pre-start

A dozer before work: hour meter and fuel, tracks and undercarriage, blade and ripper, belly pan clear of debris, hydraulics, ROPS and FOPS, park brake, lights and alarms, and suppression.

• Cab
• Lights and reflectors
• Tracks and undercarriage
• Attachments
• Leaks
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Running checks
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: brakes, steering and suspension

21 items. For Trades and service fleets, Councils, Waste and recycling.

Grader pre-start

A grader before work: hour meter and fuel, blade and circle, tyres, brakes, steering, cameras and mirrors, lights and alarms, and suppression.

• Cab
• Lights and reflectors
• Wheels and tyres
• Brakes, steering and suspension
• Attachments
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Running checks
• Leaks
• Compliance

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension

22 items. For Councils, Trades and service fleets.

Blasthole drill pre-start

A blasthole drill before work: hour meter and fuel, mast and rod changer, dust collector, compressor and receiver drain, angle and grade indicators, tracks, emergency stops and suppression.

• Cab
• Lights and reflectors
• Tracks and undercarriage
• Drill
• Running checks
• Windscreen, mirrors and wipers
• Structure and bodywork
• Leaks
• Compliance

22 items. For Trades and service fleets.

Dynamic service brake test

A record of a vehicle’s dynamic service brake test on a site: where, the grade and speed, the stopping distance, the result and the tester. A fail takes the vehicle off the road.

• Test
• Record
• Sign-off

Never deferrable when failed: test

8 items. For Truck and freight, Councils, Trades and service fleets.

Load restraint check

Before the truck leaves with a load: blocked or against the headboard, enough restraint for the weight, straps and chains undamaged, nothing loose, within size and weight, a photo and a signature.

• Load and equipment
• Sign-off

11 items. For Truck and freight, Courier and last mile, Trades and service fleets, Waste and recycling.

Monthly vehicle inspection (supervisor)

A supervisor’s monthly look at any vehicle: tread measured, wheel nuts, lights, seat belts, extinguisher and first aid, new damage, and whether the pre-starts and defects are up to date.

• Cab
• Wheels and tyres
• Lights and reflectors
• Structure and bodywork
• Compliance
• Records
• Sign-off

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres

15 items. For Truck and freight, Bus and coach, Waste and recycling, Courier and last mile, Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets, Healthcare and hospitals.

Post-trip check

At the end of the trip or shift, for any vehicle: odometer and fuel level, anything that went wrong on the road, new damage, lights, tyres, leaks, and the vehicle left ready for the next driver.

• Cab
• On the road
• Lights and reflectors
• Wheels and tyres
• Leaks
• Ready for the next driver

Never deferrable when failed: wheels and tyres

11 items. For Truck and freight, Bus and coach, Waste and recycling, Courier and last mile, Trades and service fleets, Councils, Hire fleets, Healthcare and hospitals.