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    Vehicle Pre Start Checklist

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    The vehicle pre-start checklist provides a guide for drivers to inspect vehicles before each trip. It includes an in-cab check of controls and gauges, a walk around inspection of the exterior for issues like leaks or damage. Drivers must record any issues found and sign off that they completed the check. The log book also records maintenance needs or roadworthiness issues to report. The inspection aims to ensure vehicles and loads are safe for transport.

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    Vehicle Pre Start Checklist

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    The vehicle pre-start checklist provides a guide for drivers to inspect vehicles before each trip. It includes an in-cab check of controls and gauges, a walk around inspection of the exterior for issues like leaks or damage. Drivers must record any issues found and sign off that they completed the check. The log book also records maintenance needs or roadworthiness issues to report. The inspection aims to ensure vehicles and loads are safe for transport.

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    The vehicle pre-start checklist provides a guide for drivers to inspect vehicles before each trip. It includes an in-cab check of controls and gauges, a walk around inspection of the exterior for issues like leaks or damage. Drivers must record any issues found and sign off that they completed the check. The log book also records maintenance needs or roadworthiness issues to report. The inspection aims to ensure vehicles and loads are safe for transport.

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    Vehicle Pre Start Checklist

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    The vehicle pre-start checklist provides a guide for drivers to inspect vehicles before each trip. It includes an in-cab check of controls and gauges, a walk around inspection of the exterior for issues like leaks or damage. Drivers must record any issues found and sign off that they completed the check. The log book also records maintenance needs or roadworthiness issues to report. The inspection aims to ensure vehicles and loads are safe for transport.

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    Vehicle Pre-start Checklist

    This checklist provides a list of items drivers must inspect and items they should also be aware
    of during a pre-start check each day. Drivers should record that they've completed the check
    and any issues found.

    In cab check
    • Is your seat adjusted correctly • Do the windscreen washers and wipers work?
    • Turn the key to the on (or test if applicable) position • Are all windows and mirrors clean and unbroken?
    • Did all warning lights and audible indicators function? • Are all mirrors adjusted correctly?
    • Does the horn work? • Are any loose items in cab appropriately restrained?
    • Start the engine • Do you have any required paperwork/documentation?
    • Are all gauges working? • Turn headlights and hazard lights on
    • Did the air system recharge in a timely manner?

    Truck walk around


    Take a careful walk around the truck and trailer(s), look for anything out of the ordinary

    Things to check every time


    • Look at every wheel/tyre: • Check all couplings
    o Do they have sufficient tread? o Are they securely coupled?
    o Is there any damage or unusual wear? o Any visible damage/loose fasteners?
    o Are they flat? o Are they appropriately lubricated?
    o Are all wheel nuts present? o Any signs of fretting (iron oxide dust and/or areas
    rubbed bare) or corrosion?
    o Are wheel nut indicators still lined up?
    o Are any safety chains fitted and in good condition
    • Check the load (restraint, shifted)?
    o Are trailer electrical and air lines connected and
    • Drain all air tanks
    undamaged?
    o Was the amount of water excessive?
    • Check lights
    o Was it excessively oily (compressor failure)?
    o Are they all functional, secure and undamaged?

    Things to look for while you’re there


    • Are there any fluid leaks (engine, gearbox, axles, steering, • Is there any damage to the vehicle/trailers?
    fuel tanks, radiator, hubs)?
    • Is the vehicle sitting normally on its suspension?
    • Any there any air leaks?

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    Pre-start Log

    I hereby declare that I completed the safe loading / unloading checklist before undertaking any loading / unloading activities found
    no issues other than those recorded below:

    OK Issue
    Name Date Location/Rego Signature
    (tick) (tick)

    DD/MM/YYYY
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    Issue log

    f you find any issues during the inspection, you need to record them in the fault log below and report them to the appropriate
    person depending on the severity of the issue:

    For non-critical faults:

    Maintenance contact: Phone number

    For critical/roadworthiness faults:

    Manager: Phone number

    Critical /
    Date Issue Non-critical Resolution date
    Roadworthiness

    DD/MM/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY

    DD/MM/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY

    DD/MM/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY

    DD/MM/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY

    DD/MM/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY

    The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and regulations imposes a primary duty in the chain of responsibility. Businesses are
    required to comply by identifying their risks, and develop and implement control measures tailored to their circumstances. This
    Form is a guide only and does not contain a definitive list of Heavy Vehicle National Law and regulatory requirements. To meet
    your obligations under the HVNL and regulations you are required to seek independent advice to assess your circumstances

    National Transport Insurance is a joint venture of the insurers Insurance Australia Limited trading as CGU Insurance ABN 11 000 016 722 AFSL 227681 and AAI Limited
    trading as Vero Insurance ABN 48 005 297 807 AFSL 230859 each holding a 50% share. National Transport Insurance is administered on behalf of the insurers by its
    manager NTI Limited ABN 84 000 746 109 AFSL 237246.

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