{"id":5466,"date":"2021-04-23T09:36:53","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T08:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-us\/?post_type=training&#038;p=5466"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:31:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:31:29","slug":"daily-fleet-vehicle-inspection-checklist","status":"publish","type":"training","link":"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-us\/learning-zone\/daily-fleet-vehicle-inspection-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle inspections: your daily fleet vehicle checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class=\"content-section animated fadeInUp\" >\n    <div class=\"container container--small  user-content fadeInUp__1\">\n        <p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-us\/learning-zone\/how-to-become-a-fleet-manager\/\">managing your fleet<\/a>, keeping your\u00a0vehicles and drivers\u00a0safe\u00a0should be\u00a0your top priority.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-us\/learning-zone\/vehicle-downtime-cost\/\">Poorly maintained vehicles can cost time, money and even lives<\/a>.\u00a0With\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/injury\/features\/global-road-safety\/index.html#:~:text=Each%20year%2C%201.35%20million%20people,on%20roadways%20around%20the%20world.&amp;text=Every%20day%2C%20almost%203%2C700%20people,pedestrians%2C%20motorcyclists%2C%20or%20cyclists.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">road traffic accidents causing\u00a0around 1.35\u00a0million deaths\u00a0globally\u00a0per year<\/a>,\u00a0maintaining your vehicles with\u00a0regular\u00a0inspections is vital for\u00a0the\u00a0safe day-to-day running\u00a0of your fleet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5460 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/chevin-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/22140344\/shutterstock_456822229-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"man using a tablet to do tests next to an open car engine \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chevin-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/22140344\/shutterstock_456822229-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chevin-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/22140344\/shutterstock_456822229-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chevin-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/22140344\/shutterstock_456822229-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chevin-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/22140344\/shutterstock_456822229-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chevin-assets.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/22140344\/shutterstock_456822229-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having a\u00a0comprehensive daily checklist to keep your fleet\u00a0on the road is an important step towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-us\/learning-zone\/fleet-driver-safety-training\/\">ensuring the safety of your drivers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Regulations can vary from country to country,\u00a0so\u00a0we\u2019ve compiled a list of the essentials you should\u00a0include in your inspections. Make these checks\u00a0a\u00a0part of your daily routine and you\u2019ll be on the road to safety in no time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Daily\u00a0Checks<\/h4>\n<p>There are a number of\u00a0vehicle\u00a0checks that each driver should be making daily\u00a0before they set off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>External\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before you get\u00a0into\u00a0your vehicle, make sure you\u2019ve checked over the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Condition of vehicle bodywork, windscreen, windows and lights<\/li>\n<li>Condition of windscreen wiper blades<\/li>\n<li>Cleanness of windscreen, windows, mirrors, lights and license plate<\/li>\n<li>Security of load, trailer or roof rack<\/li>\n<li>Condition of tires and tire pressure<\/li>\n<li>Availability of spare wheel\u00a0and\u00a0jack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Internal\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re sat in the vehicle,\u00a0take a look\u00a0over the following\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0particularly if it\u2019s a shared vehicle,\u00a0as the driver before you may have adjusted things to suit them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mirror positioning<\/li>\n<li>Seat belt condition &amp; function<\/li>\n<li>Head\u00a0rest\u00a0positioning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth checking these vital functions before you set off:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Warning lights<\/li>\n<li>Headlights and brake lights<\/li>\n<li>Indicators<\/li>\n<li>Horn<\/li>\n<li>Washers and wipers<\/li>\n<li>Brakes<\/li>\n<li>Fuel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Weekly\u00a0Checks<\/h4>\n<p>A more thorough inspection can be conducted at weekly intervals to check\u00a0fluid levels\u00a0and\u00a0various functions. You should be looking at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engine oil<\/li>\n<li>Coolant<\/li>\n<li>Windscreen wash<\/li>\n<li>Brake\/clutch fluid<\/li>\n<li>Power steering fluid<\/li>\n<li>Oil or waste leaks<\/li>\n<li>Battery condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check that your vehicle also has the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vehicle handbook<\/li>\n<li>Fire extinguisher<\/li>\n<li>First aid kit and torch<\/li>\n<li>Warning\u00a0triangle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>General\u00a0Tips\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-us\/learning-zone\/why-is-fleet-vehicle-maintenance-important\/\">maintaining\u00a0your fleet vehicles<\/a>\u00a0easy\u00a0by keeping them clean and tidy.\u00a0A well-looked after vehicle\u00a0is easier to check over\u00a0and\u00a0will\u00a0make it a lot easier\u00a0to spot new issues as they arise.<\/p>\n<p>We also advise making\u00a0sure equipment is well-stowed to avoid potential injury when driving.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Streamline Your Data Capture\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keeping on top of data can be hard when every single issue needs to be logged. Make your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-us\/learning-zone\/fleet-inspections\/\">fleet inspections<\/a> easier with digital data capture.<\/p>\n<p>Electronic data collection forms\u00a0allow you to record\u00a0inspection data\u00a0from your cell or tablet,\u00a0streamlining\u00a0your daily checks\u00a0and eliminating\u00a0the need for\u00a0unreliable paper processes.\u00a0The data feeds directly\u00a0into\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevinfleet.com\/en-us\/\">smart fleet management software<\/a>, where it\u2019s securely stored\u00a0for you to access at any time.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to take your daily inspections up a gear? 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