Checklist for the inspection before departure

1. Front and engine compartment

1.1 Lighting

Low beam

High beam

Turn signal

Hazard warning lights

License plate lighting       

clearance lights

fog lights, if applicable

1.2 Exterior control

Exterior mirrors

License plate

Windshield

Windscreen wiper system

1.3 Engine compartment

Engine hood and interior

Coolant

Oil level

Oil or fuel loss excluded

Brake fluid

2. Sides

2.1 Lighting

Side reflectors

Clearance lights

2.2 Exterior inspection

Air filter

Tank

Connections/Battery

board fasteners/canvas cover

Fifth wheel

2.3 Tires

Rims/wheel keys

Tire condition

Tread

Air pressure

3. Rear/Load compartment

3.1 Lighting

Taillights

Brake lights

Reflectors

License plate lighting

Rear fog light

3.2 Load securing

Load secured

sufficient tension belts/chains available

Lashing equipment and anti-slip mats available

Securing of swap bodies, containers and bins

3.3 External inspection

License plate

HU and SP sticker

4. Driver's cab

Indicator lights

Steering mirror

Fuel level

Signal horn

Pressure gauge

Brake test

Rear view mirror

Seat test

Pedal test

Warning light

Heater

Controls

5. Control unit

proper function guaranteed

Seal intact

function control lamp on

sufficient and correct record sheets present

activity records of the last 28 days available

if a digital control unit is used: sufficient spare rolls available       

6. Other accessories

6.1 Equipment

High visibility vest

Flashlight

Dangerous goods warning sign, if applicable

6.2 Papers

Vehicle documents

Freight documents

Tremcards

dangerous goods papers, if applicable

7. Winter operation

proper tires

snow chains/start-up aid

Antifreeze/coolant

Antifreeze windscreen wiper system

Antifreeze headlight washer system

Aids for de-icing (ice scraper, de-icing spray)

Blanket

Vehicle/tarpaulin cleared of ice and snow