Vehicle Circle Check Report at a glance
What it is: The Vehicle Circle Check Report is a pre-trip and daily vehicle inspection.
Who signs: Driver or inspector: enter the Printed name, sign in the Signature box and enter the Date.
Walk around the vehicle before the trip. Mark each item OK or Defect and describe any defect in the notes. List every defect in section 7 with the repairs made.
A filled-in Vehicle Circle Check Report example: a driver completes page 1
How to fill out Vehicle Circle Check Report, box by box
Vehicle and inspection
Enter the Make and model and the Plate or unit number.
Enter the Trailer 1 plate or unit number and the Trailer 2 plate or unit number.
Enter the Date of inspection (MM/DD/YYYY), the Time of inspection and the Odometer reading.
Enter the Location, the Driver, Inspected by (if not the driver) and the Trip or destination.
Fluids and engine compartment
In Fluids and engine compartment, for Fluid levels and leaks, mark each item OK or Defect, with Notes: Engine oil, Coolant, Brake fluid, Power steering fluid, Transmission fluid, Windshield washer fluid, Fuel level, Belts and hoses, Battery and cables, Leaks under the vehicle.
Inside the cab
For Inside inspection, mark each item OK or Defect, with Notes: Steering wheel and play, Brake pedal, Brake booster, Brake warning light, Air pressure or vacuum gauge, Low pressure or vacuum warning, Dashboard warning lights and gauges, Windshield wipers and washers, Windshield and windows, Inside mirror, Defroster and heater, Horn, Seat belts and seat security, Parking brake, Emergency equipment on board.
Lights and reflectors
For Lights and reflectors, mark each item OK or Defect, with Notes: Headlights, high and low beam, Turn signals, Brake lights, Tail and clearance lights, Hazard lights, Backup lights and alarm, Reflectors, Trailer lights.
Tires, wheels and mirrors
For Tires, wheels and mirrors, mark each item OK or Defect, with Notes: Tire tread depth, Tire pressure, Tire cuts, bulges or wear, Spare tire, Wheels and fasteners, Outside mirrors.
Body, chassis and load
For Body, chassis and load, mark each item OK or Defect, with Notes: Body damage, Doors, latches and steps, Fuel system and cap, Exhaust system, Suspension, springs and air bags, Fifth wheel, Towing and coupling devices, Air brake adjustment and lines, Load security, Load covering.
Safety equipment
In Safety equipment, for Equipment on board, mark each item Present or Missing, with Notes: First aid kit, Fire extinguisher, Warning triangles or flares, Jack and wheel wrench, Flashlight, Emergency kit and blanket, Phone or radio.
Driver's report
Under Safety defects found at the circle check, mark No or Yes. Enter the Defects observed while driving the vehicle.
By signing, you certify that the entries are complete and correct.
Driver or inspector: enter the Printed name, sign in the Signature box and enter the Date.
Defects and repairs
Under Defects found, enter the Item, the Description of defect, Major or minor and Reported to.
For Repairs required, mark Yes or No, repairs not needed.
Enter the Repairs made. The Person who repaired the defects or found repairs unnecessary enters the Printed name, the Signature and the Date.
Sources
[1] Vehicle Circle Check Report (the Official source link on this page).