01
Cab & safety equipment
Watch for: warning lights, poor visibility, missing safety equipment.
Rig Toolbox original guideInspect the whole rig.
Inspect the whole rig.
Miss nothing.
A practical 10-zone tractor-trailer walk-around built for quick use on your phone. Tap each item as you inspect it, or print a clean copy.
Recommended walk-around
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Begin in the cab, move around the tractor, inspect the coupling, then finish around the trailer.
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Before you begin
Park, secure, observe.
Use a safe, level location when possible. Apply the parking brake, secure the vehicle according to company procedure, and stay clear of traffic and moving equipment.
Stop and report
Do not operate the vehicle when a defect makes it unsafe or when your jurisdiction or company requires the vehicle to be placed out of service.
10 inspection zones
Follow the rig from front to back
These are memory prompts, not a replacement for required training, regulations, or your carrier’s inspection procedure.
02
Front of tractor
Watch for: cracked lenses, loose parts, active leaks.
03
Engine compartment
Watch for: leaks, fraying, looseness, damaged wiring.
04
Steering axle & front brakes
Watch for: leaks, shifted parts, missing fasteners.
05
Wheels & tires
Watch for: low tire, rust trails, shiny threads, oil at hub.
06
Drive axle & suspension
Watch for: deflated bags, rubbing, leaks, damaged mounts.
07
Coupling & behind cab
Watch for: gap at apron, unlocked jaws, stretched lines.
08
Trailer front & sides
Watch for: holes, frame damage, loose landing gear.
09
Trailer tandem, brakes & tires
Watch for: unlocked pin, damaged tire, loose brake part.
10
Rear of trailer & final check
Watch for: open latch, damaged guard, light failure.
Use the same words at every zone:Mounted securelyNot cracked, bent or brokenNot leakingNo loose or missing parts
Canada + United States
One method. Different legal details.
Minimum measurements, inspection report rules and out-of-service criteria can differ by province, territory, state, vehicle and operation. Follow the law that applies to the trip and your carrier’s approved procedure.