KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY Serial No.
TRUCKS INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Gate No. ____________Truck Reg. No. ____________________Trailer No.________________
Company: ________________________________ Date of Inspection ____________________
The checklist is a living document and will be reviewed as and when necessary.
Note: Truck refers to cargo carrying vehicle/equipment including tractors, trailers etc.
Mark if the condition is fully complied with, X if not.
No. Description Status Remarks
1. The driver has valid Driving license and Port Pass (check
date/confirm company working for and details of Port Pass)
2. The driver has the basic PPE’s (safety helmet, safety shoes and
reflector)
3. The truck is fitted with safety belt. Is the driver belted?
4. The vehicle has valid insurance and inspection certificate and
genuine number plates
5. The truck is able to “self-start” and the terminal connectors are in
good order
6. The truck has horn and reverse bleeper functioning properly and
audible
7. The wind screen is firmly secured and wipers working properly
8. The truck has at least one suitable driving side mirror on each
side
9. The handbrake and foot brakes are functioning properly. There
are NO airline pressure leaks, brake boosters are all intact.
10. Trailer is coupled to the prime mover ( lights and brakes systems)
11. All lights -indicators and warning hazards are working properly
12. All the tyres are in good condition (none of the tyres is worn out
or damaged and none is missing)
13. No wheel has more than one nut missing
14. The truck is provided with two metal stoppers/wheel chokes
chained to the vehicle
15. The fifth wheel mounting has no missing or loose bolts
16. The truck is provided with two warning triangles (Life Savers),
First Aid box and fire extinguisher
17. Vehicle fitted with appropriate reflectors, both front and rear
18. The truck exhaust is silent, free of leaks and NOT smoky
19. Check for oil leaks from steering box, engine and differential.
20. The drivers’ cabin is free from combustibles and is in well
maintained condition
21. Vehicle carrying steel coils should have appropriate steel cradles
and wires or chains plus turnbuckles for lashing
22. The twist locks are in serviceable condition
23. The truck has good and adequate tarpaulin
24. General bodywork and load platform free of defects
25. Suitability of truck to carry assigned cargo
Inspector’s comments:
Name of Inspector:_____________ C/No. /PP ___________Designation: ___________Sign:_______ Date:___________
Name of Driver:_________________ C/No. /PP ______________ Sign:________________ Date:____________