Valid Certificate of Fitness (COF) / roadworthy on board and unexpired

Tyres — tread depth ≥1.6 mm, no cuts/bulges, correct pressure (incl. spares)

Service & parking brakes effective; air system holds pressure, no leaks

Lights, indicators, reflectors and hazard markings functional

Speed governor / limiter fitted and sealed (≤80 km/h)

Fifth-wheel coupling, kingpin and landing legs secure (articulated units)

No fuel/oil leaks; exhaust spark arrestor fitted and clear of tank

Tank calibration / legal-for-trade certificate valid (dip chart matches)

Hydrostatic / pressure-vacuum test certificate within period

Shell free of cracks, dents, corrosion or weep at welds/baffles

Pressure / vacuum relief vents operational and not obstructed

Manlids / dome covers seal correctly; gaskets sound; no vapour leak

Internal/foot valves & emergency (bottom) shut-off operate and seal

Bottom-loading API adaptors / vapour recovery couplers leak-free

Overfill prevention sensors (optic/2-wire) tested and functional

Earthing/bonding cable, clamp and reel continuous (<10 Ω to chassis)

Battery isolator switch fitted and functional

No unauthorised electrical/hot-work modifications in hazardous zone

Anti-static / conductive discharge hoses in good condition, test in date

2 × DCP fire extinguishers (min 9 kg) serviced, sealed, accessible

Spill kit on board — absorbents, drip trays, plug/patch, bund

Wheel chocks (×2) and reflective warning triangles/cones

First-aid kit complete and within expiry

Emergency / TREM card and SDS for the product carried on board

Correct UN number & Class 3 flammable diamond displayed all sides/rear

HAZCHEM / orange hazard plate correct for product

Driver PPE: fire-retardant overalls, anti-static boots, goggles, gloves

No-smoking / no naked-flame signage intact

BERA dangerous-goods transport permit/licence valid

Driver PrDG (dangerous goods) and DG training certificate valid

Vehicle DG compliance / operator card valid

Goods-in-Transit (GIT) insurance cover in force

Consignment note / delivery instruction matches product & quantity

Driver hours-of-service / fatigue declaration completed