Printable CDL Lights and Walkaround Checklist

This sheet is for CDL drivers, trainers, and fleet staff who need a simple pre-trip check for lights and the outside walkaround. It covers the pre-trip inspection of lights and the external walkaround only, on one Letter-sized page.

Free printable · PDF

1 page
US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
PDF, 55 KB

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Free for personal, family and classroom use.

Use it before heading out, during practice inspections, or as a quick reminder in the yard. Print it and keep it with your route paperwork or in the cab for fast reference.

Good for

Daily pre-trip inspection practice
Cab or yard quick reference
Driver training handout

Tip: Print on cardstock if you want a sturdier checklist to keep in the cab.

7 files · PDF, DOCX, XLSX

Get every sheet: CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist Pack

This sheet plus 6 more in one download, with the editable Word and Excel files. Section-by-section CDL pre-trip checklist, a “what to look for” study sheet, a daily vehicle inspection report, a defect log and a practice tracker.

$7.00 USD, one-time 7 files · about $1.00 each