A HGV walkaround check is the daily inspection completed before a lorry, HGV or goods vehicle goes into service. Operators may also call this an HGV daily check or daily walkaround report. The aim is to give drivers a clear process to follow, help spot visible defects before operation, and create a reliable record that operators can review later.
An HGV walkaround check is the inspection a driver carries out before using a lorry, HGV or goods vehicle in service. The check helps spot visible issues before the journey starts and creates a clear record that the inspection took place.
In practice, operators often use both terms. HGV means heavy goods vehicle and is common in official guidance. HGV means heavy goods vehicle and is also widely used in the lorry and goods vehicle sector.
This guide focuses on HGV walkaround checks and how a digital logbook can help operators keep tidy, searchable records.
Check visible lighting items and reflectors are in order.
Look for visible tyre or wheel issues before operation.
Check mirrors, glass and obvious exterior condition.
Note visible body damage or anything obviously unsafe.
Look for any issue that should be reported before the vehicle is used.
Confirm the driver is checking the intended vehicle and completing the record properly.
Paper forms can be slower to review and harder to organise later. Digital records make it easier to keep completed checks together, search them and export them when needed.
HGV Log Book is built around that workflow: drivers complete a daily check on their phone, sign on-screen, and the company dashboard stores the completed record for later review.
It is the daily inspection carried out before a bus, coach or other heavy goods vehicle is used. Many operators also call this a HGV daily check.
A completed record should include the vehicle, date, time, checklist results, defect note where needed and driver sign-off.
It is the daily inspection carried out before a lorry, HGV or goods vehicle is used.