Masterlist

Keep your trucks and tools running when you need them most. Regular checks prevent breakdowns on job sites, extend equipment life, and save you from expensive emergency repairs that always seem to happen at the worst time.

• Inspect Company Vehicles
  Catch vehicle problems before they strand your crew on the side of the road. A quick monthly check saves tow bills and keeps your team productive instead of waiting for repairs.

  • Check Fluid Levels
    Pop the hood and check oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washer. If any are low, top them off. Running low on fluids damages engines and costs thousands to fix.
  • Inspect Tires
    Use a tire gauge to check pressure on all tires including the spare. Look for cuts, bulges, or worn tread. Bad tires blow out, cause accidents, and kill your gas mileage.
  • Test All Lights
    Turn on headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and hazards to make sure everything works. A burned-out brake light gets you pulled over and can cause rear-end accidents.
  • Check Service Schedule
    Look at the mileage and see when the next oil change, tire rotation, or major service is due. Schedule it now before you forget and blow past the deadline.
• Test Power Tools and Equipment
  Make sure your tools work before you're standing on a job site needing them. Testing takes ten minutes now versus losing half a day driving back for a replacement.

  • Check Power Cords
    Look over every cord for fraying, cuts, or exposed wire. A damaged cord can electrocute someone or start a fire. Toss any cord that looks sketchy.
  • Run Each Tool
    Turn on every power tool and let it run for a few seconds. Listen for weird noises or grinding. Mark anything that sounds wrong for repair before someone gets hurt using it.
  • Verify Safety Guards in Place
    Check that all blade guards, safety switches, and protective covers are attached and working. Missing guards cause injuries that put people in the hospital and you in court.
  • Clean and Lubricate
    Blow dust off tools and put a few drops of oil on moving parts per the manual. Clean tools last years longer and work better than ones caked with dirt.
• Review Tool and Parts Inventory
  Know what you have so you don't show up to a job missing critical supplies. Running to the store mid-job wastes time and makes you look unprepared.

  • Count Consumable Supplies
    Check how many screws, blades, filters, or other supplies you burn through regularly. Write down anything getting low so you can order it this week.
  • Find Missing Tools
    Go through your tool list and locate anything that's not where it should be. Check vehicles, job sites, and storage. Tools that walk off cost real money to replace.
  • Test Battery Equipment
    Charge all battery-powered tools and make sure batteries hold a charge. Batteries that die after five minutes need replacing before they leave you stuck.
  • Order Replacement Parts
    Look at your notes on broken equipment and order whatever parts you need to fix it. Having parts on hand means quick repairs instead of equipment sitting broken for weeks.
• Clean Work Vehicles
  A clean truck makes customers think you run a professional operation. Plus you can actually find tools when everything's organized instead of buried under trash.

  • Remove Trash
    Pull out all the garbage, empty bottles, and food wrappers from the cab and back. A truck full of trash looks bad when customers see it in their driveway.
  • Organize Tool Storage
    Put tools back in their spots and secure anything loose. Organized storage means you find what you need in seconds instead of digging for ten minutes.
  • Vacuum Interior
    Vacuum the seats, floor, and cargo area to get rid of dirt and dust. Keeping it clean prevents long-term damage to the upholstery and keeps the value up.
  • Wipe Down Surfaces
    Clean the dashboard, steering wheel, and door handles. Takes five minutes and makes the truck look maintained instead of beat to hell.
• Document All Maintenance
  Write down what you checked and fixed so you have records. Documentation helps with warranties, proves you maintain equipment, and shows when things need attention.

  • Log What You Did
    Write down today's date, what maintenance you performed, and the mileage or hours on each vehicle or equipment. This creates a history that's useful for planning future work.
  • Note Problems Found
    Record any issues you discovered, even minor ones. Tracking problems helps you spot equipment that's becoming a money pit and needs replacing.
  • Set Next Service Reminders
    Put the next maintenance date on your calendar based on the manufacturer's schedule or your log. Setting it now means you won't forget and skip maintenance.
  • Save All Receipts
    Keep receipts for parts and service in a file, either paper or digital. You need these for taxes, warranty claims, and tracking what equipment actually costs you.