Commercial Vehicle Driveaway Eligibility & Readiness Checklist
Confirm your commercial vehicle qualifies for professional driveaway before dispatch. Use this checklist for every unit - single truck, dealer trade, or full fleet.
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Mechanical
- Operational engine and drivetrain
- Serviceable transmission and clutch
- Working brake system (service + parking)
- Adequate tire tread and pressure
- Functional steering and suspension
- Battery holds charge
- No active DEF/emissions faults
Safety
- All lights and turn signals functional
- Mirrors intact and adjustable
- Wipers and washers operational
- Horn functional
- Seat belts operable
- Fire extinguisher and triangles onboard
Documentation
- Current registration or trip permit
- Title or bill of sale accessible
- Proof of insurance or waiver on file
- IFTA / IRP documentation for interstate
- Recent DOT inspection (if applicable)
Access
- Legal commercial pickup and delivery site
- Adequate turning radius for tractor
- Yard hours align with driver schedule
- Authorized release contact onsite
- Sufficient fuel for first fill
Driveaway disqualifiers
If any of the following apply, driveaway is not the right method - use trailer transport instead.
- Non-running engine or drivetrain failure
- Inoperable brakes or steering
- Oversize load (over 8.5' wide, 13.5' tall)
- Expired registration with no trip permit
- Undisclosed mechanical defects
- Salvage title without release paperwork
- Restricted-access site with no coordination