Custom Checks: When the Standard DOT List Is Not Enough

Every fleet has extra rules: customer seal verification, tank wash documentation, lift-gate tests, or cold-chain alarms. Custom checklist lines append to your pretrip so drivers see them every time.

Design tips

• Keep custom lines short and observable in the yard
• Avoid duplicating items already covered by the standard list
• Review quarterly—retire lines nobody uses

Custom checks turn your pretrip into a living standard operating procedure, not just a regulatory minimum.