Forklift Daily Inspection Report
A pre-shift record for one forklift or other powered industrial truck: the visual walk-around and the operating checks, every defect with whether the truck must come out of service, who it was reported to, and what was repaired.
ReportDraft Safety from C$16 a month. 14-day free trial with your first report and up to 5 template downloads. Card required, nothing charged today, cancel anytime. Need just one? One forklift daily inspection report for C$25, no subscription.
Sample notes, 111 words
Company: Lakeside Distribution, Dock B Truck: FL-07 Make and model: Toyota 8FGCU25, propane Hours: 11,482 Date: 10/09/2026, 1st shift ...
We sorted 17 items into 4 sections and flagged 2 to fix soon.
- Fix soonVisual check (truck off)
Seat belt latch won't stay buckled
- Fix soonOperating check (truck running)
Backup alarm not working
- Worth watchingVisual check (truck off)
Capacity plate faded, can't read the load centre
2 Ontario rules on your checklist, including the annual thorough examination by a competent person, with a signed record.
Filled in for you
14 days free, nothing to pay today. After your first report, your name, licence and company details fill in by themselves. Or preview your own notes first, no sign-up.
What goes in it
Every forklift daily inspection report from ReportDraft follows the same professional structure, so clients and reviewers find things where they expect them.
- Visual check (truck off)No engine oil, coolant, gasoline or diesel leaks, Tires and wheels: condition, wear, chunks, lug nuts, Forks: no cracks, bends or heel wear; fork locks working, Mast, lift chains, carriage and backrest, Hydraulic hoses, cylinders and fittings, with no hydraulic leaks, Overhead guard and operator compartment, Capacity plate, decals and warnings in place and legible, Battery, cables and connector (no acid leaks), or LPG tank, valve, hose and bracket (no gas leak or smell), Seat, seat belt or operator restraint
- Operating check (truck running)Horn, Lights, backup alarm and warning devices, Steering, Service brakes and parking brake, Lift, lower, tilt and attachment controls, Travel controls, accelerator and seat or deadman switch, Gauges, hour meter, battery charge and warning indicators
- Defects and actionsItem, Defect, Action taken, Reported to, Status
- Operator remarksAnything else the operator noted about the truck that is not a rated item, only from the notes; leave empty otherwise.
How it works
1. Add your notes. Type or paste what you saw. Rate items with one tap if you like.
2. Get a draft. Findings, recommendations and a summary are written for you, in your report's structure.
3. Check, sign, send. A completeness list shows anything missing. Sign to lock the PDF and download Word too.
Why it pays for itself
Forklift daily inspection report rules by province
The key rule in each province or territory, linked to the official text. Each guide lists every rule with its sources, and each template is set up for that province or territory. Last reviewed October 13, 2026.
Template preview
Questions
What goes in a forklift daily inspection report?
A pre-shift record for one forklift or other powered industrial truck: the visual walk-around and the operating checks, every defect with whether the truck must come out of service, who it was reported to, and what was repaired. ReportDraft lays it out in 4 sections: visual check (truck off), operating check (truck running), defects and actions, operator remarks.
Do my province or territory's rules change the report?
Pick your province or territory when you start. Where we have checked a local requirement against official sources, it is added to your completeness list with a link to the source.
Can I edit the draft?
Yes. Every finding, rating and sentence is editable before you sign. Your own entries always win over anything drafted from your notes.
What do I get at the end?
A signed, locked PDF for your client and an editable Word file, both with your company details. Signed reports keep a fingerprint so later changes are visible.
Which plan covers it?
ReportDraft Safety covers a forklift daily inspection report along with workplace safety inspections, incident reports, fire extinguisher inspections, vehicle inspections (dvir). Forklift Inspections is also sold on its own.
Part of ReportDraft Safety
Safety and workplace management: every report and plan