if i cant see my truck then everytime i return to it i check it as have had the clowns pull the pin, put hand brake on etc.
at the end of the day when your out on the road your the one that is in charge so it be you that gets the bollocking when it goes wrong and all for the sake of a 2 minute walk around the truck checking the obvious
When I stop at services or anywhere, when I return to the truck, I always make a habit of walking round, checking back doors, curtains have no slashes, buckles still all done up, trailer brake, and most importantly check the pin!! Also a quick check for any damage!! Would be a nightmare if dropped a trailer down the road!! Plus its good for a quick leg stretch!!!
So far we have been given ‘10 minutes’, ’ 3 minutes’, ‘2 minutes’ for a walk around check. Is there a consensus as to which is right? I dont want to look like a dud taking 10 minutes walking around my rig, when 2 minutes would suffice. …
nodding donkey:
So far we have been given ‘10 minutes’, ’ 3 minutes’, ‘2 minutes’ for a walk around check. Is there a consensus as to which is right? I dont want to look like a dud taking 10 minutes walking around my rig, when 2 minutes would suffice. …
It takes as long as it takes.
It’s not a check like the morning check, but a ‘know it’s right in your head’ check…
Depending which way it’s parked, but basically, I check dogclip - if that’s on pin hasn’t been pulled - if it’s not got one, physically check the pin.
Numberplate - I’ve had 1 stolen.
Rear doors - if unlocked, just open them up and have a quick gander, and then you’ll KNOW they’re closed when you close them. If knackered just look at them of course 
That’s about it for me, I know some say checking wheel nuts etc, but if you’ve done that properly in the morning, then you should be confident, but it wouldn’t do any harm and takes no time at all, kick the tyres too if doing that, incase you’ve got a puncture.
However, I HAVE been driving down the road and seen my o/s/r door swing open, but it was opened by some kids at a set of lights, I know this because the ■■■■■■■ were still laughing their heads off - I locked my cab before going to close the door in case they were after my phone / sat nav / wallet…
In defence of minger I see many drivers return to their lorries that do not perform any obvious checks and just drive off. However, I must say that I totally agree with those that have levelled criticism at minger because they are right. Just because others don’t check is no excuse plus it’s there problem if an issue occurs, ultimately we are responsible for our own lorry and load and as always prevention is better than cure. We can all make mistakes despite this after all we are only human aren’t we?
I find that after unloading and loading are good opportunities in order to do a visual check apart from when leaving unattended for any length of time.
Had my pin pulled in my first week of driving. Fortunately, everything was fresh in my head and I checked. Thats a habit I kept. Ultimately, as others have said, you are responsible if anything goes wrong.
I always check the fifth wheel
We used to do it to our own mates in the forces, but drop the whole trailer, pin, legs, leads the lot. (So no damage was actually done). One lad hit the motorway before he noticed! Haha, was a quick lesson to teach and I always do a quick walk round ever since. Only takes a min, I’ve never had anything wrong in 10 years civvy street but I still have my little wonder round.
I’ve found a glass bottle and a piece of pallet with nails upward under tyres after a stop.
To the OP were your doors closed when you stopped or clipped open running empty (possible with high winds forcast).
I’m surprised that so far no one has blamed either a nasty flip flop or a disgruntled and jealous agency driver 
The-Snowman:
I’m surprised that so far no one has blamed either a nasty flip flop or a disgruntled and jealous agency driver
Its the kind off thing that agency employed flip flops do
Dipper_Dave:
Minger:
Wtf?? I was 5 mins going to the loo, why should I check whether a moron had clipped my door?? What is wrong with you?Im gonna take a wild stab in the dark at this and say…Because its your responsibility.
Totally agree
Always check when you return to your vehicle, no matter how little time it was left.
In the days off rope and sheet, you would want to check the ropes everytime you stop, I still go round kick the tyres check the pin lights doors, and general condition off the vehicle, I’m not meaning an MOT just taking time to notice anything out of the ordinary, saves a lot off trouble later
Colin_scottish:
Should have checked that when you didnthe walk round before leaving to continue on the journey and then you would have noticed then problem sorted before you get near the road were you lazy and could not be arsed to walk round was it rain and you did not want to get wet
A walk around check each time you return to the motor ? Jesus wept . What have we coming into this industry these days 
Its terrible when you have a problem with your back doors.
Tenner spent at the local chemist is the way forward.
Minger:
Wtf?? I was 5 mins going to the loo, why should I check whether a moron had clipped my door?? What is wrong with you?
That’s why proper drivers ■■■■ up their wheels, always keep their truck in sight.
Another poster disappears off into the sunset when they realise they have described their own actions as that of a wuckfit. Oh well.
Chester1 I don’t think anyone is advocating a full daily check(the clue is in the name) but instead of getting in the drivers door and continuing on his merry way. Walk to the passenger door, then walk the long way to the drivers door, keeping your eyes peeled for something that has changed since your daily check…
Colin_scottish:
Should have checked that when you didnthe walk round before leaving to continue on the journey and then you would have noticed then problem sorted before you get near the road were you lazy and could not be arsed to walk round was it rain and you did not want to get wet
Says the man too lazy to bother with punctuation.
Minger:
why should I check whether a moron had clipped my door??
Because someone may have unclipped it so it swings open when you drive off maybe? 
nodding donkey:
So far we have been given ‘10 minutes’, ’ 3 minutes’, ‘2 minutes’ for a walk around check. Is there a consensus as to which is right? I dont want to look like a dud taking 10 minutes walking around my rig, when 2 minutes would suffice. …
No we have not - times quoted for the walk-round have been 10 seconds, 30 seconds and two minutes. The other times were referring to the length of the stop, not the checks
As everybody says a quick walk round takes 30 seconds but it’s a sad state for the industry that it’s got to this stage.
What’s happened to this country I blame the new drivers and the lower class 2 drivers[emoji6]
Keep them buttoned up ladies
