Start with the Assigned Trailer
Record the trailer or unit number so your notes identify the right equipment. A useful concern report says what you observed and where: for example, a lamp that does not illuminate or visible damage near a particular wheel. Include the location on the trailer rather than a broad note such as “lights” or “tire problem.”
If a concern was reported previously, check its status through your carrier's process. This worksheet is a place to organize observations; it does not replace any required inspection report or repair record.
Keep Observation and Repair Separate
Describe what you can see from a safe position and leave the testing to the procedures you were trained on. You do not need to name a failed part to report a concern clearly. For example, “left rear marker lamp dark” is more useful to a technician than “lights not right.” Say what you noticed, where it is, and whether it was already reported.
This resource focuses on the trailer. It does not cover every check required for the tractor, vehicle combination, cargo, or operation.