Planning
A Tow Truck Spill Kit Checklist
Build the kit around likely tasks, trained roles, inspection, and restocking, not a generic item count.
Keep the kit ready for the calls this truck handles. A short inventory check should show what is present, what is damaged and what needs replacing.
Choose the working supplies
Include a source-area control, appropriate surface absorbents, drain protection where needed, the employer's selected protective equipment and used-material supplies. Choose quantities from actual use and the truck's operating requirements.
Arrange for quick access
Keep the folded mat and absorbents protected from moisture, sharp rigging and crushing loads. Put the first items needed near the compartment opening. The driver should be able to find them without unloading unrelated equipment.
Close shortages before dispatch
Check condition as well as count. A damaged or contaminated mat is not usable stock. Assign each shortage to a person who can replenish the truck, then record when the required inventory is restored.
Use on the job
Truck kit inspection
Frequently asked questions
Questions this guide answers
What should be included in a tow truck spill kit?
Include controls for the leak source, pads or loose absorbents, socks or drain protection where needed, PPE selected by the employer, used-material packaging, and a restocking record.
Where should Spill Diaper be stored on the truck?
Use a clean, dry compartment where the folded mat, binding, four cords, and four hooks are protected from sharp tools, crushing loads, and contamination.
How often should the kit be inspected?
Check it at the start of shift, after every documented use, and on the fleet's regular inventory schedule. Every shortage should create a replenishment action.