VEHICLE INSPECTION WITH PARKING BRAKE ASSIST

A vehicle system including a pre-trip inspection algorithm includes a service brake controller for controlling service brakes at a plurality of wheel ends of a vehicle and for monitoring a change of state of the vehicle, a parking brake controller for controlling parking brakes at a plurality of wheel ends and in communication with the service brake controller; and a driver interface unit in communication with the service brake controller for receiving a driver request for an automated pre-trip inspection of a vehicle. In response to the driver request for an automated pre-trip inspection, the service brake controller automatically applies the service brakes and in response to a change of state of the vehicle, the parking brake controller applies the parking brakes automatically.