We have checklists for daily local, daily long trajectory, driver change, and weekly checks.
If you're maintaining your vehicle properly then I don't think you need anything more than a daily check of fluid levels , belts, and lights, a check of windscreen wiper function, a brake check in the first few feet/metres when moving off, followed by a horn check when you're not going to bother anyone around you.
If setting off on a long enough trip that you're likely to wear out brake pads or tyres then consider when/where to replace them. If you're going somewhere where new pads are likely to be difficult to find, take some (you can replace them yourself easily); if going somewhere where tyre availability will be a challenge, check where on your route they may be available and/or less expensive, and consider replacing them before leaving. For example, if you think you'll need new tyres when you're travelling through Brazil and you'll be in Argentina before arriving in Brazil, buy the new tyres in Argentina.
