Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection (DVIR)
DOT-compliant DVIR per 49 CFR 396.11 — covers pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip walkaround for commercial vehicles.
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.
Built for: Trucking · Logistics · Fleet Operations · Construction
What's inside this template
Front of Vehicle
- Headlights, turn signals, marker lights functional
- Windshield wipers operational; washer fluid full
- Hood latches secure; no fluid leaks under engine
- Tires: ≥4/32" tread on steers, ≥2/32" on drives
- License plate present, illuminated, and legible
Driver Side
- Mirror clean and properly adjusted
- Door, lock, and hinges operational
- Fuel cap secured
- Air leaks: drum brakes, slack adjusters, drag link
Rear
- Tail lights, brake lights, reflective tape intact
- Mud flaps present and not torn
- Trailer connection: kingpin locked, glad hands sealed
- Cargo secured per DOT load securement standards
In-Cab
- Brake test: parking brake holds; service brake firm
- Air pressure builds to 100+ psi within 3 min
- Low-air warning at 60 psi works
- Steering free play <2"
- Required documents on board (medical card, license, log)
Common use cases
Frequently asked questions
Does this satisfy the federal DVIR requirement?
Yes — covers items required by 49 CFR 396.11. Drivers must report any defect that would affect safe operation; carriers must repair or certify "no repair needed" before the next dispatch.
Do drivers need to fill this out if no defects were found?
Per 49 CFR 396.11(a)(2), yes — a "no defects" DVIR is still required after every trip. Some carriers use ELD-integrated DVIRs to streamline this.
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.