Conducting Inspections

Learn the essential steps and best practices for conducting thorough inspections to ensure compliance and safety in your workplace.

Overview

The Motive Driver App simplifies the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) process, allowing drivers to quickly complete inspections and share findings with fleet managers in real time.

  • Efficient inspections: Use the intuitive checklist and step-by-step workflow to complete inspections quickly, ensuring all necessary tasks are covered.
  • Clear defect reporting: Log defects with detailed notes and attach photos to provide clear communication on any issues that need attention.
  • Regulatory compliance: Stay compliant with FMCSA and DOT regulations by using built-in inspection templates, ensuring your fleet meets legal requirements.
  • Instant report submission: Submit completed reports instantly, allowing fleet managers to review findings and take prompt action as needed.

Performing a daily inspection

  1. Log in to the Driver App and click on Logs.
     

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  2. Select the day for which you want to create an inspection report.
     

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  3. Select Inspection.
  4. Tap the + sign on the screen.
     

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  5. The ADD INSPECTION prompt appears asking to choose between the inspection types.
     

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  6. Click Vehicle Inspection.
     

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  7. For a vehicle inspection, click on Vehicle Inspection and enter the Vehicle ID.
  8. Fill in the General information.
  9. Click on Parts and choose if there’s a Defect or No Defect.
     

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  10. If there’s Defect, add the Defect Type as Major or Minor, add Notes, and the Photo of the defect.
  11. Click on Sign and add your signature. Click on Save.

Daily Trailer Inspection Report

  1. Log in to the Driver App and click on Logs.
     

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  2. Select the day for which you want to create an inspection report.
     

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  3. Select Inspection.
  4. Tap the + sign on the screen.
     

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  5. Select Trailer Inspection from the ADD INSPECTION section.
  6. Enter the Trailer ID and click Next.
  7. Fill in the General information.
  8. Click on Parts and choose if there’s Defect or No Defect.
  9. If there’s Defect, add the Defect Type as Major or Minor, add Notes, and the Photo of the defect.
  10. Click on Sign and add your signature. Click on Save.

 

FAQs

Can I edit an inspection after submitting it?

No. Once submitted, inspections cannot be changed. To correct errors, start a new inspection and notify your fleet manager.

How do I attach photos to a defect report?

Tap the camera icon while entering defect details to take a photo or upload one from your gallery.

What if I forget to sign my inspection?

You must sign the inspection electronically before you can submit it.

Are these inspections compliant with FMCSA regulations?

Yes. Inspections completed in the Motive Driver App meet FMCSA and DOT DVIR requirements.

Who can view my inspection reports?

Fleet managers and admins with the appropriate permissions can view submitted inspections in real time.

Can I complete inspections without an internet connection?

Yes. Inspections can be completed offline and will automatically sync once you're back online.

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