Vehicle inspections are a critical component of every driver’s day, and on-going day-to-day fleet maintenance. Without accurate and consistent inspection reporting valuable fleet maintenance information is lost or never utilized.

Paper-based DVIR

Most fleets currently use a paper-based process for inspection reporting. The driver walks around the vehicle and/or trailer with a clipboard and a form checking off each area of the form and recording issues as they see them. One copy is kept with the driver and another is filed in the back office.

This process has been in place for many years. Drivers and transportation managers are accustom to this process. However, the data collected is rarely utilized to improve the maintenance of a fleet and proliferates a lack of accountability with drivers.

The Problem* Limited visibility into the condition of the fleet * Lack of accountability for drivers * A paper-based process is cumbersome and wasteful * Increased risk of regulatory violation

First Generation Electronic DVIRWith the advancement of in-cab technology, software providers have created the first generation of electronic DVIR. Unfortunately, these applications typically do nothing to enhance the paper-based process they are designed to replace. Often the same problems indicated for the paper-based process still exist with these first generation electronic DVIRs.

With vehicle inspection reporting playing a front line role in the care and management of a fleet, why does it continue to receive minimal development and innovation?

MobileConductor™’s DVIR

Diverging from industry norms, the DVIR feature within MobileConductor™ takes the vehicle inspection process and reporting to a higher level with greater driver accountability and enhanced inspection data capture. Below is a list of the MobileConductor™ DVIR feature components. We believe this is why our solution stands above the crowd.

• Customized inspection lists based on vehicle type
• Questions grouped logically and optimized to simplify the reporting process
• Multiple data-entry format options for enhanced data collection (check box, dropdowns, text input, validation/scanning input)
• Accurate and thorough completion ensured through the use of a mobile handheld devices and optional validation barcodes placed around the vehicle
• Photo capture available for any field or documentation need
• Date and time stamp on every inspection field
• Manager sign-off functionality for critical inspection needs
• Vehicle disablement feature
• Driver signature capture for accountability
• Reports stored on MobileConductor™ server
• Immediate access for DOT inspections, printing, or emailing
• Immediate issue alerts to management and maintenance staff
• Specific portal view for maintenance to manage equipment and inspections, view inspection data, and reporting
• Safety feature requires maintenance staff to confirm the repair and make the vehicle active

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