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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.

Built for: Trucking Logistics Fleet Operations Construction

What's inside this template

Front of Vehicle

  • Headlights, turn signals, marker lights functional (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Windshield wipers operational; washer fluid full (weight 1.0)
  • Hood latches secure; no fluid leaks under engine (weight 1.0)
  • Tires: ≥4/32" tread on steers, ≥2/32" on drives (critical · weight 1.0)
  • License plate present, illuminated, and legible (weight 1.0)

Driver Side

  • Mirror clean and properly adjusted (weight 1.0)
  • Door, lock, and hinges operational (weight 1.0)
  • Fuel cap secured (weight 1.0)
  • Air leaks: drum brakes, slack adjusters, drag link (critical · weight 1.0)

Rear

  • Tail lights, brake lights, reflective tape intact (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Mud flaps present and not torn (weight 1.0)
  • Trailer connection: kingpin locked, glad hands sealed (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Cargo secured per DOT load securement standards (critical · weight 1.0)

In-Cab

  • Brake test: parking brake holds; service brake firm (critical · weight 1.0)
  • Air pressure builds to 100+ psi within 3 min (weight 1.0)
  • Low-air warning at 60 psi works (weight 1.0)
  • Steering free play <2" (weight 1.0)
  • Required documents on board (medical card, license, log) (critical · weight 1.0)

Common use cases

CDL daily inspection
FMCSA compliance
Fleet management
Roadside-readiness

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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