DVIR: meaning and examples
A DVIR (driver vehicle inspection report) is a written report a driver completes after checking a vehicle, listing any defects found. Some countries, including the US for commercial vehicles, have rules that require one.
How it works
A DVIR is a driver's written report on the condition of a vehicle. The driver checks key items such as brakes, lights, tyres and steering, and records any defects. In the US, rules require commercial drivers to complete one.
The idea reaches beyond regulated fleets. A dated record of a pre-trip check shows the vehicle was looked at and what was found, which helps when something is disputed later.
Rules differ by country and vehicle type, so check what applies to you.
A check, then the fix
Illustration: a driver notes a cracked mirror on Monday's check. The defect goes on the vehicle's fault list, and when the mirror is replaced the repair is logged with the receipt.
How to track it in Loggy
Loggy has inspections and prestart checks you can run on a vehicle and keep on its record. If your work is covered by a legal inspection-report rule, check what form that rule requires.
- Run an inspection or prestart check on the vehicle from the Add button.
- Add any defect you find as a fault.
- Log the repair and clear the fault when it is fixed.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a Loggy inspection a legal DVIR?
Not necessarily. Loggy keeps a record of the check. If a rule requires a particular form, use that form and keep it with the vehicle's record.
What does DVIR stand for?
Driver vehicle inspection report.
How is it different from a prestart check?
A prestart check is the walk-around before use. A DVIR is the written report of one, in the US form for commercial drivers.