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Who could tell me what’s the detailed path, step by step, that a DVIR follows from the moment I create it, to the moment an issue in the truck is fixed and the report is shared back to the me? I would also like to know the difference between people doing it manually versus others doing it electronically. I'm curious to see how different companies do this.

I can help with this. A driver must complete a post trip physical inspection of his entire vehicle if it is DOT registered at the end of his shift. This is a step by step walk around inspection. He must record any defects and make notes on each defect. The report must include the Drivers Name, Carriers Details, location, time and date. The driver must physically sign the DVIR and date it at time of signing.

If there is no defect found. The DVIR is complete and no pre trip sign off is required.

If there is a defect found then the driver must notify a qualified mechanic and provide him the DVIR. Once the defect is repaired, the mechanic MUST physically sign off on the repair and state either the repair is satisfactory for safe use of the motor vehicle OR that no repair is required for safe use.

The driver must complete that DVIR by checking the mechanics notes and ensure he is satisfied with the repair. He the signs the DVIR and gives a copy to the carrier for safe record keeping.

Electronic DVIRs must do all of the above to ensure they are compliant. Many solutions claim to be compliant but the only one I have seen is Whip Around.

Hope this helps

We are looking to switch from JJ Keller paper books to an electronic DVIR but almost all solutions I’ve seen out there do not have the capability of a mechanic signing the DVIR when the defect is corrected. From my understanding, this is a must have when selecting an eDVIR. Is this the case?

We have looked at Samsara, Verizon Connect, KeepTruckin, various ELD solutions, Qualcomm, Geotab and none of these eDVIR solution have this. The only eDVIR that had this was a company called Whip Around. Does this mean they are the only compliant eDVIR in the USA?