Dvir And Inspection
A Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is a formal report which confirms that a driver has completed an inspection on a commercial motor vehicle. Drivers must complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and detail any mechanical defects they encounter. These inspections play an important part in improving road safety while ensuring fleet compliance.
What does a vehicle inspection include?
The following regulations must be included in vehicle inspection reports:
- Brakes and air system
- Steering mechanism
- Lights and reflectors
- Tires, wheels, and rims
- Windshield wipers
- Rear view mirrors
- Coupling equipment and fifth wheels
- Safety and emergency equipment
This training session includes the following learning objectives:
- Reviewing DVIR requirements
- Viewing an overview of the Inspect DVIR
- Accessing the Inspect DVIR
- Performing a pre-trip inspection without defects
- Performing a post-trip inspection with defects
- Confirming a discarded defect item
- Reviewing the defect inspection procedures when adding or dropping trailer