Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports
Safety on the road starts with a thorough vehicle inspection to identify any potential hazards or defects. The S.A.F.E. Driver mobile app includes a pre-trip inspection form and connection inspection form for coupling dollies and trailers, all designed to get your drivers safely on the road.
Inspections are included with S.A.F.E. at no additional cost.
Inspection Report Components
1. In-Cab
- Current Odometer with Photo
- Truck Binder/Paperwork
- Check Gauges
2. Tractor: Driver Side
- Hoses, Frames, Leaks
- Fluid Levels
- Steer Tire
- Emergency Equipment
- Fuel Cap
- DEF Cap
- Rear Tires
3. Tractor: Rear
- Lights
- Upper Lights
- Flaps
- Hoses
- Pintle Hook
- Fifth Wheel
4. Tractor: Passenger Side
- Rear Tires
- Hoses, Frames, Leaks
- Fluid Levels
- Steer Tire
5. Certification & Defects
- Drivers certify every inspection for accuracy.
- Defects are managed through S.A.F.E. with instant email alerts.
- Mechanics and drivers co-certify defect resolutions to ensure safety accountability.
6. Connection Photo Inspection
The separate Connection Photos Inspection includes photo uploads to ensure solid connection points for all dollies and trailers. The form accommodates up to three trailers and associated dollies.
- Hoses: Tractor to Trailer
- Tractor Fifth Wheel
- Trailer Door Secure
- Dolly Handle
- Dolly Tension Bolt
- Pintle Hook and Connections
- Locked Fifth Wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enable inspection forms for my fleet?
For full instructions with screenshots of how to activate inspection forms for your fleet, please refer to the S.A.F.E. Driver Activation Guide: https://linehaulcentral.com/safe-driver-activation
Do I have to use the Pre-Trip and the Connection Forms or can I just use one?
When you activate DVIR settings for your fleet, both forms become available to drivers. If you only wish to use one of the forms, that is your choice to decide with your fleet.
Can I customize the forms?
No, the forms are not customizable. Both the DVIR form and the Connection Photos form were designed to follow best practices and produce an efficient form for drivers.
Do you have forms for P&D vehicles?
Currently, the DVIR form is designed exclusively for tractors. A P&D version is coming soon, estimated to release in October 2025.
How much does it cost?
The use of S.A.F.E. Driver and the inspection forms is included in the cost of S.A.F.E.
How do I view inspections inside of S.A.F.E.?
All completed inspections are visible to manager users of S.A.F.E. by navigating to Safety > DVIR in the S.A.F.E. portal.
Defect notification emails can be configured by user from the My Alerts page inside of S.A.F.E.