The DVIR, or Driver Vehicle Inspection Report, is the US term for the vehicle inspection report completed by the driver. It is mandatory in the United States under federal regulation 49 CFR 396.11. France has no direct equivalent under that name, but several texts require vehicle checks before use. The Labour Code (articles R4323-22 to R4323-28) requires employers to ensure equipment provided is in good condition. The decree of 1 March 2004 requires periodic VGP inspections for lifting equipment. Decree 99-752 requires truck drivers to check their vehicle before every trip. Fleeti digital inspection meets all these obligations on a single platform.

Digitisation takes four steps. First, choose or create inspection forms by asset type in the Fleeti template builder, starting from the preloaded lists for cars, vans, trucks, construction machinery and trailers. Second, assign the right form to each vehicle in the fleet, with a configurable frequency. Third, run inspections in the field from the Fleeti mobile app, which works offline. Fourth, use the results: real-time defect reporting, automatic maintenance tickets and central archiving. Full rollout takes two to three weeks on average for a fleet of 100 vehicles.

The workflow is fully automated. When a driver reports a defect, Fleeti notifies your workshop manager, fleet manager or partner garage in real time, according to the rule you set. Critical defects automatically lock the vehicle on the driver's screen and prevent departure. Minor defects go into a processing queue and trigger a repair order, sent by API to your maintenance software or garage. The ticket status is visible in the dashboard and the driver app, which receives a notification when the repair is done. The inspection, maintenance and return-to-service loop closes on the same platform.

These three terms refer to different checks. A pre-trip check is a quick inspection by the driver before every trip, covering essential safety points: brakes, lights, tyres and fluid levels. It is mandatory for road freight transport and when providing work equipment. A roadworthiness test is a periodic inspection at an approved centre, required every two years for light vehicles and every year for trucks in France. The VGP (periodic general inspection) applies to construction machinery and lifting equipment. It is carried out every six or twelve months by a competent person, under the decree of 1 March 2004. Fleeti handles all three: pre-trip checks in the app, roadworthiness test deadline tracking and preset VGP checklists.

Yes. Fleeti digital inspection automatically records the date, time, GPS position, driver identity, time-stamped photos and electronic signature. Together, these form a digital record compliant with the eIDAS regulation on electronic signatures, which can be used with an insurer or a third party in a dispute. There are three practical cases. After a road accident, the last time-stamped inspection report before departure shows the vehicle was in proper condition, protecting the employer from claims about the state of the equipment. In a contractual dispute with a leasing company, the digital return condition report is evidence against unfair deductions. During a labour inspection, digital records of pre-trip checks are admissible in your defence.

The driver opens the Fleeti app on a smartphone or tablet, selects their vehicle or machine from those assigned to them and starts the inspection. The checklist preloaded for that asset type appears item by item; the driver confirms or reports a defect, takes a photo if needed and enters the mileage or engine hours. An electronic signature closes the inspection. The app works without a network connection, which is essential on construction sites or in industrial areas, and syncs automatically as soon as there is a signal. An average inspection takes three to five minutes.

Yes. Offline mode is built in and requires no action from the driver. The app stores the inspection in progress, photos and signature locally, then syncs automatically with your dashboard as soon as the network returns. No data is lost. This is particularly useful in construction, where sites often have no coverage, as well as for long-haul vehicles and service vehicles in rural areas.

Full rollout takes two to three weeks on average for a fleet of 100 vehicles. The first week covers form setup and assignment rules by asset type. The second week is a pilot on 10 to 20 vehicles, adjusting the forms in real conditions. The third week extends to the whole fleet, with a 30-minute training session per team for your drivers. Forms keep evolving after rollout, at your own pace, with no technical help needed.