Title and Description
Driver Vehicle Inspection Report
Inspection of all DOT trucks before leaving Russell Landscape premises for the first time each day and non-DOT trucks once per week.
Responsible Department or Person
· All drivers in all departments.
Completion Time and Frequency
· Every time a Russell vehicle leaves our premises for the first time each day.
· All non-DOT required trucks will need to be inspected once per week.
Process
· Prior to driving a vehicle out for the first time of the day, all drivers must complete a DVIR - Driver Vehicle Inspection Report. The manager or mechanics will have a copy of the form if you do not complete the Electronic DVIR on Asset Panda.
· Ifany items on the form need attention, advise your supervisor before leaving thepremises to ensure the vehicle is clear to leave for work.
· If there are any items marked that need attention the supervisor will contactthe Mechanic or Fleet Manager to make any necessary decision about the vehicle.
· Once the DVIR form is completed, the driver will turnin the form at the gateto the Dispatching Manager.
· The Dispatching Managerwill be responsible for delivering the forms to ourmechanic or filing forms in the designated area for 30 days and informing theBranch Manager of reported items.
· The Branch Manager will coordinate repairs, if any,with the Mechanic or Fleet Manager and will add to the mechanic’s workflowthrough Cognito for thebranch found in Asset Panda.