DVIR Paper

Written By Nelson Alvarado ()

Updated at July 27th, 2024

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.