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Daily Vehicle Inspection Form

A DOT-style daily inspection checklist for fleet drivers — covering the items FMCSA requires on a driver vehicle inspection report, plus wheelchair lift and securement checks for NEMT vehicles.

What's inside

Vehicle & driver header

DateDriver nameVehicle ID / plateOdometerLocation

17-point inspection checklist

Brakes & parking brakeSteeringTires, wheels & rimsLights & reflectorsMirrorsWindshield & wipersHorn & seat beltsFluid leaksWarning lightsExhaustDoors & liftgateEmergency equipmentWheelchair lift / securements

Defect & sign-off section

Defects found?Defects corrected?Safe to operate?Driver signatureReviewer signature

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Using it well

  • Do the inspection before the first trip of the day — FMCSA expects a pre-trip check, and NEMT brokers often require it contractually.
  • A failed item means the vehicle doesn't roll until it's fixed or cleared. "Safe to operate?" is the line that protects you.
  • Keep completed forms for at least 90 days — longer if your state or broker contract requires it.

Digital inspections in the PRIME driver app

Drivers complete this checklist on their phone with photos — defects route straight to dispatch and your maintenance log, no paper to file.

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