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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.
General information, not legal, tax, or insurance advice — verify requirements in your state.
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.