Driver daily vehicle inspection checks, also known as walkaround compliance checks, are a simple measure to guarantee compliance and ensure fleet vehicles are kept roadworthy and are less prone to the unwelcome surprise of a sudden breakdown.
Drivers usually have the closest contact with the vehicles. Some of them use vehicles nearly every day, and with a daily vehicle inspection checks routine, they can prevent issues before they escalate. Drivers are not meant to do thorough checks as they are not specialised mechanics, but they can easily spot any obvious defects that need attention. Such practices are key in maintaining compliance in a fleet organisation as well as preventing safety issues and sanctions.
Transpoco has designed a Driver App that helps deliver a smoother and quicker process for vehicle daily inspection checks: in this short video tutorial you will be made aware of the main features of the walkaround checks functionality within the app:
Here is the step-by-step process to get started with the App and the automated Walkaround Checks:
- Download the app and sign in with your account (it is included in the SynX Perform and SynX Maintain packages, available as a stand-alone or you can also sign up for a free trial. As soon as your account is set up, you can get the app!).
- Click on “Walkaround” and select the vehicle you wish to check.
- Pick your desired checklist—you have ready-made compliant checklists or can create your own customised one.
- Select if you wish to start from inside or outside of the vehicle.
- Start doing checks by swiping right for “OK” and left for “Defect”. The system has an extra feature to prevent drivers from rushing while doing checks as a mere tick-box exercise.
- Save defect details—you can also attach pictures of them.
- Enter your current mileage data.
- Once all checks have been gone through, you can choose to submit the checklist or review it (while in review, you can also add extra comments).
All checks are recorded in the SynX Walkaround software and can be reviewed and actioned upon by authorised users (you can schedule appropriate maintenance through the software).
The Driver App has extra features to review the checks history if needed. We have recently added an extra functionality to allow viewing of historical walkaround checks from any vehicle the driver has access to. This new functionality would help in cases where a driver switches between vehicles but might be required to show all checks completed on the current vehicle if stopped by police.
If you wish to enjoy the benefits of automating compliance and maintenance checks, get in touch and sign up for a free Maintain trial!
