DVIR.io has launched to help truck drivers, owner-operators and small transport businesses across the United States meet their Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) obligations, starting with a set of free printable DVIR templates.
Daily vehicle inspection reports are a core requirement for commercial motor vehicle operators under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules. Large fleets often have dedicated compliance teams and software. Many drivers and smaller operators still work on paper, and they need forms that are clear, reliable and easy to use.
DVIR.io's first release includes six one-page templates designed around 49 CFR 396.11 and 396.13:
- a tractor-trailer daily DVIR
- a straight truck DVIR
- a bus and motorcoach DVIR
- a pre-trip and post-trip inspection checklist
- a 7-day DVIR log sheet
- an intermodal equipment damage and defect report
Each template is free to download once the user confirms their email address.
The forms follow how today's regulations work in practice. Drivers record defects and deficiencies, the carrier certifies repairs, and the next driver reviews the report before operating the vehicle. The resource also reflects the regulatory changes made since 2010, including the removal of most "no-defect" reporting requirements.
Paper is only the starting point. DVIR.io is also built to support businesses that want to move to digital DVIR forms over time, at their own pace. That includes working with partners such as Formsafely on digital vehicle inspection templates. Operators who are comfortable on paper can keep using the printable forms, and those ready to change can make the shift without disrupting their daily inspections.
DVIR.io will continue adding resources for drivers and small fleets, including plain-language guidance on DVIR requirements and practical tools for digital inspections.
ABOUT DVIR.io
DVIR.io helps US commercial vehicle drivers and transport businesses complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports with confidence. It provides practical templates, plain-language regulatory guidance, and a path from paper to digital inspection records. Learn more at dvir.io.
The DVIR.io templates are informational resources and are not official FMCSA forms. Operators remain responsible for their own regulatory compliance.