Identify the equipment.
Connect the report to the correct power unit and trailer, so the observation follows the equipment involved.
Electronic DVIR
From the walkaround
to the follow-through.
Ankor Electronic DVIR is being designed to connect driver inspection reports, reported defects, and repair documentation in one organized workflow.
Vehicle inspection reportREPORT DV-0214 / CONCEPT PREVIEW
Defect reportedBrakes & connectionsNo defect noted
Tires, wheels & rimsNo defect noted
Lights & reflectorsReview needed
Driver observation
Right rear turn signal on Trailer 082 is not illuminating.
Demo report excerpt · Not a complete inspection checklist
One report. Connected responsibilities.Driver observationCarrier follow-upRepair documentation
Follow one report
Keep the issue connected
to what happens next.
Explore an illustrative report as it moves through three review stages. The proposed workflow keeps the original observation in context.
Driver report
A specific observation. An identified vehicle.
The example report associates the turn-signal issue with Trailer 082 and Unit 214. Clear equipment identification helps the next person locate and review the reported condition.
Report DV-0214: right rear turn signal not illuminating.
Prewritten example stages. Selecting a stage does not submit a report, certify a repair, or clear a vehicle for operation.
The driver experience
A report that carries the right details.
Our intended approach gives drivers a focused way to document observations and keeps the information useful for the team reviewing them.
Describe the condition.
Use a specific component and a clear description of what the driver observed, rather than a vague maintenance note.
Keep the record together.
Bring the report and subsequent review documentation into a connected history that the team can follow.
The carrier view
The report is the start
of the follow-up.
A digital record helps organize information. The carrier, maintenance personnel, and driver still have distinct responsibilities in evaluating the condition and completing the required steps.
- 01The driver's reported condition
- 02The equipment involved
- 03The repair or review documentation
- 04The relevant certification and driver review
Inspection & reporting
Know what the report does.
Is a DVIR required when no defect is found?
Under 49 CFR 396.11(a), a report is not required when no defect or deficiency is discovered by or reported to the driver. Exceptions, other applicable rules, and carrier policies may affect your operation.
Does an electronic report replace a physical inspection?
No. Software records information; it does not inspect the vehicle. Before driving, the driver must be satisfied that the vehicle is in safe operating condition and complete the applicable report-review requirements.
What must happen after a defect is reported?
Under 396.11(a), safety-affecting defects must be repaired before operation. The carrier or its agent must certify that listed defects were repaired or that repair was unnecessary. A status label in software is not itself a safety determination.
Can DVIRs be kept electronically?
Section 396.11 permits electronic reporting under 49 CFR 390.32. The applicable reports and certifications must generally be retained for three months. Electronic format does not remove the underlying responsibilities.
Is Ankor Electronic DVIR available now?
It is being planned as part of the ANKOR ecosystem. This page illustrates the intended direction; the report preview is not a working inspection or maintenance service. Contact Ankor to discuss your workflow.
Federal references: 49 CFR 396.11 and 49 CFR 396.13.
Clear observations.
Connected follow-up.
Tell us how your team handles vehicle inspections and reported defects. Let's discuss the workflow you need.