Prepare for DVSA Roadside Inspections

FleetForge helps UK transport operators prepare for DVSA roadside inspections by keeping walkaround check records, defect history, driver compliance data, and vehicle documents accessible on a mobile phone. Teams use FleetForge to demonstrate at the roadside that their vehicles are roadworthy, their drivers are legally entitled to drive, and their compliance records are up to date.

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Vehicles managed
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Compliance checks completed
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Compliance actions resolved

What FleetForge does for this

Records on your phone

Drivers and managers can access walkaround check records, defect history, and vehicle compliance status from the FleetForge mobile app at the roadside.

Walkaround check evidence

Every completed walkaround check is stored with date, time, driver, vehicle, and result. Show DVSA that your drivers carry out daily checks.

Defect history on demand

Produce a complete defect and repair history for any vehicle instantly. Show DVSA that defects are reported, repaired, and signed off.

Driver compliance status

Show that your drivers hold valid licences, CPC certificates, and medicals. FleetForge tracks expiry dates and alerts you before they lapse.

Vehicle documents accessible

Access MOT certificates, insurance documents, and PMI records from your phone. No need to carry paper files or ring the office.

VOR status visibility

If a vehicle has been marked off-road for a defect, the status is visible in the app. Prevent a vehicle with an unresolved safety issue from being driven.

How it works

1

Drivers complete daily walkaround checks

Before each journey, the driver completes a digital walkaround check on their phone. The record is stored against the vehicle automatically.

2

Defects are logged and tracked

If a defect is found, it is logged with a photo and description. The repair is tracked through to sign-off, creating a complete history.

3

Compliance data is kept current

FleetForge tracks MOT, PMI, licence, and CPC expiry dates and alerts you before they lapse, so your records are always up to date.

4

Produce evidence at the roadside

When stopped by DVSA, access your walkaround records, defect history, and driver compliance data from the FleetForge app on your phone.

UK compliance context

DVSA carries out roadside inspections to check that vehicles are roadworthy and that drivers are complying with regulations. Inspectors may check vehicle condition, driver hours, licences, and documentation. If a serious defect is found, the vehicle can be prohibited from continuing its journey.

Operators should be able to demonstrate that they have a roadworthiness system in place — including daily walkaround checks, defect reporting, and maintenance scheduling. The DVSA HGV inspection manual sets out the standards used during inspections.

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