DVIR Driver Vehicle Inspection Report — 49 CFR 396.11 — Printable PDF

A driver vehicle inspection report laid out to cover every part and accessory 49 CFR 396.11 names — no guessing whether your form is complete. Power unit items: service brakes including trailer brake connections · parking (hand) brake · steering mechanism · lighting devices and reflectors · tires · horn · windshield wipers · rear-vision mirrors · coupling devices · wheels and rims · emergency equipment. Separate trailer column included. Also on the sheet: defect description block, driver signature, the carrier or mechanic certification that the defect was repaired or repair was not needed, and the next driver's acknowledgment of review. 3 pages, US Letter: cover with citations and instructions, the master report sheet, and a completed example. Still required if you run an ELD. Hours-of-service logs moved to electronic devices, but the DVIR is a separate written requirement under 396.11 and it did not go away. Print one per vehicle, per day, as many as you need. You own the file: no page limit, no reprint fee. Instant digital download. Recordkeeping aid, not legal advice.