--- title: "Fleet Inspections & Compliance | Slick" description: "DOT, pre-trip, and seasonal safety inspections performed on-yard by W-2 technicians. Photo documentation and compliance tracking in TruView." canonical: https://www.helloslick.com/services/inspections lastmod: 2026-06-24 --- # Fleet Inspections & Compliance — Audit-Ready, Always DOT inspections, DVIRs, pre-trip checks, and safety audits — documented with photos and video in TruView. Stop scrambling before audits. Be ready year-round. - [Get Pricing](https://www.helloslick.com/pricing) - [Book a Discovery Session](https://www.helloslick.com/demo) ## Compliance Isn't a Scramble Failed inspections mean fines, liability, and vehicles pulled off the road. Compliance should be a byproduct of good maintenance — not a last-minute panic. - **Vehicles Pulled** — Failed DOT inspections pull vehicles off the road and cost you revenue - **Liability Exposure** — FMCSA violations create liability exposure and increase insurance costs - **Lost Records** — Paper-based inspection records are incomplete, lost, or out of date - **Audit Scramble** — Scrambling before audits wastes your operations team's time ## Inspection Types We Cover Every inspection type your fleet needs. All documented in TruView. - **DOT Annual Inspections** — Comprehensive federal inspection covering brakes, tires, lights, steering, suspension, frame, and exhaust. Documented in TruView with photos. - **DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports)** — Digital DVIRs logged in TruView with technician notes, photos, and pass/fail status. Replaces paper-based records. - **Pre-Trip / Post-Trip Checks** — Standardized pre-trip and post-trip inspection protocols. Every check documented, every finding tracked. - **Seasonal Safety Audits** — Scheduled seasonal audits covering weather-specific concerns: coolant, wipers, tires, heating, and battery condition. - **CVSA Inspections** — Preparation and documentation for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspections. Stay ahead of roadside checks. - **Custom Inspection Protocols** — Build custom inspection checklists for your fleet's specific needs. Tracked and enforced through TruView. ## How Inspections Work Five steps. Every finding documented. Nothing missed. ### 1. Schedule TruView schedules inspections based on regulatory requirements, mileage milestones, and your fleet's needs. ### 2. Inspect Slick technician performs comprehensive inspection — brakes, tires, lights, fluids, engine, electrical, suspension, frame, interior. ### 3. Document Every finding is photographed and recorded in TruView with pass/fail status and priority alerts. ### 4. Report Fleet manager gets real-time notification. Full report available in TruView dashboard — audit-ready. ### 5. Resolve Issues found during inspection get flagged for service. In-scope work is scheduled immediately. Out-of-scope work gets estimated for approval. ## Every Finding. Photographed. Tracked. Paper inspection records are incomplete, hard to find, and useless during an audit. TruView replaces all of that with digital records, photos, video, and real-time compliance tracking. Pull up any vehicle's complete inspection history in seconds. See pass/fail status at a glance. Get alerted before inspections are due. Export audit-ready reports with one click. - Per-vehicle inspection history - Pass/fail status at a glance - Priority alerts for critical findings - Audit-ready exports in one click - Photo and video evidence library [See TruView in Action](https://www.helloslick.com/truview) ## What First-Month Inspections Reveal Slick took over inspections for a last-mile delivery fleet of 40 trucks in the Mid-Atlantic. Every truck got a full multi-point inspection in the first month, documented with photos and video in TruView. Here is what that first pass turned up. - **9 vehicles** — Critical issues caught. 6 with brake wear, 3 with unsafe tires — found in first month. - **Over $54,000/year** — Annual savings. From spare vehicle reduction alone. - **40+ hours/month** — Fleet manager time reclaimed. No more shop calls, drive-outs, invoice reconciliation. Started with managed maintenance bundle covering oil, inspections, and tire service for all 40 trucks. Within 60 days, added brakes and corrective repairs. Slick deployed tech and service van to the ISP terminal after hours. First month: every vehicle got a full multi-point inspection with photos and video in TruView. > "Slick is THE missing piece for FedEx contractors. By the grace of God I found you guys." > — FedEx CSP ## Running Class 7–8? Inspections Work Differently. Heavy Duty — Class 7–8 The DOT and safety inspections on this page cover light and medium duty. Class 7–8 tractors run on Slick HD PMI instead — three defined tiers: Dry, PMI-A, and PMI-B. Brakes get measured on every tier, not eyeballed — pushrod stroke and lining thickness on all axles. Every result lands in TruView the same day. [See Slick HD PMI](https://www.helloslick.com/services/hd-pmi) ## Why Proactive Inspections Pay Off Compliance is not a cost center. It is risk reduction, liability protection, and operational confidence. - **Always Audit-Ready** — Every inspection is documented with photos and video in TruView. Pull up any vehicle's complete history in seconds. - **Early Issue Detection** — Regular inspections catch brake wear, tire issues, and fluid leaks before they become failures on the road. - **Safety First** — Comprehensive inspections protect your drivers, your vehicles, and your liability exposure. - **Insurance Optimization** — Clean inspection records and documented maintenance can lower your fleet insurance premiums. - **Driver Confidence** — Drivers perform better when they trust their vehicles. Regular inspections build that trust. ## Inspections & Compliance FAQ ### What types of inspections do you perform? DOT annual inspections, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), pre-trip and post-trip checks, seasonal safety audits, CVSA inspections, and custom inspection protocols. ### How do you document inspections? Every inspection is documented in TruView with photos, video, pass/fail status, priority alerts, and technician notes. Reports are exportable for audits. ### Can I see inspection history per vehicle? Yes. TruView maintains complete inspection history per vehicle — every check, every finding, every photo. Accessible anytime from your dashboard. ### What happens when an inspection finds an issue? Issues are flagged in TruView with priority level. Work in your managed service is scheduled for the next visit. Out-of-scope work gets estimated for your approval. ### Do you provide DOT compliance tracking? Yes. TruView tracks DOT compliance status per vehicle, alerts you before inspections are due, and maintains audit-ready records. ## Related Services Inspections catch the problems. These services fix and prevent them. - [Slick UpTime](https://www.helloslick.com/services/uptime) — Managed fleet maintenance. One monthly program covers your PM rhythm and prepaid corrective labor, with a coordinator who answers for your uptime. - [Preventive Maintenance](https://www.helloslick.com/services/preventive-maintenance) — Scheduled oil changes, fluid checks, tire rotations — the foundation of fleet uptime. - [Repairs](https://www.helloslick.com/services/repairs) — Brakes, suspension, diagnostics — fixed on-site at your yard or at our HUB. ## Stop scrambling before audits. Book a 30-minute discovery session. See how Slick keeps your fleet audit-ready year-round with documented inspections and real-time compliance tracking. - 60-day guarantee - Live in 1 week - 100+ cities covered [Book a Discovery Session](https://www.helloslick.com/demo) | [View Pricing](https://www.helloslick.com/pricing) ## Sitemap Full index of this site: [sitemap.md](https://www.helloslick.com/sitemap.md)