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HGV & VAN WALKAROUND CHECK APP
Digital walkaround checks that land in the same compliance system as the vehicle.
Drivers complete the daily check online from their phone. Nil-defect reports and reported defects feed into MV Fleet Compliance so the office can see the record, manage action and retain the audit trail.
WHY IT IS PART OF THE PLATFORM
A walkaround check should not finish when the driver presses submit.
The real compliance value comes from what happens next. If a driver reports a defect, the transport office needs to see it, assess it, prevent unsafe use where necessary, arrange rectification and retain evidence showing how the defect was closed.
That is why the MV walkaround check was built inside Fleet Compliance instead of being a standalone form. The driver record feeds the same vehicle history and compliance dashboard used by the office.
Driver check → defect → office action → rectification → audit trail.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple for the driver. Useful for the transport office.
The workflow is designed to collect enough evidence for management without turning a pre-use check into a complicated admin exercise.
Choose the asset
Driver selects the relevant vehicle, trailer or combination available to them.
Complete the walkaround
Work through the required items and record the condition before use.
Nil defect or defect
Submit a clear nil-defect record or describe an issue and add supporting photographs.
Office visibility
The submitted record becomes available to the transport team rather than waiting for paper to return.
VOR & rectification
Manage the defect status, repair evidence and return-to-service decision where required.
Keep the history
Retain the check and follow-up record against the asset for review and audit evidence.
DVSA EXPECTATION
Digital is fine. The check still has to be effective.
DVSA guidance requires drivers to check the vehicle before the journey and report defects in writing. The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness also emphasises recorded walkaround checks and a system that manages defects through rectification.
WALKAROUND APP FAQ
Digital daily-check questions.
Is the walkaround check app a separate subscription?
No. The online walkaround and defect-reporting workflow is part of MV Fleet Compliance.
Can drivers use it on a phone?
Yes. Drivers use the online workflow from a phone browser through their secure access.
Can drivers report defects and add photographs?
Yes. Defects can be recorded with supporting notes and photographs so the transport office has clearer evidence.
What happens after a defect is submitted?
The record feeds into the transport-office workflow so the operator can assess the defect, control VOR where required, record rectification and retain the follow-up evidence.
Does a digital walkaround check guarantee DVSA compliance?
No. Drivers must still carry out an effective check and operators must act on defects. The system supports the record and audit trail required around that process.