DVIR 2.0 is the updated version of Samsara's Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs). It makes inspections faster, easier and more reliable with AI-assisted data capture to reduce manual effort, enhanced customizable templates for various vehicle types and workflows, and a centralized dashboard to simplify tracking and managing inspection quality. DVIR 2.0 replaces the legacy DVIR system, with full backwards compatibility.
Select a topic to learn more about how to enable DVIR 2.0 and it's features:
DVIR 2.0 introduces new AI and automation capabilities, template and workflow customization, and driver and fleet workflow improvements not available in current legacy DVIRs.
The following table includes details for features available in DVIR 2.0:
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AI & Automation |
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Voice-to-Text Defect Capture |
Drivers can use their voice to dictate defects, which reduces manual typing and speeds up inspections |
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Photo Freshness Validation |
Enforces a maximum photo age to ensure that uploaded photos are recent |
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Photo Accuracy Validation |
AI verifies that the photo matches the vehicle component being inspected |
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Driver-Vehicle Proximity Check |
Ensures drivers to be physically close to their assigned vehicle when they submit a DVIR |
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Template & Workflow Customization |
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Add or Rename Template Sections |
Admins can add new DVIR sections or rename existing ones for clarity |
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Add Customizable Media Fields |
Admins can add as many media fields as needed, so drivers can take photos of any part of a vehicle or component and upload them. |
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Reorder Fields |
Enables fields to be rearranged to match a driver's walkaround flow |
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N/A Option |
Adds an N/A (Not Applicable) option for specific compoennt checks |
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Require Photos/Notes Without Defects |
Admins can enforce photos or notes even when no defect is marked |
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Save Draft DVIRs |
Drivers can save their progress in a draft and return to finish their DVIR later |
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Driver & Fleet Workflow Improvements |
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Driver Workflows: Enter/Leave Asset Workflow |
Admins can configure driver workflows with triggers for when a driver enters an asset or leaves an asset. |
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Centralized Dashboard - Defects |
Displays all unresolved defects across fleet assets in one place for easier prioritization |
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Centralized Dashboard - DVIRs |
Provides a consolidated list of all DVIRs with filter options (date, type, safety, status) |
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Centralized Dashboard - Templates |
Admins can build, edit, and assign DVIR templates from one location |
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Centralized Dashboard - Assignments |
Admins can manage which templates are assigned to which vehicles or trailers |
While DVIR 2.0 supports all core FMCSA compliance features, some advanced features are currently only supported by legacy DVIR. Fleets dependent on the following features should continue to use legacy DVIRs until these features are available in DVIR 2.0:
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Feature |
Description |
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Alerts on Submitted DVIRs and Defects |
Sends notification to admins when DVIRs are submitted or when defects are reported |
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API and Marketplace App Support |
Enables integration with Samsara APIs and Marketplace apps for DVIR data |
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Missing DVIRs Report |
Generates reports when expected DVIRs are not submitted |
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Custom Data Retention Policies |
Enables fleets to configure retrention settings for DVIR submissions |
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Create DVIRs from Dashboard |
Enables admins to create DVIRs directly in the Samsara dashboard |
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Combined Vehicle + Trailer DVIRs |
Supports submissions of one DVIR for both vehicle and its attached trailer |
During beta, fleets run DVIR 2.0 alongside legacy Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs). You can choose which dashboards and app users have access to the new DVIR experience through Settings ( ) > Feature Management in the following ways:
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Driver access control: You can enable DVIR 2.0 for your entire organization, or individual drivers or tags in Feature Management through DVIR 2.0: Driver Access > add specific drivers.
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In the Samsara Driver App version 2532+: Drivers with DVIR 2.0 access the beta in the DVIR tile, which leads them to a new experience.
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In older versions of Samsara Driver App: Drivers with access to DVIR 2.0 will see two tiles side by side in the app. The [Beta] DVIR tile leads them to the new beta experience, and the DVIR tile leads them to the legacy experience.
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Dashboard access control: In the dashboard, DVIR 2.0 exists in Maintenance as [Beta] DVIR. You can enable access to [Beta] DVIR in the dashboard for your entire organization, or specific users or tags in in Feature Management through DVIR 2.0: Dashboard Access > add specific users.
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