Inspections
Run pre-trip, post-trip, and DOT inspections with custom templates and automatic work order generation.
Overview
BayTrack inspections help you maintain compliance and catch issues before they become problems. Create custom inspection templates, run inspections on any asset, and automatically generate work orders for failed items.
- DVIR — Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports for pre-trip and post-trip
- DOT inspections — Annual and periodic compliance inspections
- Custom inspections — Any recurring checklist you need
Inspection Templates
Templates define what items are checked during an inspection. Create templates for different purposes:
- Pre-trip DVIR (brakes, lights, tires, etc.)
- Annual DOT inspection
- PM inspection checklist
- Reefer unit inspection
Creating a template
- 1
Go to Inspection Templates
Navigate to Settings → Inspection Templates. - 2
Create new template
Click Add Template. Enter a name and description. - 3
Add inspection items
Add items to check. Each item can be:- Pass/Fail — Simple yes/no check
- Measurement — Numeric value (e.g., tire tread depth)
- Text — Free-form notes
- 4
Organize sections
Group related items into sections (e.g., "Brakes", "Lights", "Tires"). - 5
Save
Save your template. It's now available when running inspections.
Running Inspections
- 1
Start an inspection
From an asset's detail page, click New Inspection. Or go to Inspections → New Inspection. - 2
Select template and asset
Choose which template to use and which asset to inspect. - 3
Complete the checklist
Go through each item and mark pass/fail. Add notes and photos as needed. - 4
Submit
When finished, submit the inspection. Failed items can automatically generate a work order.
💡 Photos
Attach photos to inspection items to document issues. Photos are saved with the inspection record and can be included in work orders.
Handling Failed Items
When an inspection has failed items:
- You're prompted to create a work order for the failed items
- The work order includes the failed items as the complaint
- Photos and notes from the inspection are attached
- The asset status can be automatically set to "Out of Service" for critical failures
Inspection History
View complete inspection history for each asset:
- All past inspections with pass/fail status
- Who performed each inspection and when
- Full details including photos and notes
- PDF export for compliance documentation
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