NEENAH, WI - J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., announced a Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) auditing service in which they scan, audit, and archive vehicle inspection documents for clients that seek a cost-effective way to monitor regulatory compliance, and to improve safety and maintenance in their organization.

As part of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), Part 396, commercial motor vehicle drivers are required to complete a DVIR form each day that a vehicle has been operated, to document any defects in the vehicle driven.  If a driver indicates that there are defects with a vehicle, the form is reviewed and signed by a mechanic who determines if repairs are necessary, and then by the subsequent driver of the vehicle who validates that the documented defects have been corrected.  DVIR violations are among the 10 most frequently cited DOT violations. 

J. J. Keller's DVIR Auditing Service includes the scanning of DVIR forms that are delivered from the client.  Scanned forms are audited for compliance including the presence of required signatures, violations are documented, and the images are archived and retained for the required retention period.  Clients are able to access comprehensive compliance reports and vehicle inspection form images through an online interface from J. J. Keller.

"This service is a perfect complement to our already extensive line of driver and vehicle services because it incorporates a critical vehicle maintenance function with the other safety and compliance services that we provide to companies with fleet operations" states Scot Rambo, J. J. Keller Corporate Compliance Services Manager.  "We've had regular requests for a DVIR Audit Service because it's so difficult and time-consuming to organize, audit and manage all of the daily vehicle inspection paperwork - that's what we do, and what we're great at.  We already scan and audit hours-of-service logs and other required regulatory documentation for many companies, so this is a natural extension" continued Rambo. 

The DVIR Service provides fleet operations with an efficient and consistent method of ensuring DVIRs are being completed correctly, vehicle defects are being properly remedied, and daily vehicle inspection records are being properly managed.  Such a program promotes safety, can potentially reduce insurance costs, and can help companies avoid costly DOT penalties.  More information about the service can be found at www.jjkellerservices.com/DVIR or by calling (888) 473-4638.