Penske puts vehicle inspection on driver app
- August 13, 2024
- Steve Rogerson

Pennsylvania-based Penske Truck Leasing has launched an electronic driver vehicle inspection report (eDVIR) feature to its mobile app.
This feature lets customer truck drivers submit driver vehicle inspection reports electronically using the free Penske Driver app.
This eDVIR functionality also provides fleet managers with immediate access to the submissions sent through the app using Fleet Insight (www.pensketruckleasing.com/digital-experience/apps-and-tools/fleet-insight), Penske’s real-time fleet management platform. This aims to streamline inspection processes, enhance compliance and improve overall fleet management efficiency.
“Our new eDVIR capability represents a step forward in how we support our customers’ compliance and maintenance needs,” said Brandie Searle, vice president at Penske. “By responding to customer feedback with this highly requested feature we enable electronic submissions and real-time visibility, helping fleet managers address issues quickly and effectively, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency.”
The eDVIR feature is designed to help users stay compliant with US Department of Transportation regulations and is exclusive to Penske leased, maintained or rented vehicles. The upgrade streamlines the repair request process by automatically sending defect reports from the telematics system to Penske’s maintenance system. As defects are resolved, detailed mechanic notes and resolution statuses are communicated back to the telematics system, providing information such as repair shop locations, repair notes and contact details.
The Penske Driver app is used by approximately 20,000 commercial truck drivers monthly and offers a range of features including logging hours of service to comply with the electronic logging device mandate, submitting round-the-clock roadside assistance requests, checking-in for service visits, submitting fuel receipts digitally, and finding location rental, leasing, service, parking, EV charging and fuelling locations. The app provides access to vehicle information, service history and round-the-clock support.
Penske offers live, free weekly training webinars on Penske Driver to ensure customers can effectively use the technology. Penske Driver (www.pensketruckleasing.com/digital-experience/apps-and-tools/penske-driver-app) is available for download on Android and Apple devices.
For additional guidance and information, download Penske’s ebook “Complete Daily Tasks and Stay Compliant with Penske Driver” at www.pensketruckleasing.com/resources/resource-library/penske-driver-ebook.
Penske Truck Leasing (PenskeTruckLeasing.com) is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. It operates and maintains more than 446,000 vehicles and serves its customers from more than 990 maintenance facilities and approximately 2500 rental locations across North America.