Vehicle and Route Checklists for Delivery Drivers and Field Technicians

What this means for distribution businesses

A delivery driver who skips the morning vehicle check and then has a tyre blowout is a liability nightmare. Digital checklists ensure every driver completes vehicle inspections before their route begins. Configure start and end checklists in the driver app settings with unlimited checklist items covering tyre, brake, and light checks plus document verification. Grocery distributors can add temperature-check items for refrigerated vehicles. For building materials operators, pre-trip checklists can include load securing verification and lifting equipment inspection. Once completed and saved, checklists are locked and cannot be modified, creating a tamper-proof compliance record.

What this means for field service businesses

An HVAC technician should verify their gas analyser calibration, check van tool inventory, and confirm PPE availability before the first appointment. Digital checklists enforce these safety steps every morning. Electrical contractors can require PAT testing equipment verification before live-circuit work begins. Pest control operators can mandate pesticide inventory checks and PPE confirmation. For solar installation teams, pre-route checklists ensure ladders, harnesses, and safety equipment are inspected before any roof work. End-of-day checklists confirm tools are returned and hazardous materials are stored correctly. Checklist data exports per route for compliance audits.

How it works

• Configure start and end checklists via Configuration, Driver App settings with unlimited items
• Individual checklist items can be set as mandatory or optional
• A Start Checklist button appears in the driver app; after completion it converts to End Checklist
• Once completed and saved, checklists are locked and cannot be re-accessed or modified
• Checklist data exports per route via the Planning Screen for compliance tracking