Stop Failing DOT Inspections.
Start Passing Every One.
TruckGuard AI puts a DOT compliance expert in every driver's pocket. AI photo analysis, annual DOT inspection tracking, FMCSA regulatory alerts, and full fleet management — in one platform.
No credit card required · 7-day free trial · Cancel anytime
Fleet command center — plus the driver app in every pocket
The driver's day, one screen
Every pre-trip & post-trip logged with AI-flagged defects
When the auditor shows up, hand them a PDF — not a box of papers
Your drivers inspect in their language
English · Español · العربية · ትግርኛ · አማርኛ · Soomaali · Français · Português
The only fleet inspection app your whole team can actually read.
How TruckGuard Works
Simple for drivers. Powerful for management. Compliant by design.
Invite Your Team
Send role-based invite links — drivers, mechanics, dispatchers sign up themselves. No passwords to share. 2FA available for admins.
Driver Inspects on Mobile
Step-by-step guide in their language. Photo each component. AI flags defects instantly. Pre-trip done in under 12 minutes.
Office Gets Instant Report
Pass/fail result, AI-detected defects, photos, and auto-generated repair tickets appear on the dashboard before the driver leaves.
Stay Ahead of Regulations
Post FMCSA updates and they push to every driver. Track annual DOT shop inspections per vehicle. Never be surprised at a weigh station.
Everything Your Fleet Needs
Built for trucking companies that can't afford a DOT violation.
AI-Powered Photo Inspection
AI analyzes every photo in real-time — tires, brakes, lights, air lines, fifth wheel, and all 16 DOT-critical components. Defects flagged before the truck leaves the yard.
DOT Shop Inspection Tracking
Track annual DOT certified-shop inspections (49 CFR 396.17) for every truck and trailer. Automatic expiry alerts, document upload, and full inspection history — so you're never caught off guard.
FMCSA Regulatory Updates
Post HOS changes, ELD mandates, drug-testing rules, and safety bulletins directly in the platform. Every update is pushed as a notification to all drivers, mechanics, and dispatchers instantly.
Multi-Language Driver App
Drivers inspect in their own language — step-by-step guidance, defect labels, and daily safety tips all localized. No more lost-in-translation compliance gaps.
Daily Driver Safety Tips
30 rotating motivational tips about tire pressure, brake checks, DOT readiness, and truck cleanliness — delivered every morning in each driver's language to their mobile app.
Repair Ticket System
Every defect becomes a ticket automatically. Assign to mechanics, track parts and labor cost, attach repair photos, and close the loop with a verifiable repair record.
Document Scanner
Built-in CamScanner for registrations, insurance cards, IFTA permits, maintenance receipts, and DOT inspection reports. Everything attached to the right truck or trailer.
Secure Team Onboarding
No password sharing. Send a role-based invite link — drivers sign up themselves, verify their email, and are ready to inspect. Optional two-factor authentication for admins.
AI Inspects All 16 DOT-Critical Components
Every pre-trip and post-trip inspection covers every component the FMCSA roadside inspector checks.
FMCSA Updates Go Straight to Your Team
When FMCSA changes hours-of-service rules, updates the ELD approved-device list, or issues a new brake inspection standard — post it once in TruckGuard and every driver, mechanic, and dispatcher gets a push notification instantly.
- 9 regulatory categories — HOS, Drug Testing, ELD, Hazmat, and more
- Critical / Warning / Info severity levels with color coding
- Link directly to official FMCSA source documents
- Pin urgent updates so they stay at the top
- Full update history — always audit-ready
Brake Inspection Criteria Update — 49 CFR Part 393
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Annual Query Reminder
HOS Short-Haul Exemption Expanded to 150 Air Miles
Unit 401
Texas DOT Certified Auto
Unit 108
Dallas Fleet Service Center
Unit 215
No current record
Never Miss a DOT Shop Inspection Deadline
Federal law (49 CFR 396.17) requires a periodic DOT inspection for every truck and trailer at least once every 12 months. TruckGuard tracks every vehicle's expiration date, shows you what's valid, what's expiring, and what's already overdue — all in one dashboard.
- Choose your fleet's cycle — 3, 6, or 12 months — expiry calculated automatically
- Upload or link the official inspection document
- Color-coded status: Green / Amber / Red
- Full inspection history per vehicle
- Visible to dispatchers, mechanics, and drivers
In 2024, FMCSA Placed 1 in 5 Trucks Out-of-Service During Roadside Inspections
Most violations — tires, brakes, lights — are caught in a proper pre-trip inspection. The average out-of-service violation costs $17,000+ in lost revenue, fines, and towing. TruckGuard turns your fleet's weakest link into its strongest defense.
5 Reasons Your Fleet Can't Afford
to Skip TruckGuard
This isn't a "nice to have." Every day you run without a documented, digital inspection process is a day your company is exposed.
Federal Law Requires It — and the Fines Are Real
$1,000+ per recordkeeping violation in FMCSA penalties49 CFR 396.13 requires every driver to confirm their vehicle is safe before driving, and 396.11 requires a written driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR) at the end of each day's work when defects are found. Missing or falsified inspection records carry FMCSA civil penalties that can exceed $1,000 per violation — and an audit can count every missing day as a separate violation.
Your CSA Score Controls Your Insurance Rates and Your Contracts
30–60% insurance premium increase with poor CSA scoresEvery roadside violation goes on your FMCSA Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) score. A poor score triggers insurance premium increases of 30–60%, and major shippers now filter carriers by CSA rating before awarding loads. You can lose contracts you don't even know you're competing for — just because your safety scores are visible to every broker in the country.
No Inspection Record Means No Defense After an Accident
$7M+ average jury award in commercial truck accident casesIf one of your trucks is involved in an accident and you can't produce a verified pre-trip inspection showing the vehicle was checked that morning, plaintiff attorneys will use it against you. Average jury awards in commercial trucking accidents exceed $7 million. A documented digital inspection log with photos is your first line of legal defense — paper logs don't hold up.
Skipping the Annual DOT Inspection Is an Automatic Out-of-Service
Immediate OOS order for overdue shop inspection — zero warningEvery truck and trailer operating interstate must pass a periodic DOT inspection at least once every 12 months (49 CFR 396.17). If a roadside inspector finds your vehicle without a valid periodic inspection, it can be placed out-of-service on the spot — no warnings, no grace period. That's your asset earning zero revenue until the inspection is complete. TruckGuard tracks every vehicle's expiry date so this never surprises you.
Paper Logs Fail Every Audit — Digital Records Survive Them
12 months of records required on demand during FMCSA auditFMCSA compliance reviews require 12 months of inspection records on demand. Paper DVIRs get lost, lack GPS timestamps, can't prove photos were taken, and offer no audit trail. Digital records in TruckGuard are timestamped, photo-verified, role-attributed, and exportable in minutes. When an auditor shows up — and they will — you hand them a report, not a box of papers.
Built for Every Role in Your Operation
One platform — four roles — zero gaps in compliance.
Drivers
- Step-by-step inspection guide
- Multi-language support
- AI defect detection per photo
- Daily DOT safety tips
- DOT shop inspection status
- FMCSA alert notifications
- Document scanner
Dispatchers
- Real-time inspection dashboard
- Fleet availability at a glance
- Defect & out-of-service alerts
- Annual DOT inspection tracker
- Post FMCSA regulatory updates
- Team invitation management
- Create & assign repair tickets
Mechanics
- Assigned repair ticket queue
- Parts & labor cost tracking
- Inspection photos attached
- DOT shop inspection records
- Mark defects resolved
- FMCSA equipment updates
- Maintenance history per vehicle
Fleet Admins
- Full fleet oversight dashboard
- DOT audit-ready reports
- User & role management
- 2FA & email verification
- Subscription & billing
- FMCSA compliance library
- Platform-wide notifications
Enterprise-Grade Security
Email Verification
Every new account must verify email before access.
Two-Factor Auth
Optional 2FA via email code for admin accounts.
Invite-Only Signup
Drivers can only join through a company invite link.
Role-Based Access
Drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, and admins each see only what they need.
Do the Math
What one bad roadside stop costs vs. what prevention costs
One out-of-service violation
- Average roadside fine$861+
- Truck parked, load late$1,000+/day
- CSA score damage24 months
- Insurance premium impact30–60%
TruckGuard, whole fleet
first 10 trucks · every truck photo-verified before it rolls
Pays for itself the first violation it prevents.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
One plan: $99/month for your first 10 trucks, $10/month per truck after. No per-driver or per-inspection fees. Ever.
Fleet
Everything included. Pay for the trucks you run.
for 10 trucks
$99/mo covers your first 10 trucks · just $10/mo per truck after that
All plans include 7-day free trial · No setup fees · Cancel or upgrade anytime
Questions Owners Ask Us
Straight answers, no sales fluff.
One simple plan: $99/month covers your first 10 trucks, then $10/month per additional truck. Everything is included — AI defect detection, DOT reports, the driver app, unlimited drivers. 7-day free trial, no credit card to start, and yearly billing gets you 2 months free.
During an inspection the driver photographs each component — tires, brakes, lights, all 16 DOT-critical points. The AI analyzes every photo in real time and flags defects with severity before the truck leaves the yard. Every defect automatically becomes a repair ticket. The driver always has the final word.
No. The driver app installs straight from the browser — open the link, tap Add to Home Screen, done. It works offline in a dead-zone truck yard and syncs when signal returns. iPhone and Android.
Yes — the entire step-by-step inspection guide, every checklist instruction, in English, Spanish, Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Somali, French, and Portuguese. Drivers can even dictate voice notes in their language and the AI writes them up cleanly.
That's the point. Every DVIR is stored with timestamps, photos, GPS, the driver's signature, and the carrier's repair certification per 49 CFR 396.11. One click exports an audit packet — every inspection, defect, and repair for any date range — ready to hand to an FMCSA auditor.
Same day. Create the account, add your trucks, and text your drivers the link — they sign themselves up with a role-based invite. Most fleets run their first real inspections within an hour of signing up.
From the same team
TruckGuard keeps your trucks legal. ZARA FLEET keeps them loaded.
ZARA FLEET is our trucking TMS: dispatch sends loads straight to the driver's phone, status updates and PODs come straight back, and driver settlements calculate themselves. If your dispatch still runs on phone calls and email, it's worth two minutes of your time.