Score and route pre-trip vehicle inspections with local AI and alerts

Driver-Clear — Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection System

A self-hosted FMCSA-aligned pre-trip inspection system for commercial truck fleets. Drivers complete a federally required vehicle inspection checklist before every dispatch — the workflow scores the results using local AI, triggers hard stops automatically, and alerts dispatch instantly when action is needed.

What It Does

Digitizes the FMCSA-required pre-trip inspection (49 CFR Parts 396.11 & 396.13) Collects truck number, odometer, fuel level, and a full 20-point vehicle systems checklist Detects hard stop conditions — alcohol disclosure, substance use, hazmat without endorsement, unsecured cargo, missing DVIR review, and HOS violations Scores each inspection based on defect count, hours of service, and cargo compliance Uses local AI to summarize defects and generate a plain-English alert for dispatch Sends instant push notifications and email alerts when a vehicle or driver is flagged Logs every inspection to an encrypted local database with a dispatcher dashboard Tracks odometer readings per unit for fleet maintenance visibility

Built for Compliance

Every submission captures the five federal driver certifications required under 49 CFR 392.3, 382.201, 392.4, 395.8, and 383 — creating a digital audit trail that supports DOT compliance documentation.

Setup Time

30–60 minutes

What You Need Before Starting

A PC or server running Windows or Linux (8GB RAM minimum, 16GB recommended) Docker Desktop, Python 3.9+, and ngrok A Gmail account with App Password enabled and the free ntfy app An Ollama-compatible machine for local AI analysis (no data leaves your network)

Privacy First

Fully self-hosted — driver records, vehicle data, and inspection history never leave your facility's network. No cloud dependency, no subscription, no third party ever sees your data. Encrypted local storage included.

What's Included

Full setup instructions are inside the workflow.

The DriverClear web application (app.py, templates, and dashboard) is provided separately and completes the system. Visit driver-clear.com for details.

Trial Copy, will be updated.