Daily Walkaround
Checks
Complete daily vehicle walkaround checks directly from the TachoMagic app, report defects instantly and keep clear digital records in your TachoMagic dashboard.
Use walkaround checks on their own from just £2 per month per vehicle, or get them included at no extra cost with your TADD subscription.
What Are Daily
Walkaround Checks?
Daily walkaround checks help drivers identify vehicle defects before a journey begins. These checks are an important part of vehicle safety, compliance and fleet management.
Using the TachoMagic app, drivers can complete digital walkaround checks directly from their phone, report defects instantly and create a clear audit trail for managers.
Checks can be completed from anywhere, including offline when signal is poor, with all information automatically syncing back into the TachoMagic dashboard.
Why Paper Walkaround Checks
Cause Problems
Paper vehicle checks can work for a while, but they are easy to lose, hard to monitor and often leave managers chasing drivers for updates.
Missing paperwork
Paper records can be misplaced, damaged or left in the vehicle, making it harder to prove checks were completed.
Slow defect reporting
If a defect is written down but not reported quickly, managers may not know about the issue until much later.
More admin
Digital checks reduce the need to chase drivers, file paperwork and search through old defect books.
Everything Included In
TachoMagic Walkaround Checks
Designed to make daily vehicle inspections quicker, easier and more reliable for both drivers and fleet managers.
Driver Mobile App
Drivers complete checks directly from their phone using a simple step-by-step digital process.
Instant Defect Reporting
Vehicle defects can be reported immediately, helping managers react faster and reduce risk.
Photo Evidence
Drivers can upload photos directly into the check to provide clear evidence of defects and issues.
Offline Working
Checks can still be completed when signal is poor, with data automatically syncing later.
Email & SMS Alerts
Managers can receive notifications when serious defects are reported by drivers.
Digital Audit Trail
Every completed check is stored digitally, making compliance records easier to manage and export.
Who Uses TachoMagic Walkaround Checks?
TachoMagic Walkaround Checks are designed for transport operators and commercial vehicle fleets that want a clearer, faster and more reliable way to manage daily vehicle inspections. The system is used by haulage companies, HGV operators, PSV fleets, transport managers and businesses operating commercial vehicles throughout the UK.
Many operators move away from paper-based walkaround checks because they want better visibility of completed inspections, faster defect reporting and easier access to historic records. Digital walkaround checks can help reduce paperwork, improve organisation and create clearer audit trails for compliance purposes.
Drivers complete checks directly from the TachoMagic mobile app using a guided digital process. Defects can be reported instantly, supporting photos can be uploaded and completed checks are automatically stored digitally inside the TachoMagic dashboard. Managers can then review inspections, monitor reported issues and access vehicle check records from one connected platform.
TachoMagic Walkaround Checks are particularly useful for operators managing busy fleets where paperwork can quickly become difficult to organise across multiple vehicles, drivers and locations. Because checks are completed digitally, information can be accessed much faster compared to traditional paper inspection systems.
The system also supports drivers working in areas with limited signal coverage. Checks can still be completed offline, with information automatically syncing back into the TachoMagic system once an internet connection becomes available again. This allows operators to continue using digital walkaround checks across a wide range of working environments.
Because TachoMagic Walkaround Checks are part of the wider TachoMagic platform, operators can also manage tachograph analysis, remote tachograph downloads, GPS tracking, geofencing, vehicle location history and digital compliance records from one connected system. This helps create a more joined-up approach to fleet management and vehicle compliance.
Why Operators Are Moving
Away From Paper Checks
More transport operators are replacing paper walkaround sheets with digital vehicle checks to improve visibility, reduce admin and create clearer compliance records.
Paper walkaround checks can quickly become difficult to manage, especially for operators running multiple vehicles, drivers or depot locations. Inspection sheets can go missing, handwriting may be unclear and defects are not always reported quickly enough to the right people. As fleets grow, keeping track of paperwork can become increasingly time consuming.
Digital walkaround checks help create a much clearer process for both drivers and transport managers. Checks are completed directly from the driver's phone using the TachoMagic app, while completed inspections, reported defects and supporting records are stored digitally inside the TachoMagic dashboard.
Because information is stored digitally, managers can review completed checks much faster compared to manually handling paperwork. Reported defects can also be seen immediately, helping operators react more quickly when issues are identified.
Digital vehicle checks can also help operators build clearer audit trails. Historic inspections remain accessible through the TachoMagic platform, helping businesses keep organised records of completed checks and reported defects without relying on paper filing systems.
Ready To Get Started?
Start using digital Walkaround Checks through TachoMagic and give your drivers and managers a clearer, more connected inspection process.
Walkaround Checks FAQs
Common questions about daily walkaround checks, digital vehicle inspections, defect reporting and TachoMagic.
What are walkaround checks?
Walkaround checks are daily vehicle inspections completed before a vehicle is used on the road. Drivers inspect important areas of the vehicle to identify defects, safety concerns or anything that may affect roadworthiness. Every time a new driver is about to drive the vehicle, a new check must be done.
Are walkaround checks a legal requirement?
Daily walkaround checks are an important part of vehicle safety and compliance. Operators are responsible for ensuring vehicles are roadworthy and defects are identified and managed appropriately.
What should be checked during a walkaround check?
A walkaround check can include tyres, lights, mirrors, glass, bodywork, brakes, warning lights, fluid leaks, seatbelts, load security and other important safety items depending on the type of vehicle being inspected.
Can walkaround checks be completed digitally?
Yes. TachoMagic allows drivers to complete walkaround checks digitally from their phone using the TachoMagic app, helping replace paper inspection sheets with a clearer digital process.
Can drivers report vehicle defects through the app?
Yes. Drivers can report defects directly through the app and add supporting photo evidence where needed. This helps managers review issues more quickly and maintain clearer records.
How much do TachoMagic Walkaround Checks cost?
TachoMagic Walkaround Checks cost 50p per week, per vehicle, and charges only apply during weeks where a check is completed for that vehicle. In most cases, the maximum monthly cost is around £2 per vehicle.
Are Walkaround Checks included with TADD?
Yes. Walkaround Checks are included at no extra cost with a TADD subscription.
What is TADD?
TADD is TachoMagic’s Automatic Download Device, a remote tachograph download device. It automatically downloads driver card and vehicle tachograph data remotely, helping operators reduce manual downloads and improve compliance management.
Can TachoMagic help with tachograph analysis?
Yes. TachoMagic also provides tachograph analysis software, helping operators monitor driver activity, infringements and compliance.
Can I book a demo of TachoMagic Walkaround Checks?
Yes. You can book a demo here: Book A Demo.
