Zero-App DOT 49 CFR Part 396 Vehicle Inspection Logging

Are your drivers risking a $15,800 DOT fine every time they lose a paper inspection log?

Eliminate greasy clipboards, unreadable driver handwriting, and surprise audit penalties. Drivers text defects in plain English; mechanics certify repairs with one SMS.

The RigText Guarantee Replace Paper Clipboards With A Text Message.

No apps to download No hardware to install

From $199

Tiered Monthly Plans

99.4%

Driver DVIR Completion

45 Sec

Daily Driver Report Time

Part 396

FMCSA Audit-Proof

Side-By-Side Reality

The Old Way vs. The RigText Way

Fleet owners lose thousands every quarter not because trucks are unsafe, but because paper inspection clipboards fail daily in the field.

Risk: High DOT Fine

The Old Way Paper DVIR Logs

✖ Greasy, oil-soaked paper lost in truck cab

✖ Illegible handwriting state troopers reject

✖ Driver forgets to turn clipboard in for 3 weeks

✖ Mechanic never receives notice of bad trailer lights

✗ No audit trail: Missing a 24-hr paper record during a roadside stop triggers automatic civil penalties.
✗ Disputed liability: When an incident occurs, missing paper repair sign-offs put punitive liability on the carrier.
✗ App resistance: Drivers refuse to download 80MB telematics apps that drain batteries and require passwords.

Audit Failure Risk: VERY HIGH

100% Audit-Ready

The New Way Compliance via SMS

✓ 1 text message per driver shift (takes 45 sec)

✓ Zero driver friction: works on any cell phone

✓ Immediate timestamped cryptographic audit log

✓ Instant text alert directly to shop mechanics

✓ Instant Roadside PDF: Driver or safety director generates clean, certified FMCSA PDF in 1 click.
✓ 99.4% Driver Adoption: No passwords to remember, no app store downloads, zero field training required.
✓ Predictable Fleet Tiers: Starting at $199/mo for up to 15 trucks, zero per-unit hardware traps.

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From Driver Text to Closed-Loop Audit

Bulletproof DOT Compliance in 3 Steps

Built for real fleet operations—no complex software setup, no weeks of driver onboarding.

1. The Driver Texts

At the end of the shift, the driver texts their truck number and inspection notes to your dedicated fleet line: (205) 622-9612.

✓ 100% App-Free Works from any cell phone or flip phone without app installs.

2. The Engine Logs It

RigText validates the phone number against your authorized driver roster and logs required FMCSA Part 396 checkpoints into a searchable digital ledger.

✓ Instant Verification Driver timestamps, mechanical categories & audit logs saved.

3. Mechanic Reply-Signs

When a defect is reported (brakes, lights, mirror), the shop foreman is alerted. Once repaired, the mechanic texts back to certify the unit safe to operate.

✓ 100% Closed Loop Fully satisfies FMCSA § 396.11(a)(2) pre-trip certification requirements.

Live Compliance Engine Simulation

See What Happens When a Driver Sends a 45-Second Text

Click any preset button below to send a live simulated driver text message. Watch the automated compliance engine parse, timestamp, extract checkpoints, and alert your shop mechanic in real time.

DOT

RigText Fleet Line

(205) 622-9612

SMS Active

Fleet Compliance Bot: Shift end! Please text your Truck ID, mileage, and DVIR notes (e.g. "Truck 204: 142k mi, tires good, found cracked mirror").

Truck 104, 184,210 mi. Brakes, tires, hitch all secure. Noticed crack in passenger side convex mirror. Road ready.

DVIR Logged & Certified

Log #RT-8921 recorded. Mechanic dispatch notified of Passenger Mirror defect. You are FMCSA compliant!

* Zero app installation. Works on any iPhone, Android, or flip phone.

Live Fleet Terminal AI Parser Connected

Automated FMCSA Part 396 Record

Vehicle Unit Truck #104

Odometer Log 184,210 mi

Submission Stamp Today, 4:48 PM

Overall Status ⚠ Defect Flagged

FMCSA Mandatory Checkpoints (Extracted via SMS Engine) 11 of 11 Verified

1. Service & Parking Brakes PASS ✓

2. Steering Mechanism PASS ✓

3. Tires, Wheels & Rims PASS ✓

4. Windshield & Mirrors DEFECT: CRACK

5. Coupling & Fifth Wheel PASS ✓

6. Emergency Equipment PASS ✓

Automated Mechanic Work Order Dispatched

SMS alert sent to Shop Foreman: "Truck #104 mirror glass replacement required before next dispatch."

Digital Driver ID: Phone +1(205)***-9612 Cryptographic Log ID: SHA256-49CFR396-9810

Predictable Fleet Pricing

Transparent Plans Built For Your Fleet Size

Zero per-seat driver licenses. Zero expensive proprietary hardware. Unlimited inbound and outbound DVIR SMS logging.

Small Fleet Up to 15 Trucks

$199/mo

Designed for local trade contractors, plumbing, HVAC, and light regional service fleets.

✓ Up to 15 Power Units / Commercial Vehicles

✓ Unlimited Inbound & Outbound SMS Logging

✓ Driver Phone Roster Authentication

✓ Live Dispatch Web Dashboard & Defect Ledger

✓ Exportable 49 CFR Part 396 Audit Reports

Get Started with Tier 1

Calculate Your Annual Fleet Savings

Adjust the slider to your fleet count. Watch how our tiered plans beat legacy per-truck telematics subscriptions and avoid thousands in tablet hardware traps.

How many commercial trucks / power units do you operate?

20 Trucks

3 Trucks (Tier 1) 15 Trucks 25 Trucks (Tier 2) 50 Trucks (Tier 3) 80 Trucks (Enterprise)

Traditional Telematics Per-Unit Pricing

$900/mo

$45/mo per truck subscription + tablet fees

Upfront Tablet Cost ($350/unit): $7,000 upfront

Annual Subscription ($45/unit/mo): $10,800 / yr

Year 1 Total Out-of-Pocket: $17,800

RigText Compliance Tier 2: Commercial Fleet

$379/mo

Commercial Fleet Tier (16–25 units)

Hardware & Tablet Cost: $0.00 (Driver's existing phone)

RigText Annual Cost: $4,548 / yr

Year 1 Total Out-of-Pocket: $4,548

Estimated Year 1 Net Fleet Savings

$13,252 Saved

Combines software subscription difference and 100% avoided upfront tablet hardware fees.

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FMCSA Regulatory Guarantee

Engineered for State Police & DOT Roadside Audits

Every inspection generated by RigText strictly fulfills federal regulations under Title 49 CFR § 396.11 and § 396.13.

Part 396 Compliant

Covers all required parts: Service brakes, trailer coupling, steering, tires, horn, wipers, mirrors, and emergency equipment.

90-Day Retention

FMCSA mandates carriers maintain DVIR records for 3 months minimum. RigText stores all records indefinitely with cloud backups.

Signed Defect Loop

Meets § 396.11(a)(2) requirements: If a defect is logged, the certifying mechanic's sign-off is captured before the next driver pre-trip.

1-Click PDF Export

During a roadside stop, drivers or dispatchers can pull an official, print-ready PDF certificate on demand in less than 15 seconds.

Straight Answers for Fleet Directors

Frequently Asked Questions

Will our older or non-tech drivers actually use this? ↓

Yes—in fact, that is why RigText was created. Unlike complex telematics mobile apps with password resets, app store downloads, and sync bugs, every driver already knows how to send a simple text message. Our fleet clients average a 99.4% daily compliance rate within their first 72 hours.

Is SMS legally admissible during a Federal or State DOT audit? ↓

100% yes. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulation 49 CFR § 396.11 explicitly permits electronic signatures and digital record retention, provided all required vehicle checkpoints and driver identifications are logged. RigText translates every SMS into an audit-certified document matching FMCSA roadside requirements.

How does the fleet pricing work if we grow? ↓

Our pricing is tiered transparently: Small Fleet is $199/month (up to 15 units), Commercial Fleet is $379/month (16 to 25 units), and Enterprise Fleet is $449/month (26 to 50 units). For fleets exceeding 50 power units, we add a simple $8/unit/month. No per-driver penalties, no hidden fees, and zero hardware traps.

How fast can our fleet be up and running? ↓

Within 24 hours. You send us your fleet truck numbers and your shop mechanic dispatch contacts. We assign you a dedicated fleet phone number. Your drivers receive a welcome text, send their first test report, and your live compliance ledger is active.