Vehicle Maintenance Log Review Checklist

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Log Completeness & Accuracy

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Ensuring all required information is present and accurate in the maintenance logs.

Log Entry Date

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle License Plate Number

Driver Name/ID

Description of Work Performed

Mileage at Service

Service Type (e.g., PM, Repair, Inspection)

Hours of Labor

Comments/Notes

Preventative Maintenance Compliance

2 of 8

Verifying adherence to scheduled preventative maintenance tasks for each vehicle.

Date of Last Scheduled PM

Mileage at Last PM

PM Type Performed (e.g., Oil Change, Inspection)

Detailed Description of Services Performed

Was PM Completed as Scheduled?

If No, Explain Deviation from Schedule

Date of Next Scheduled PM

Estimated Mileage for Next PM

Corrective Maintenance Review

3 of 8

Analyzing reported issues, repairs performed, and overall effectiveness of corrective maintenance.

Describe the initial reported issue/defect.

Detailed description of the diagnostic process.

Explanation of the root cause of the issue (if determined).

Parts cost for repair.

Labor hours spent on repair.

Severity Level of Issue (Before Repair)

Repair Quality Assessment (After Repair)

Date Repair Completed

Parts & Labor Cost Analysis

4 of 8

Reviewing maintenance costs to identify trends, potential cost savings, and areas for improved efficiency.

Total Parts Cost for Review Period

Total Labor Cost for Review Period

Average Parts Cost per Vehicle

Average Labor Cost per Vehicle

Are parts costs within budget?

Explanation for any cost variances (if applicable)

Supporting Documentation (Invoices, quotes etc.)

Unexplained cost outliers (over $XXX) - Number of Incidents

Driver Reporting & Feedback

5 of 8

Evaluating driver-reported issues and incorporating driver feedback into maintenance planning.

Describe any unusual noises or vibrations experienced during operation.

Detail any warning lights or dashboard indicators illuminated.

Describe any unusual smells detected within the vehicle.

Estimated Mileage at time of Report

Date of Incident/Observation

Severity of Issue (Driver Assessment)

Attach photos/videos documenting the issue (if applicable)

Regulatory Compliance (DOT/Local)

6 of 8

Confirming maintenance practices align with relevant regulatory requirements and inspections.

Last DOT Inspection Date Verified?

Next Scheduled DOT Inspection Date

DOT Inspection Mileage

Inspection Outcome (Pass/Fail)

Notes on DOT Inspection Findings/Corrective Actions

Vehicle Registration Status

Date of Last Local Inspection (if applicable)

Vehicle Downtime Analysis

7 of 8

Assessing the impact of maintenance-related downtime on operational efficiency and identifying opportunities to minimize it.

Total Downtime (Hours) - This Review Period

Number of Vehicles Experiencing Downtime

Description of Primary Downtime Causes

Categories of Downtime (select all that apply)

First Downtime Event Date

Last Downtime Event Date

Actions Taken to Reduce Downtime

Estimated Cost of Downtime (Lost Productivity)

Maintenance Vendor Performance

8 of 8

Evaluating the quality and timeliness of work performed by external maintenance vendors.

Vendor Response Time (Days)

Percentage of Repairs Completed On Time

Overall Quality of Work (Subjective)

Specific Feedback on Repair Quality

Did the Vendor Follow Procedures?

Were estimates accurate?

Supporting Documentation (Invoices, Quotes, Photos)

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