Inspections·9 min read
HGV Daily Walkaround Check: The Complete Guide to First-Use Inspections
Learn what a proper HGV walkaround check must cover, why it matters for compliance, and how digital inspections save time and reduce risk.
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Digital walkaround checks your drivers will actually use
Replace paper inspection sheets with a guided mobile app. Drivers complete checks faster, managers get instant visibility, and your compliance records are audit-ready from day one.
iOS & Android · Works offline · Setup in minutes
Built for drivers, built for compliance
Every feature designed to make inspections faster for drivers and more reliable for operators.
Guided Checklists
Step-by-step inspection flow customised per vehicle type — HGV, trailer, van, plant. Drivers can't skip critical items.
Photo Evidence
Drivers attach photos to any checklist item. Defects captured with visual proof that holds up at audit.
GPS Verification
Every inspection is tagged with location coordinates, proving when and where the check was completed.
QR Code Scanning
Drivers scan a QR code on the vehicle to start the inspection. No manual vehicle selection, no mix-ups.
Offline Mode
Complete inspections without mobile signal. Data syncs when connectivity returns — perfect for remote depots and construction sites.
Instant Defect Alerts
Safety-critical defects trigger immediate notifications to transport managers. No delays, no missed reports.
Three minutes from scan to submit
1
Scan QR code on vehicle
The app loads the correct checklist for that vehicle type automatically.
2
Walk through the checklist
Tick items, take photos of any issues, add notes where needed.
3
Submit
The completed inspection appears instantly on the manager dashboard. Defects trigger alerts.
Ditch the paper. Go digital today.
Operators complete walkaround checks 60% faster with Zohti while capturing better evidence.
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The wider walkaround check product — also covers vans, trailers and plant.
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The full Zohti compliance platform: inspections, defects, MOT, PMI and reporting.
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Generate Earned Recognition exports straight from your inspection and defect data.
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HGV inspection & walkaround guides
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PMI Safety Inspections: The Complete Guide for UK HGV Operators
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PG9 Prohibition Notices: What They Are, How to Avoid Them, and What Happens Next
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