Fleet terms,
simplified.
The words vendors use, defined the way people talk. Every term has its own page you can send to someone.
Driver exoneration
Using camera footage or GPS history to prove a driver was not at fault after an accident or dispute. Exonerati...
Dual-facing camera
An video safety camera with two lenses: one facing the road, one facing the driver. Both views together are wh...
DMS (Driver Monitoring System)
A cab-facing system that detects signs of distraction or fatigue, like phone use or eyes off the road, and fla...
DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)
The pre-trip and post-trip inspection record a commercial driver completes to document a vehicle's condition: ...
Dwell time
How long a vehicle or trailer sits in one place: at a dock, a yard, or a jobsite. High dwell time is often the...
Deadhead miles
Miles a truck drives empty, after a delivery, on the way to the next pickup. Deadhead burns fuel and hours wit...