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Fleet pre-start inspections

Fleet pre-start inspections on mobile, attached to each vehicle. Evidence for audits and work orders when something fails. One system for fleet compliance.

Lachlan McRitchie

Lachlan McRitchie

Co-Founder & GM of Operations

Updated 27 September 2026
MapTrack Light Vehicle Daily Prestart on a phone, 5 of 25 answered: Yes selected for fit for work and free of fatigue and for holding the required licence, No Fault selected for tyres and spare from No Fault, Fault Present, Adjustment Carried Out and Not Applicable, the lights and indicators check next, and a Submit button.Open full-size screenshot (new tab)

Run a vehicle pre-start on a phone

A daily pre-start for a ute, part-way through. Driver checks such as fitness for work and licence take one tap, and each vehicle check records No Fault, Fault Present, Adjustment Carried Out or Not Applicable.

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Give the workshop the result behind the fault

For a vehicle pre-start, retain the submitted answers and photos with the vehicle and use a configured follow-up rule to put the issue into the work queue.

  1. 1. Test the exception before fleet rollout

    Use a controlled failed result on a demonstration vehicle. Check which task is created, who receives it and whether the description gives the workshop enough context.

  2. 2. Close the loop on the vehicle

    Review the corrective job and the retained pre-start together. A submitted form and a completed repair are different records; keep both available when deciding whether the vehicle returns to work.

The problem

Fleet pre-starts are required for safety and compliance, but when they're on paper or in a separate app, evidence isn't tied to the vehicle. Audits are slow, and you can't easily block a vehicle that's failed a pre-start or is overdue for service. Drivers need a simple way to complete checks; ops need visibility and an audit trail.

How MapTrack addresses it

MapTrack gives you pre-start inspections attached to each vehicle. Drivers complete checks on mobile (including offline); results and evidence sit on the vehicle record. Failed items can trigger work orders so the vehicle isn't available until it's cleared. You get one place for fleet compliance evidence, timestamps for audits and visibility for ops. MapTrack supports mixed fleet - vehicles and equipment, so you can run the same compliance workflow across assets.

How it works

  • 1

    Pre-start forms on mobile

    Drivers complete pre-start inspections on phone or tablet. Forms can be built to match your checklist; offline support for low-connectivity areas.

  • 2

    Evidence on the vehicle

    Results, photos and timestamps attach to each vehicle. One record for compliance and audits.

  • 3

    Work orders from failures

    Failed pre-start items can automatically create or link to work orders so vehicles aren't used until fixed.

  • 4

    Visibility and audit trail

    Ops see completion status and history. Export or show evidence when auditors or regulators ask.

Digital pre-starts with photo proof

Full access to every feature. No credit card required. Per-asset pricing so you scale as your fleet grows.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. In MapTrack, pre-starts are completed on mobile and attached to each vehicle (or asset). Evidence, photos and timestamps sit on the asset record. You have one place for fleet compliance and audits. Failed items can trigger work orders so vehicles aren't used until cleared.

Yes. MapTrack is mobile-first. Drivers can complete pre-start inspections on phone or tablet, including offline. Data syncs when back online. Forms can be tailored to your fleet and compliance requirements.

MapTrack is built for mobile assets, including fleet with tracking, compliance and maintenance in one platform. If you need vehicle-specific features (e.g. fuel cards, IFTA), you may use MapTrack for pre-starts and compliance alongside a fleet tool, or use MapTrack as the single system for fleet and equipment. Book a demo to discuss your fleet mix.

Pre-starts done before the engine starts

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