PCV Daily Check Guide

A PCV daily check is the walkaround inspection completed before a coach, bus or minibus goes into service. The aim is simple: give drivers a clear process to follow and give operators a reliable record of each completed check.

What is included in a PCV daily check?

A daily check should be clear, practical and consistent. The exact items may vary by operator, but the process should help drivers identify visible issues before the vehicle is used.

Exterior condition

Bodywork, mirrors, glass and visible damage.

Tyres and wheels

Tyre condition, wheel condition and anything visibly unsafe.

Lights and reflectors

Check that key lighting items and reflectors appear in order.

Leaks or obvious defects

Any visible defect that should be noted before operation.

Vehicle identity

Confirm the driver is checking the correct vehicle.

Driver sign-off

A completed record should show who carried out the check.

What a completed record should contain

  • Vehicle identifier
  • Date and time of completion
  • Checklist outcomes for each item
  • Defect notes where relevant
  • Driver sign-off

Why operators go digital

Paper check sheets can be slow to review, hard to search and awkward to manage later. A digital process gives drivers a clean checklist and gives operators a more organised record.

PCV Log Book is built around that workflow: driver completes the check, signs on-screen, then the record is stored inside the secure company dashboard for review and PDF export.

Simple driver-to-operator workflow

  1. Driver opens the daily check link and logs in with the company-issued PIN.
  2. Driver completes the walkaround checklist and marks each item clearly.
  3. Any relevant defect note is added within the check record.
  4. Driver signs the check on-screen and submits it.
  5. Operator reviews the completed record inside the company dashboard.
  6. Records can be searched and exported to PDF when needed.

FAQs

What is a PCV daily check?

It is the walkaround inspection a driver completes before operating the vehicle.

What should a PCV daily check record include?

A clear record should include the vehicle, date, time, checklist results, any needed defect note and driver sign-off.

Why use a digital PCV daily check system?

Digital checks are easier to complete consistently and easier for operators to review, search and export later.