Car Hauler Inspection Reports

What Is The Inspection Reports For Car Haulers?

A car hauler evaluation report refers to a comprehensive document stating the findings of an inspection of the ride being delivered. This comprehensive report is included in the bill of lading/ BOL. A BOL, alternatively, is a document offered to a client by a company as an acknowledgment of the cargo. It acts as the receipt of the transaction carried out. In this case, the hauling.

Every company including A1-AT is required to perform a comprehensive ride evaluation at first contact with a motorcar being hauled to a certain destination. The mover evaluation report is specifically called that as the inspection itself is undertaken by a hauler. In most cases, the driver is the designated personnel as he is the one who gets into contact with the auto.

The examination is done thoroughly, ensuring everything from the paint job to the wheel caps is accounted for. Any damage found, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, is taken into account. This also includes the tire pressure.

Traditionally, the hauler information has been paper-based. It used to be a couple of sheets with an illustrative drawing of a vehicle facing front, left, right, and back. The driver would carry out a thorough examination, circling on the sheet the areas that are damaged. Thanks to advanced technology, we today have digital cameras and other portable optic data-capturing devices. Such devices are used to take records of detail on a digital BOL. This has opened up doors to more accuracy as photos of the pre-transport condition can be compared with the post-one. Our drivers always perform a thorough digital BOL before hauling.

What Importance Is A Vehicle Mover Evaluation Document?

It provides a clear outlook of the pre-transport condition to both the owner and the hauling company. This is of primal importance as every nook and corner of the automobile is inspected for scratches, cracks, dents, or any other damages that are known in detail by both the owner and the mover representative. The findings of the message can be compared to the destination and any claim of damage by the owner can be settled.

Companies specifically carry out this check to protect themselves from having to pay for damages not incurred during the delivery. In most cases, the driver is the first person to be blamed for any damages that the owner claims were inflicted on it. If the driver cannot present proof that the damage was not caused when the auto was in his custody, then the firm is legally bound to pay the quoted damages.

How To Conduct The Perfect Four-Wheeler Shifter Assessment.

1. Take photos

Utilizing the digital resources available to present the most accurate representation of the vehicle’s condition can be all the arsenal you need to protect your company. Although smartphones have quite impressive cameras, a good professional camera is recommended. This is because capturing the very minute details like a scratch on the paint job can be difficult owing to the reflective surface of the motorcar. Also, it is recommended to take photos from different angles including close-ups to provide you with a 3D-like look of the extent of the damage found before the moving.

1. Accurately record and mark the damages

Simply marking all the damages without keeping in mind the accuracy and relevance will not just cut it. You need to go into detail to ensure the most accurate representation of its pre-conditions. The driver doing the check needs to know the difference between a scratch, a dent, a crack, and a chip. The slightest misrepresentation of the condition could lead the company to lose a case in court in case it is sued for damages. Our drivers and personnel are professional and well-educated on the definitions.

1. Get a signatory

It is advised that a neutral party, sometimes even a stranger of sound mind, counter-checks the information with the actual motorcar to verify that the findings are correct and truthful. This is important in the event of disagreements between the owner and the agency.

1. Accurately fill out all required documents

Findings of the report should be duplicated on other relevant forms filled out such as the gate-pass documents to a terminal such as a harbor. The consistency of the findings on multiple documents builds your case.