DOT DVIR walkarounds, cargo tank inspections, and HazMat compliance — Vision AI that evaluates vehicles photo-by-photo against 49 CFR requirements, producing scored inspection reports with cited regulatory references.
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What is Code Buddy for Vehicles & Fleet?
Code Buddy helps vehicle inspectors and fleet operators conduct DOT DVIR walkarounds, cargo tank inspections, and HazMat compliance evaluations using Vision AI. The system evaluates photos against 49 CFR requirements — scoring findings as Critical, Major, or Minor with cited regulatory references — and produces photo-backed inspection reports.
Results are AI-generated and should be reviewed by a qualified professional.
commercial vehicles placed out of service at roadside inspections
CVSA, 2025
per DVIR walkaround that require evaluation against specific 49 CFR sections
FMCSA
Parts 172, 177, 180, 393, and 396 — multiple regulatory sections per inspection
FMCSA
Use Cases
Walk around a vehicle with Vision AI and evaluate parking brakes (§393.41), tires and load ratings (§393.75), emergency equipment (§396.11), horn, lights, and marker lamps — generating a scored DVIR report with pass/fail ratings and cited CFR sections for each finding.
Photograph cargo tank shell markings, spec plates, valves, and piping. Code Buddy evaluates external visual inspection currency, leakage test dates, internal visual inspection intervals, and pressure test requirements against 49 CFR §180.407 — flagging overdue certifications.
Evaluate placarding compliance (§172.504), shipping paper presence and content (§177.817), and emergency response information accessibility (§172.602) — identifying missing or non-compliant documentation from vehicle photos.
Assess fire extinguisher charge status and UL rating (§393.95), reflective triangles, and warning devices. Code Buddy identifies when protective covers obscure required markings and flags items that need on-site functional verification.
Each tool is jurisdiction-aware and built for vehicles & fleet — on the job site, in the office, or offline.
Point your camera and get AI-generated observations with cited references
Ask regulatory questions and get answers with cited code sections
Hands-free regulatory lookup while you work
On-device AI works without internet or cell signal
Each report includes a photo-backed evaluation with findings scored as Critical, Major, or Minor. Every finding cites the specific 49 CFR section, describes what was observed in the photos, and provides a recommendation for on-site verification or corrective action.
Yes. Code Buddy evaluates cargo tank shell markings, spec plates, and retest dates against 49 CFR §180.407 requirements — including external visual, leakage test, internal visual, and pressure test intervals. It flags certifications that may appear overdue based on visible markings.
No. Code Buddy generates an AI-assisted inspection draft that should be reviewed by a qualified professional. Some items — like parking brake hold on grade, horn audibility, and tire pressure — require on-site functional testing that cannot be confirmed from photographs alone.
We'll load your regulations, your jurisdiction, and your team's workflow — and show you what Code Buddy sees. Live.