What we support
Maintenance documentation crews actually use.
Practical tooling for fleets that care about uptime and believable paperwork — especially off-road iron and mixed fleets.
- Meter & utilization records— typed or photo-assisted engine hours / odometer readings, with history and exports.
- Preventive maintenance— per-task intervals, overdue-first views, yellow flags when thresholds cross.
- Field repair flags & notes— yellow/red flags with photos so the yard sees issues quickly.
- Registration & insurance expiry— renewal reminders tied to asset records.
- CSV / PDF exports— download maintenance-relevant histories for spreadsheets, audits, insurers, or your own archival process (not a substitute for mandated DOT motor carrier registers).
What we are not
No FMCSA-certified ELD or Hours-of-Service product.
DirtFleet does not replace tools that DOT rules specifically prescribe for interstate motor carriers.
- Not certified or positioned as compliant with 49 CFR Part 395 electronic logging device (ELD) mandates for qualifying commercial motor vehicles.
- Not built to generate or certify Hours-of-Service (HOS) graphs, driver duty status logs, or ELD transferable output for FMCSA roadside inspection portals.
- Not a substitute for official DVIR programs or other federally mandated inspection regimes for CMVs — DirtFleet logs are organizational maintenance records only unless you adopt them under your own policy (subject to regulatory review).
Mixed fleets
Pair DirtFleet with certified ELDs for on-road units.
Many contractors run pickups and dump trucks next to loaders and trenches. DirtFleet shines on meter-based maintenance and paperwork for the whole fleet; use a compliant path for federally regulated trucking.
For tractors, straight trucks, and other vehicles subject to interstate Hours-of-Service rules, fleets typically run a vendor on the FMCSA Self-Certified ELD devices list (government-maintained roster of self-certified offerings). DirtFleet does not supersede those systems — it complements them for shop docs, PM, and consolidated asset histories. Established telematics and ELD vendors are common for road compliance; DirtFleet stays focused on maintenance readiness and credible asset data at dirtfleet.app.
Examples of categories other fleets pair with fleet maintenance software include self-certified onboard logging platforms and OEM telematics — DirtFleet doesn't endorse or integrate specifically with named products on your behalf here.
Regulatory disclaimer
Fleet regulations change with jurisdiction and operation type. Confirm your obligations directly with FMCSA, state DOTs, provinces, insurers, and retained compliance counsel. Nothing on dirtfleet.app is legal advice about whether your workflows satisfy federal or local law.
Compliance FAQ
Common questions
Is DirtFleet an ELD?
No. DirtFleet Hours is not registered as an FMCSA Electronic Logging Device. It focuses on fleet maintenance paperwork, preventive maintenance tied to meter hours, repair flags, registration/insurance tracking, and exports. Pair with a compliant ELD vendor for tractors and trucks that must record Hours-of-Service under federal rules.
Does DirtFleet satisfy DOT DVIR or interstate HOS requirements?
No. DirtFleet is not marketed as substituted compliance for federally mandated DVIR programs, interstate Hours-of-Service graphing, or ELD data transfer to enforcement. Your motor carrier is responsible for meeting applicable regulations; consult FMCSA materials and a qualified compliance professional.
What should mixed fleets (yellow iron + CMVs) do?
Many teams run DirtFleet for shop-ready maintenance histories and credible meter readings site-wide while using a separately purchased, self-certified onboard logging platform for federally regulated roadway operations. DirtFleet complements — it does not replace — those workflows.
Where can operations read the boundaries in plain language?
See dirtfleet.app/compliance for what DirtFleet supports (PM, flags, exports, renewal tracking) versus what stays outside scope (FMCSA-certified ELD, HOS recorder, mandated DOT inspection substitutes). Everything there is factual product scope, not legal advice.
References
- FMCSA — registered electronic logging devices (self-certified list). Motor carriers use this roster when selecting ELDs; FMCSA does not endorse specific devices.
- FMCSA — Hours of Service / ELD program overview. Official scope for ELD rules; not legal advice for your operation.
Beta cohort
Ready for credible maintenance paperwork?
Beta fleets ship hours, PM, and exports at dirtfleet.app — without claiming to replace your DOT ELD.