EVIR® Mobile Desktop App User Guide

The EVIR Mobile desktop application can be accessed through Ground Traffic Control. From the main menu, click Reports, then EVIR Mobile Inspections under EVIR INSPECTION. The EVIR Mobile desktop application opens in a new tab.

There are three types of user permissions for the desktop application:

Unless specifically granted user access to Ground Traffic Control, Drivers only have permission to use the mobile application. 

To grant a Ground Traffic Control user permissions to access EVIR Mobile follow these steps:

1. Log in to Ground Traffic Control.
2. Click Manage, then Users under SYSTEM SETTINGS.
3. Scroll down to the EVIR Mobile settings (EVIR2). 
4. Select the check box next to the appropriate role permission.
5. Click Update User.

Those users who are both an Operator/Owner can have Inspector permission and Admin permission.

The Inspection History panel lists all inspections performed on all assets in your fleet in the time frame indicated. This panel includes all closed inspections and all inspections with open defects.

Search

Search for specific inspections by asset, inspector, or asset location in the drop-down search field. Further specify a date range, an inspection type, an asset type, or by highest defect severity for the inspection.

Sort

Sort the search results by the column headings.

Column Heading	Definition
SEVERITY	Determined by the nature of any defects noted during the inspection.
DATE AND TIME	Identifies when the inspection was completed.
ASSET NUMBER	The identifier assigned to the vehicle or other item.
ASSET TYPE	Default types are: Tractor Trailer with Equipment School Bus Straight Truck Dolly Light Duty
INSP. TYPE	Type of Inspection. Default types are: Pre-Trip Post-Trip Child Check Time Card Load Securement  Incomplete inspection
INSPECTOR	Name of the operator that conducted the inspection.
ASSET LOCATION	The division under which the asset is assigned.

• Click on the Asset Number to view the Asset Defect and Repair History.
• Click on the Inspection Type for an asset to view inspection details.

Clicking on the Inspection Type for an asset displays details of that specific inspection for that specific asset. 

The details on the left side of the report are associated with the asset. An electronic signature of the mechanic or inspector certifying the inspection/repair also appears here.

The details on the right side of the report are provided from the EVIR Mobile app by the inspector of that asset. 

When you want to save inspection records outside of the EVIR Mobile environment, you can export them to one of three formats.

In the Inspection History panel:

1. Click the check box next to the inspection to select the specific record(s) to be exported.
2. Click Export Selected.
3. Choose the preferred option:
   • Export CSV: Export basic information for the selected records to a CSV file. Each record is a line in the CSV.
   • Export PDF: Export basic information for the selected records to a PDF file. Each record is a line in the PDF.
   • Export Detailed PDF: Export all information for the selected records to a printable text file. A pop-up appears asking if you want to Export selected only or Export All. Select your preference to generate the export.

The Open Defects panel lists all unresolved issues with the assets in your fleet. 

Search

Search for specific inspections by asset, inspector, or asset location in the drop-down search field. Further specify a date range, an asset type, or the defect severity.

Sort

Sort the search results by the column headings.

Column Heading	Definition
SEVERITY	Determined by the nature of any defects noted during the inspection.
DATE AND TIME	Identifies when the inspection was completed.
ASSET NUMBER	The identifier assigned to the vehicle or other item.
ASSET LOCATION	The assigned region or division to which the asset is assigned.
ZONE	The pre-determined area of inspection for an asset. This may be a tagged or a tagless area.
COMPONENT	Name of the item with a defect in the zone. These are pre-defined, but an "other" option may also be chosen by the inspector.
CONDITION	The current state of the component.

• Click on an Asset Number to view the Asset Defect and Repair History.

View Photos

Photos attached to a specific defect can be accessed from the Open Defect list by clicking the caret next to the defect Condition. Click the caret again to hide the photos.

When a mechanic has assessed or repaired an open defect on an asset, the status of that defect can be changed to reflect the current state. 

To change the status of a defect:

1. Select the check box next to the defect or defects to be updated.
2. Click Pending, Repair not needed, or Repaired.

   Pending	The defect has been further assessed by a mechanic and some action has been taken toward repairing the defect.
   Repair not needed	The mechanic has determined that the defect does not require repair. This effectively "cancels" the defect on record.
   Repaired	The defect has been satisfactorily repaired.

3. In the dialog box that appears, enter any comments or notes that will provide clear details about the new status. "Pending" and "Repair not needed" status changes require a simple text note.
   For a "Repaired" status change:
   1. Select the resolution type (adjusted, replaced, serviced, etc...). REQUIRED
   2. Enter a work order number associated with the repair.
   3. Enter any comments about the repair.
   4. For Supervising Mechanics and Administrators, click the Repairing mechanic field and select the mechanic who performed service on the defect.

      Those with a Mechanic permission set do not have the ability to assign another mechanic to the defect.

      
      
4. Click the check box to certify the defect update is true.
5. Click Apply.

Click on an asset number to display lists of "Open and pending defects" and "Closed/Ignored defects" for that vehicle. 

The Open and Pending Defects list displays all defects for a specific asset that require attention. The defects can be major or minor defects. 

Sort

Column Heading	Definition
SEVERITY	Determined by the nature of any defects noted during the inspection.
INSPECTION	The type of inspection performed.
ZONE	The pre-determined area of inspection for an asset. This may be a tagged or a tagless area.
COMPONENT	Name of the item with a defect in the zone. These are pre-defined, but an "other" option may also be chosen by the inspector.
CONDITION	The current state of the component.
LAST NOTED	The date the defect was last edited.
FIRST NOTED	The date the defect was initially recorded.
STATUS	The current state of the defect (Open or Pending)
^	Indicates that there are notes for the inspection. Click to view the notes.

• Click on an Inspection Type for an asset to view inspection details.

When a mechanic has assessed or repaired an open defect on an asset, the status of that defect can be changed to reflect the current state. 

To change the status of a defect:

1. Select the check box next to the defect or defects to be updated.
2. Click Pending, Repair not needed, or Repaired.

   Pending	The defect has been further assessed by a mechanic and some action has been taken toward repairing the defect.
   Repair not needed	The mechanic has determined that the defect does not require repair. This effectively "cancels" the defect on record.
   Repaired	The defect has been satisfactorily repaired.

3. In the dialog box that appears, enter any comments or notes that will provide clear details about the new status. "Pending" and "Repair not needed" status changes require a simple text note. For a "Repaired" status change:
   1. Select the resolution type (adjusted, replaced, serviced, etc...). REQUIRED
   2. Enter a work order number associated with the repair.
   3. Enter any comments about the repair.
   4. For Supervising Mechanics and Administrators, click the Repairing mechanic field and select the mechanic who performed service on the defect.

      Those with a Mechanic permission set do not have the ability to assign another mechanic to the defect.

      
      
4. Click the check box to certify the defect update is true.
5. Click Apply.

The Closed/Ignored Defects section displays all resolved defects for the specified asset.

SEVERITY	The symbols indicate the change in severity type (minor/major defect to no defect).
INSPECTION	The type of inspection performed.
ZONE	The pre-determined area of inspection for an asset. This may be a tagged or a tagless area.
COMPONENT	Name of the item with a defect in the zone. These are pre-defined, but an "other" option may also be chosen by the inspector.
CONDITION	The current state of the component.
NOTES/RESOLUTION	A summary of the resolution status that includes a comment and the name of the person who resolved the defect.

• Click on an Inspection Type for an asset to view inspection details.

Access to the Admin panel is available only to those with Administrator permission. This panel allows you to select the default asset type to appear on the mobile app.

Default types are:

• Tractor
• Trailer with Equipment
• School Bus
• Straight Truck
• Dolly
• Light Duty

This is an account-wide setting and affects what inspectors view as a default when adding a new asset on the EVIR Mobile app.

Individual asset types can be changed in Ground Traffic Control by changing the asset type and sub-type fields.