Does it matter if an app isn't UK-specific?

It can. UK compliance hinges on DVSA walkaround duties, the 15-month record window, OCRS and Earned Recognition — a UK-native tool maps to these directly rather than approximating them.

Is HaulGuard suitable for mixed fleets?

Yes — HGV, PCV and van each get the right DVSA template, and you can tailor checks per vehicle.

How quickly can we switch?

There's no hardware and no migration needed to start; add vehicles, invite drivers, and you're running compliant checks the same day.

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Looking for a WhipAround alternative?

WhipAround is a well-known vehicle inspection app with US origins. If you run a UK fleet, it's worth comparing on how closely a tool fits DVSA rules and O-licence duties.

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In short

For UK operators, the deciding factor is often how native a tool is to DVSA compliance — walkaround duties, the 15-month record window, OCRS and Earned Recognition — rather than a general inspection workflow. Here's how HaulGuard approaches that, plus criteria to compare any alternative on.

The verifiable facts

WhipAround and HaulGuard, side by side

Published pricing

WhipAround

US dollars, per asset per month: Standard $5, Pro $9, with a free single-asset tier and volume discounts on contracts.

HaulGuard

Pounds sterling, per active vehicle per month: £3.50 (£3 on annual billing), with a £14/month minimum.

Feature gating

WhipAround

Maintenance schedules, service history, mechanic profiles and parts management sit in the higher Pro tier.

HaulGuard

One plan — the defect closed-loop and mechanic portal are included for every fleet, with no tier upsell.

Compliance frame

WhipAround

A general vehicle and equipment inspection platform: inspections, fuel, maintenance and asset management.

HaulGuard

Built specifically around DVSA duties: walkaround templates, 15-month retention, OCRS and Earned Recognition.

Users

WhipAround

Unlimited users from the Standard tier upward.

HaulGuard

No per-user pricing at all — drivers, mechanics and managers are always included.

WhipAround details checked against their published pages on 4 July 2026. Pricing and features change — always confirm current details with the vendor.

What to look for

How to compare the options

UK-DVSA native, not adapted

Confirm the templates, terminology and record-keeping are built around DVSA's roadworthiness guidance and the 15-month window, not a generic global inspection app.

O-licence and OCRS aware

Look for framing around O-licence undertakings, OCRS and Earned Recognition — the outcomes UK operators are actually measured on.

Offline in the cab

UK depots and roadsides often have no signal; confirm full offline capture and automatic sync.

Predictable UK pricing

Per-active-vehicle pricing in pounds, with off-road vehicles unbilled, avoids currency and per-seat surprises.

Where HaulGuard fits

What HaulGuard gives you

Built around DVSA duties and O-licence compliance
15-month retention and Earned Recognition-ready records
Offline-first checks that sync automatically
Closed-loop defect management with a mechanic portal
Simple per-active-vehicle pricing in GBP

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Questions, answered

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