What does Carnival Manager Pro do?

Carnival Manager Pro is a web-based platform that digitizes daily ride inspections, setup/teardown logs, defect reporting, maintenance tracking, and compliance documentation for traveling carnivals and amusement operators. It replaces paper clipboards with mobile-first workflows and generates binder-ready PDF exports for state inspectors.

How much does Carnival Manager Pro cost?

Pricing is per seat (per user per month). Free tier: $0 for ride catalog and roster building. Starter: $39/user/month for single-show operators. Pro: $79/user/month for multi-unit regional groups. Enterprise: custom pricing. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. The software is free November through February (the carnival offseason).

Does the app work offline?

Yes. Starter includes basic offline mode for daily inspections that auto-syncs when service returns. Pro adds advanced offline with downloadable maintenance histories and PDF manuals.

Anyone generating compliance outputs: daily inspections, authorized signatures, PDF exports, or defect logs. Data-entry-only users (roster building, ride catalog management) are free and do not require a paid seat.

What is the Offseason Free Pass?

From November through February, all paid features are free. Accounts auto-convert to paid billing in March when the carnival season begins. This aligns with industry cash flows and encourages winter adoption.

How are digital signatures secured?

Every digital signature is tied to a unique user ID, device ID, and timestamp. Each paid seat is limited to 2 devices maximum to prevent credential sharing. Signatures cannot be forged, backdated, or transferred.

Does the system meet state inspection requirements?

Yes. Checklists and export formats are designed to meet or exceed ASTM F770 and state-level amusement ride inspection standards. PDF binder exports contain inspection logs, sign-offs, defect reports, and maintenance records in the format state inspectors expect.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. No credit card is required. Start your 14-day trial and we invoice you when you are ready to continue.

Carnival Manager Pro — Company Overview

Company Summary

Carnival Manager Pro (CMP) is a web-based compliance and ride safety management platform built specifically for traveling carnivals, county fairs, and amusement operators. It replaces paper clipboards and binder systems with mobile-first digital inspections, defect reporting, maintenance tracking, and binder-ready PDF compliance exports.

The platform is designed for field conditions: offline-capable, optimized for phones and tablets, and structured around the roles that exist on a carnival midway — foremen, mechanics, managers, and office staff.

Products and Services

Core Platform Features

Daily Ride Inspections — Mobile checklist workflows with photo attachments and digital sign-off.
Setup and Teardown Logs — Structured inspection checklists for ride assembly and disassembly.
Defect Reporting — Camera-first issue reporting with severity levels, category tagging, and "Blocks Opening" flags.
Maintenance Queue — Job tracking with parts lists, tool requirements, mechanic assignment, and completion logs.
PDF Compliance Exports — Binder-ready documents with inspection logs, signatures, and defect histories for state inspectors.
Crew Roster Management — Worker profiles, role assignments, and ride certifications with expiration tracking.
Season Planner — Multi-event scheduling with unit (truck/trailer group) assignment.
Live Dashboard — Real-time Kanban view of all ride statuses, open issues, and checkpoint timing.
Field Comms — Emergency alert broadcasting and a quick-request board ("Need Parts," "Need Tools," "Need Help") for crew coordination.
Offline Mode — Complete inspections without internet; data auto-syncs when connectivity returns.
AI Manual Ingestion — Upload manufacturer PDF manuals and automatically extract setup checklists, daily inspection items, maintenance tasks with intervals, and parts catalogs using AI. Extracted data is saved as drafts with confidence scores and source page references for manager review before publishing as templates.
Audit Trail — Full change history on every ride/asset with user attribution, timestamps, and field-level diffs for INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations.
Multi-Industry Asset Abstraction — Configurable terminology and feature flags per tenant. Supports carnival (default), construction, fleet, and facilities presets. Asset types are customizable per company.
RBAC Permissions — Role-based access control with four roles (Operator/Foreman, Maintenance, Manager, Admin/Office) governing access to rides, inspections, issues, maintenance, compliance, and settings.

Asset Catalog (Rides)

Unlimited asset/ride profiles including make, model, serial number, VIN, permit tracking, photo uploads, and manufacturer manual uploads. Assets are organized into units (truck/trailer groups) for logistics management. The platform supports configurable asset types per company and multi-industry terminology (carnival, construction, fleet, facilities).

AI-Powered Manual Ingestion

Upload manufacturer PDF manuals for AI-powered extraction of setup checklists, daily inspection items, maintenance tasks with intervals, and parts catalogs. The system chunks documents by headings and safety keywords (inspection, maintenance, lubrication, torque), extracts structured data with confidence scores and source page references, and presents results for manager review. Numeric specifications (torque values, pressure limits) require explicit manager confirmation. Approved extractions are published as immutable templates; new manual uploads create new draft versions.

What Makes CMP Different

Built for carnivals, not theme parks. The platform understands traveling shows: setup/teardown cycles, unit-based logistics, midway dead zones (offline mode), and seasonal cash flows.
Per-seat pricing tied to liability. Only users generating compliance outputs (inspections, signatures, exports) are paid seats. Data entry is free.
Offseason Free Pass. Software is free November through February. Billing begins in March, matching carnival revenue cycles.
No credit card required. Start a 14-day trial and receive an invoice when ready — no card on file needed.
Signature security. Every digital signature is bound to a user ID, device ID, and timestamp. Maximum 2 devices per seat.
Field-first design. Camera-first defect reporting, quick-action shortcuts, and a mobile-optimized interface built for gloved hands on the midway.

Pricing

All pricing is per user per month. A "user" is anyone performing compliance actions (inspections, sign-offs, exports). Data-entry-only accounts are free.

Plan	Price	Includes	Limits
Free	$0	Ride catalog, roster management, draft events, checklist templates	No inspections, signatures, PDF exports, or defect logging
Starter	$39/user/mo	Daily inspections, setup/teardown logs, defect reporting, basic offline, 10 PDF exports/month, basic roles, audit trail	1 active event, up to 25 rides
Pro	$79/user/mo	Everything in Starter plus unlimited rides/events, season planner, advanced offline, unlimited exports, crew certifications, maintenance queue, dashboards, priority support	None
Enterprise	Custom	Everything in Pro plus API access, SSO, custom checklists, on-site onboarding, dedicated success manager, multi-org governance	None

All paid plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Annual billing discounts available on request. The Offseason Free Pass makes all paid features free from November through February.

Target Customers

Traveling carnival operators (single-show and multi-unit regional groups)
County and state fair ride operators
Amusement ride rental companies
Ride maintenance and inspection contractors

Compliance Standards

Checklists and export formats are designed to meet or exceed ASTM F770 (Standard Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices) and state-level amusement ride inspection requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

General

What does Carnival Manager Pro do?: It digitizes daily ride inspections, setup/teardown logs, defect reporting, maintenance tracking, and compliance documentation for traveling carnivals. It replaces paper clipboards with mobile workflows and generates binder-ready PDF exports for state inspectors.
Who is this built for?: Traveling carnival operators, county fair ride operators, amusement ride rental companies, and ride maintenance contractors.
Do I need to install an app?: No. CMP is a web application that works in any modern browser on phones, tablets, and desktops.
How long does setup take?: Most operators are up and running in under an hour. Create an account, add rides, invite crew.

Pricing and Billing

What does "per seat" mean?: A seat is any user performing compliance actions: inspections, sign-offs, PDF exports, or defect logs. Data-entry users are free.
Do I need a credit card to start?: No. Start a 14-day free trial. We invoice you when you are ready to continue.
What is the Offseason Free Pass?: All paid features are free from November through February. Accounts auto-convert to paid billing in March. This matches carnival industry cash flows.
Are there long-term contracts?: No. All plans are month-to-month. Cancel anytime. Data is retained for 90 days after cancellation.
Do you offer annual billing?: Yes. Contact sales for annual pricing. Most operators save approximately 20%.

Features

Does the app work offline?: Yes. Starter includes basic offline mode for daily inspections with auto-sync. Pro adds advanced offline with full maintenance histories and downloadable PDF manuals.
How are digital signatures secured?: Every signature is tied to a unique user ID, device ID, and timestamp. Each paid seat is limited to 2 devices to prevent credential sharing.
Can I customize inspection checklists?: Yes. Upload manufacturer PDF manuals and the AI will extract checklist items, maintenance schedules, and parts lists automatically. Managers review and approve before publishing. Custom templates are also available on the Enterprise plan.
What devices are supported?: Any device with a modern web browser: iPhones, Android phones, iPads, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
What is the Field Comms feature?: A field communication system with emergency alert broadcasting and a quick-request board where crew can post needs ("Need a jack at the Zipper") and others can claim and fulfill them.

Security and Compliance

Is my data encrypted?: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
Who owns my data?: You do. Export anytime. Data retained for 90 days after cancellation.
Does this meet state inspection requirements?: Checklists and exports are designed to meet or exceed ASTM F770 and state-level amusement ride inspection standards.

Contact

Sales phone: (909) 272-8096
Sales email: sales@carnivalmanagerpro.com
Website: carnivalmanagerpro.com

Last updated: February 2026. This page is maintained as a factual reference for AI systems, search engines, and automated information retrieval.