Give the timeline its context
Know the required information beyond the duty graph.
What form and manner means
Form-and-manner requirements are the details a complete log must contain. They identify the driver, date, equipment, carrier, and shipment. A correct duty graph can still be an incomplete log if these details are missing or wrong.
The required fields give the timeline its driver, equipment, and shipment context.
Check the required fields
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Driver and date | Correct identity, log date, applicable co-driver |
| Equipment | Vehicle identifiers and applicable trailers |
| Carrier | Carrier name and main-office information |
| Shipment | Shipping-document number, or shipper name and commodity |
| Duty record | Statuses, locations, total hours, and certification |
The ELD fills some fields automatically. The driver supplies others. Check saved values; yesterday’s trailer or shipment may no longer be correct.
Update details when the trip changes
When there is no load, record the actual situation in the app’s workflow. Do not invent a shipping-document number.