Editing a manual Driving entry in the ELD — what do you systems let you do?
Posted by LazyNick7@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 7 comments
Hey everyone,
I'm a software engineer working on an ELD platform, and I could really use your input based on real-world experience.
For example, consider this timeline:
- 01:00 a.m.: I set my status to Off Duty.
- 02:00 a.m.: I manually tap Driving.
- 02:10–04:00 a.m.: I'm actually on the road.
- 04:00 a.m.: I stop and tap Off Duty for 30 minutes.
Later, I realize I hit "Driving" too early—the vehicle didn't actually start moving until 02:10.
Ideally, I'd like to adjust the log to:
- 01:00–02:10 a.m.: Off Duty (or maybe On Duty)
- 02:10–04:00 a.m.: Driving (automatically captured, ideally)
- 04:00–04:30 a.m.: Off Duty
I have a few questions for those of you using current ELD systems:
- Does your ELD allow you to split a manually entered Driving block so you can reclassify the parked time separately?
- How does your system indicate which segments are locked versus editable?
- Do you have any tips or personal experiences that might shed light on this issue?
Thanks in advance for any insights you can offer!
Snookfilet@reddit
We’re unable to edit drive lines but would also never manually tap the drive line. It will switch automatically.
LazyNick7@reddit (OP)
Thank you for the answer!
LazyNick7@reddit (OP)
The FMCSA mandates that any automatically recorded driving time (the data that kicks in when the truck moves at about 5 mph) is locked for editing. That’s clear enough — but what about when drivers manually select "Driving" before the truck actually starts moving?
gearslammer386@reddit
I’ve only been able to do that in drive away situations where my phone, which is what I use as my logging device is, not actually connected to the truck I’m driving.
LazyNick7@reddit (OP)
Thank you for your input!
firstblush73@reddit
All driving entries are locked from editting with my current company.
LazyNick7@reddit (OP)
Thank you! <3