Adding Remarks to Your Logs
Remarks are short text notes you can attach to your log entries. They provide helpful context about what was happening at a particular point in your day, and they become part of your official record.
What Are Remarks?
Section titled “What Are Remarks?”A remark is a brief annotation tied to a specific log entry. For example, if you changed to On Duty status at an unusual time, you could add a remark explaining that you were helping with a vehicle inspection. Remarks appear in your daily log view within the app and are also included in PDF reports generated from your logs.
When to Use Remarks
Section titled “When to Use Remarks”Remarks are useful in many situations, including:
- Explaining a late status change — “Forgot to switch to Off Duty; was parked at rest area since 14:00.”
- Noting unusual circumstances — “Delayed at shipper for 3 hours due to loading dock backup.”
- Providing context for edits — “Corrected start time; original entry was recorded in wrong time zone.”
- Recording important events — “Weigh station inspection, no issues found.”
- Documenting adverse conditions — “Heavy snow on I-80, reduced speed for safety.”
Tip: Good remarks make your logs easier to understand during audits or inspections. A short, clear explanation can save you time and questions down the road.
How to Add a Remark to a Log Entry
Section titled “How to Add a Remark to a Log Entry”- Open the daily log that contains the entry you want to annotate. (See Viewing Your Daily Logs for instructions.)
- Go to the Events tab.
- Tap the log entry where you want to add a remark.
- Look for the Remarks field or the option to Add Remark.
- Type your note. Keep it concise but descriptive enough to explain the situation.
- Tap Save to attach the remark to the entry.
The remark will now appear alongside that log entry in your daily log.
Editing an Existing Remark
Section titled “Editing an Existing Remark”If you need to update a remark you already added:
- Open the daily log and go to the Events tab.
- Tap the entry that has the remark you want to change.
- Find the existing remark text and tap to edit it.
- Make your changes.
- Tap Save to update the remark.
Deleting a Remark
Section titled “Deleting a Remark”If a remark was added by mistake or is no longer relevant:
- Open the log entry containing the remark.
- Tap the remark or select the option to remove it.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Note: Deleted remarks may still be visible in the edit history of your log. All changes to your logs are tracked for compliance purposes.
Where Remarks Appear
Section titled “Where Remarks Appear”Remarks are visible in several places:
- Daily log view — In the Events tab, underneath the log entry they are attached to.
- PDF reports — When your logs are exported or printed as a PDF, remarks appear as part of the detailed record for that day.
- Fleet manager dashboard — Your carrier can see your remarks when reviewing your logs on the web portal.
Tip: Since your fleet manager and DOT officers can see your remarks, always keep them professional and factual.