Vehicle Cards
Vehicle cards give you a compact, at-a-glance summary of each vehicle and driver in your fleet. They appear alongside the map on the dashboard and are one of the fastest ways to check on the status of your fleet.
What a Vehicle Card Shows
Section titled “What a Vehicle Card Shows”Each vehicle card displays key information about a single vehicle and its assigned driver:
- Vehicle ID — The unit number or name of the vehicle.
- Driver name — The driver currently assigned to or logged into the vehicle.
- Duty status indicator — The driver’s current Hours of Service duty status.
- Motion status — Whether the vehicle is moving, idling, parked, or disconnected.
Cards are designed to give you the most important details without needing to click into a full detail page.
Driver Duty Status Indicator
Section titled “Driver Duty Status Indicator”Each card shows the driver’s current duty status with a clear label and color indicator:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Driving | The driver is actively operating the vehicle. This counts against their driving hours. |
| On Duty | The driver is working but not driving (loading, fueling, paperwork, etc.). |
| Off Duty | The driver is off the clock and free from all responsibilities. |
| Sleeper Berth | The driver is resting in the vehicle’s sleeper compartment. |
You may also see special status indicators for Personal Conveyance (PC) or Yard Move (YM) if the driver is using one of those modes.
Vehicle Motion Status
Section titled “Vehicle Motion Status”In addition to the driver’s duty status, each card shows the vehicle’s motion status:
| Status | What It Means |
|---|---|
| In Motion | The vehicle is actively moving down the road. |
| Idling | The engine is running, but the vehicle is not moving. |
| Stationary | The vehicle is parked with the engine off. |
| Disconnected | The ELD or GPS device has lost connection and is not reporting. |
Tip: Excessive idling can waste fuel and may indicate a driver waiting at a facility. If you notice vehicles idling for long periods, it may be worth a check-in.
HOS Violation Indicators
Section titled “HOS Violation Indicators”If a driver is currently in violation of Hours of Service rules — or approaching a violation — the vehicle card will display a warning indicator. This might appear as a red badge, warning icon, or highlighted text on the card.
Common violation warnings include:
- 11-hour driving limit exceeded — The driver has driven beyond the allowed 11 hours.
- 14-hour on-duty window expired — The driver’s 14-hour work window has ended.
- 30-minute break not taken — The driver has driven more than 8 hours without a required break.
- 60/70-hour cycle limit reached — The driver has used all available weekly hours.
Clicking on a card with a violation indicator will take you to more details about the specific violation.
Note: Catching violations early is critical. Make it a habit to scan the vehicle cards for warning indicators throughout the day.
Maintenance Alert Indicators
Section titled “Maintenance Alert Indicators”Vehicle cards may also show maintenance-related alerts if there are upcoming or overdue service items for that vehicle. These indicators help you spot vehicles that need attention before a small issue becomes a breakdown.
Look for a wrench icon or maintenance badge on the card. Click to see the specific maintenance items that are due.
ELD Disconnect Notifications
Section titled “ELD Disconnect Notifications”When a vehicle’s ELD device loses connection, the card will display a disconnect notification. This is important because:
- An ELD disconnect means driving time may not be recorded automatically.
- The driver may need to switch to paper logs or manual entry.
- The disconnect event is logged and will appear on compliance reports.
If you see a disconnect notification, follow up with the driver to determine the cause and make sure their logs are accurate.
Clicking a Card for Details
Section titled “Clicking a Card for Details”Click on any vehicle card to open a detailed view. Depending on the section, this may show:
- Full HOS clock breakdown (driving time remaining, on-duty time remaining, break time, cycle time)
- Current location with address
- Recent trip history
- Log entries for the day
- Active alerts or violations
- Vehicle and ELD information
From the detail view, you can navigate to the driver’s full log, the vehicle profile, or other related pages.
GPS-Only Device Cards
Section titled “GPS-Only Device Cards”Not every card represents a vehicle with an ELD. If your company uses GPS-only tracking devices on trailers, containers, or other assets, those units will also appear as cards on the dashboard.
GPS-only cards are simpler and typically show:
- Asset ID or name
- Current location
- Motion status (moving, stationary, disconnected)
- Last update time
Since these assets do not have drivers or duty status data, you will not see HOS information or violation indicators on GPS-only cards.
Tip: GPS-only cards are a great way to keep tabs on trailers and equipment that are not attached to a powered vehicle. You can see exactly where they are parked or if they are on the move.
Related Pages
Section titled “Related Pages”- Map Overview — See how vehicle cards connect to the interactive map
- Filtering and Search — Narrow down which cards you see