Make the delay visible in the driver’s day
Use a sample plant-to-site trip and introduce a receiving delay. Identify what the driver must do while waiting and how dispatch learns that the expected turnaround has changed. Do not label all stationary time as rest simply because the truck is not moving.
If the delay crosses a planned driver change, describe the outgoing and incoming assignments. A job schedule is not a substitute for the actual driver identity and work record.
Asphalt hauling evaluation worksheet
| Point to test | Evidence to record |
|---|---|
| Plant departure | Assigned driver, truck and connected device |
| Receiving delay | Actual duties, time and communication with dispatch |
| Relief handoff | Who takes responsibility for the next movement |
| Return or next load | Remaining driving and work after delivery |
Bring the actual truck configuration
Use the vehicle-selection workflow in the Factor PT30 manual as one acceptance check for that version. Confirm the actual truck, engine, connector and phone before relying on the configuration.
Asphalt temperature, paving readiness and material quality belong to separate processes. An ELD review can address the driver’s record without claiming to measure the load or guarantee a delivery outcome.
For the broader fleet discussion, see dump trucks. Use the ELD rollout checklist to assign training and review responsibilities, and check ELD applicability for the actual operation.
Asphalt hauling questions
Does waiting at a paving site automatically extend the driving limit?
No. Have the carrier review the applicable rules and the revised assignment.
Does the ELD monitor asphalt temperature?
Not in the driver-log scope described here. Confirm any separate equipment and integration requirement explicitly.