Drayage fleets need an ELD workflow built around ports, terminals, queues, chassis changes, short moves, and frequent dispatch updates while preserving accurate duty records.
What this means for your fleet
Gate queues, yard movement, terminal geofences, chassis pickup, and local interstate work can look similar on a map but have different operational context. Define when yard move is allowed and how drivers document delays.
Example to try with your fleet
A driver waits in a terminal queue, makes an authorized yard move, swaps chassis, and leaves on a public road. During a controlled test, verify when the yard move ends, which driver and tractor appear in the record, and how delays are annotated. Also check that records remain complete after a loss of cellular service and reconnection.
What to check
Use these checks before buying or setting up an ELD. Record the results and resolve any problems before rollout.
| Check | How to verify |
|---|---|
| 1. Map port and terminal geofences | Map each terminal, yard, public-road boundary, and approved special-driving area; retain the policy owner and review date. |
| 2. Set yard-move policy | Test yard-move authorization, selection, annotation, end conditions, and the first ordinary-driving event at a real facility. |
| 3. Control tractor and driver swaps | Record driver, tractor, device, login, handoff time, unassigned-driving review, and acceptance result for each swap. |
| 4. Capture queue and dispatch context | Attach terminal appointment, queue timestamps, dispatch messages, duty-status decisions, and driver annotations. |
| 5. Test connectivity recovery | Run a controlled connection loss and recovery; retain queued events, reconciliation result, defect, support case, and retest. |
Limits and exceptions
Use this guide to plan your checks; it does not determine whether a legal exception applies, certify a record, or guarantee compliance, safety, savings, or audit results. Preserve original ELD records and edit history. Use the current rules to determine applicability and the manual for your installed device for operating instructions.
Sources and review date
Reviewed August 10, 2026. Check the latest rules and product information before changing your procedures or signing a contract.
- FMCSA guidance on recording hours of service — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Editing and certifying records — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Factor ELD products, plans, and support — Factor ELD.
Try the ELD on a typical route
Tell us about your truck, phone, route, and a task you want to test. Request a Factor ELD demo to see how the product works. Your fleet remains responsible for deciding which rules apply.