Connect the load plan with the driver's workday
A trailer can be ready while the driver is still working through an earlier delay. Dry van dispatch needs to consider the full day, including inspections, dock time and the next pickup. Factor ELD provides electronic driving records and duty-status logs that drivers and the office can review.
Use your demo to follow a load from departure through delivery and the next assignment. See how the driver reviews the log and adds context, then discuss how the office handles questions before planning more work.
Start with logs, then choose your fleet tools
Factor ELD offers driver-app and fleet-dashboard access, setup guidance and 24/7 multilingual support. GPS tracking, IFTA reporting and dispatch options can be part of the wider discussion; confirm the included features and hardware in your chosen plan.
For drop-and-hook operations, distinguish the truck, driver and trailer in your process. A trailer change does not mean the driver has started a new workday. Keep trailer and load information in the appropriate operating records while maintaining the driver's log.
Focus the demo on an ordinary difficult day
- A live load that starts later than planned.
- A trailer exchange before the next pickup.
- A driver or tractor change that the office needs to follow.
- Driver log review and access to a selected date range.
Bring the phones and truck configurations you use. Include both a driver and someone responsible for reviewing logs so the demonstration covers work on both sides of the system.
Dry van carrier questions
Does Factor ELD offer more than electronic logs?
Yes. The platform offers fleet tools such as dispatch, tracking and IFTA reports. Ask which services belong in your proposed plan and whether additional hardware is needed.
What should we discuss before switching ELD providers?
Cover hardware compatibility, driver onboarding, access to existing records and the cutover date. Keep the old records available through the transition and confirm the new setup before moving the rest of the fleet.