Include preparation before the recorded road trip
Use a sample assignment that identifies the driver’s vehicle preparation, loading involvement and receiving responsibilities. The ELD trial should follow those tasks through the day rather than beginning its review only when road travel starts.
Glass condition, rack setup, restraint checks and customer acceptance are separate records. Do not assume that a location event or a completed driver log proves a damage-free delivery.
Glass hauling evaluation worksheet
| Activity | Question for the pilot |
|---|---|
| Vehicle preparation | When does the driver begin assigned work? |
| Loading and checks | What responsibilities continue before departure? |
| Road travel | Is the correct driver connected to the correct vehicle? |
| Receiving | What handling, waiting and closeout work occurs? |
Bring the actual truck configuration
Use the vehicle-selection and log-review workflow in the Factor PT30 manual for the applicable version. Give Factor ELD the actual truck engine, connector and mobile-device details before choosing equipment.
Have the office and driver review the same completed example. Record unexplained gaps or assignment mismatches as issues to resolve; do not describe the ELD as a glass-condition monitoring system.
For the broader fleet discussion, see flatbed. Use the ELD rollout checklist to assign training and review responsibilities, and check ELD applicability for the actual operation.
Glass hauling questions
Does the ELD certify that glass arrived without damage?
No. Use inspection and customer-acceptance records for cargo condition.
Should preparation work be omitted because the truck has not moved?
Review the driver’s actual duties and apply the appropriate recording procedure.