Historically, driver logs have always been checked after violations have already occurred.  And, no matter what method of post duty log checking is performed (manual or scanned), it is still often days until driver logs can be audited internally.  Of course, by then it’s too late to do anything about the violations and your company becomes vulnerable to fines.  Too many driver violations can also have an adverse effect on your SaferSys scores and even trigger a DOT, State, or insurance audit of your records.

Markosoft's Time Log is very easy to learn and doesn’t take valuable time away from dispatchers.  Drivers call in when they begin duty and dispatchers simply clock them in and let the Time Log do the rest.  There are visual indicators that show when a driver is running out of time well before any violations take place.  Notification points for one, two, three, or more hours prior to a violation can be set up.  Dispatchers can plan ahead to re-power loads or get a driver off the clock for a required rest stop.  This is a proactive approach to conforming to the new DOT requirements and all concerned parties look upon it favorably (which can also help to prevent log violations).  There are many other valuable driver database options and information built in to the Time Log that make it a must have for your operation.

Other features include the ability to track the 60/7 day and 70/8 day log summaries which also warn of imminent DOT violations.  There are even reports and graphs available that can help identify problem drivers and dispatchers.  And, the Time Log works hand in hand with just about any other log auditing methods and can even replace some out dated and expensive "after the fact” log checking systems.

This simple program provides a lot of other valuable information to the dispatchers too.  For example, do you know which of your drivers are haz-mat endorsed?  Cell phone numbers, radio numbers, unit numbers, terminal locations, and the log status' of drivers as well as many other data fields can be effortlessly retrieved and customized to suit just about any need.  Data modifications are straightforward and all workstations can be updated in just seconds.  This is a live database application like nothing else in the industry.  The Time Log is much more than a simple driver database, it's a one of a kind, multi-user compatible, active driver database.

The DOT will soon be citing drivers for violating the new hours of service rules and to keep SaferSys scores from skyrocketing, companies need to get started building a protection shield now.  Don’t let driver and dispatcher mistakes control the future of your company and profits. Take control today with Markosoft's Time Log-- undisputedly the definitive way to proactively monitor your driver's hours of service.  I

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