This article describes how to record driving time around the yard using the Yard Moves sub status when changing your HOS status manually on the Dashboard screen. It also describes how to annotate driving time around the yard if you have accidentally recorded this using the Driving status.
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You can use the Yard Moves sub status to record driving around a yard for maintenance purposes if your administrator has enabled this functionality in your account. Time recorded as Yard Moves does not count towards your permitted driving time. It counts as on-duty, not driving time instead.
On an Android device, follow these steps to record Yard Moves time:
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Make sure that you are connected to your vehicle.
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On the Dashboard screen, tap ON (On Duty).
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Select the sub status Yard Moves from the list.
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Enter your location. If you are connected to a vehicle, the app logs the location automatically.
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Enter a mandatory comment.
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Tap Confirm.
On an iOS device, follow these steps to record Yard Moves time:
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Make sure that you are connected to your vehicle.
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On the Dashboard screen, tap CHANGE STATUS.
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Under On Duty, select the sub status Yard Moves.
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Enter your location. If you are connected to a vehicle, the app logs the location automatically.
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Enter a mandatory comment.
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Tap CONFIRM STATUS CHANGE.
When you begin driving, you cannot access the Dashboard screen because the screen is locked.
If your vehicle stops moving, the status changes to Idling and you will be asked whether you want to go On Duty.
If you do not choose GO ON DUTY and the vehicle moves, the status returns to Yard Moves.
If you turn your vehicle off while in the Yard Moves sub status, and then re-start and drive, your status changes to Driving.
If you accidentally record your driving time around the yard using the Driving status, follow these steps:
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Stop and correct the status: As soon as you realize your mistake, stop the vehicle and change your status to On Duty with a sub status of Yard Moves.
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Add a comment to your log: Add a comment to the driving period in your logs to explain that the time should have been logged as Yard Moves. For more information, see Edit your ELD logs or add a status to your logs.
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Notify your fleet manager: If possible, contact your fleet manager or dispatcher about your mistake so that they can review and, if needed, assist with the required log edits.
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Avoid repeated errors: In the future, make sure to use the Yard Moves sub status on the On Duty status for any driving around the yard.
Taking these steps will help you stay compliant and ensure that your ELD logs accurately reflect your driving.