Status Timer

Settings > Status > Status Timer

PREREQUISITE: You must create a Status before adding any timers.

Tracking time that has passed across multiple statuses is done through the use of statusThe specific activity or task a driver is currently engaged in, typically as part of a process called a "status loop." timers. These function much like a stopwatch, automatically starting when one status trigger occurs and then stopping after another trigger occurs. This functionality is most often used for tracking DOT requirements like hours of service or mandatory breaks.

Status Timer screen

With these status timers in place, you may track delivery times for perishable materials, notify administrators when thresholds are exceeded, and force status changes after a threshold is exceeded.

Adding a status timer

Based on your objective, creating a status timerThreshold timers associated with a status or status loop that regulate the expected amount of time a driver should spend performing an activity, such as pouring on a job or washing after emptying a load. can help in monitoring details from shift times to loadThe total amount of concrete or asphalt that is being or has been batched for delivery. age. The typical timer consists of a status that triggers the start of a timer and then a status that ends the timer. This ensures a full loop of activity tracking to time only relevant statuses.

Status Type

The type of statuses to filterA search tool that restricts data queried based on factors like equipment type, employee groups, and date ranges. against when setting timers for each status. This determines which status you may select from the Timer EventEngine data recorded by TrackIt that includes fault codes and driver behaviors like hard braking. tab.

Timer Event tab

Name

The name of the status timer. This should describe the timers associated, as multiple statuses may be assigned to each timer.

Duration (min)

The total amount of time to elapse before the timer triggers a notificationA software-generated message or warning triggered by vehicle data.. We recommend using the Action Time and Action settings to affect when to start and stop the timer so that only times associated with the desired work type will accrue.

Status

The desired status intended to trigger starting or stopping the timer. Multiple statuses may be assigned toward a timer.

Action Time

The moment to trigger a timer action. This must be used in tandem with the Action setting.

On Enter The status is entered either automatically or manually.

On Exit

The status is exited either automatically or manually.

Action

The triggering behavior for the timer. We recommend having at least one status that triggers the start and another status that triggers stopping the behavior.

Start Timer The timer starts collecting time. This is added to the current total of time already counted from previous occurrences, if applicable.

Stop Timer

The timer stops collecting time.

Timer Notifications tab

Notify When

The timer event that triggers when a notification should be sent to the email group.

Duration Expires When the total amount of time set for the Duration (min) elapses, the notification is generated.

Stop Action Occurs

When the Stop Timer action occurs, the notification is generated.

Priority

The image associated with the message indicates its priority in the recipient's inbox.

Message

The messageText messages exchanged between drivers and dispatchers using TrackIt. associated with the timer. This should be informative based on the type of timer, such as if a worker has one hour left on the clock.

Notify Driver

The driver is also included on the list of recipients when a notification is triggered.

Check box selected Selected The driver is sent the notification as a message that appears on their tablet screen.
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Only the selected Email Group is notified when the notification is triggered.

Show on map

The vehicleAll machines used as a means of production on a construction site or at a batch plant. icon is replaced with the Priority icon on the Equipment Map screen when the triggering event occurs.

Check box selected Selected The vehicle icon is replaced with the icon indicating the alertA software-generated message or warning triggered by vehicle data.'s importance.
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The vehicle icon is not replaced.

Status Change

The status the driver is automatically changed to when the status timer is triggered. This is often used to move a driver to a status like Last Load when nearing the end of a work shift.

 

Send to Integration (COMMAND/Systech)

Send any status change data to integrated batching systems. This requires that the Status Change field be set, as this is the data supplied to any third-party applications.

Check box selected Selected The status change is sent to any third-party application to ensure data parody across systems.
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The status change is not relayed to any integrated solutions.

Try the tutorial

  1. Navigate to Settings > Status > Status Timer.
  2. Click the Add New Status Timer Add New Status Timer button button to create a new timer, or click the Edit Edit button button to change an existing status.
  3. Provide a Duration (min) that will act as the total time to elapse before a notification is generated.
  4. Click Add Row Add Row button.
  5. Select the desired Status, Action Time, and Action. Repeat this for additional statuses if you want a status triggering the start and stop timers.
  6. From the Timer Notifications tab, enter a Message to use as the notification.
  7. If you wish for the driver to also receive the message, select Notify Driver.
  8. Click Add Email Group Add Email Group button and select the desired recipients for this notification.
  9. Click Save & Close Save & Close button.