HOS Clocks

Abstract

Motive helps fleets maintain hours of service (HOS) compliance with resources that simplify log management, track driver duty status, and support adherence to complex federal, state, and provincial regulations. These features promote road safety and help reduce the risk of violations.

Overview

Motive's HOS clocks give drivers and fleet managers a quick view of available driving time. These real-time tools help plan trips, avoid violations, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial regulations.

• Real-time visibility: Drivers and fleet managers can see up-to-date HOS data anytime through the Motive Driver App and Motive Dashboard, keeping everyone aligned on compliance status.
• Proactive violation prevention: Clocks count down based on duty status and send alerts as limits approach, helping drivers avoid violations.
• Simplified compliance: The clocks automatically track time against key HOS limits, removing the need for manual tracking or guesswork.

Introduction to HOS clocks 

Motive helps drivers and fleet managers stay on top of duty limits with real-time HOS clocks. As duty status changes, each clock updates automatically to show the time remaining under federal and state HOS rules.
Drivers can view these clocks in the Motive Driver App, while fleet managers can access them in the Motive Dashboard. The system tracks four key clocks: drive, shift, cycle, and break.

Understanding the HOS clocks display

The Motive Driver App shows four easy-to-read clocks that update in real time to help drivers stay compliant:

• Driving violation: Tracks the driving limit and shows how much driving time remains.
• Shift violation: Tracks the on-duty window and shows how long a driver can work before needing a break.
• Cycle violation: Tracks time left in the day and work cycle.
• Break violation: Counts down to the required break after hours of driving.

The clocks use color alerts to signal when time is running low. A yellow icon means a limit is approaching, while a red line in the log graph shows a violation has occurred. Drivers can also get push notifications when they are close to a violation.

How to view HOS clocks

For drivers in the Motive Driver App:

1. Go to Home to view the remaining time directly on the main screen of the app.
2. Tap Logs to see a detailed view of HOS clocks and the log graph.
3. View the Driving Lock Screen when the vehicle is in motion. The screen displays a large drive clock for quick, at-a-glance reference.

For fleet managers in the Motive Dashboard:

1. Log in to the Motive Dashboard.
2. Go to Fleet View > Drivers.
3. Select a driver.

4. Click the Summary tab to view all HOS clocks.

How to view HOS recap

The HOS recap is a planning tool that works alongside the real-time clocks. While real-time clocks show how much time a driver has left to drive or be on duty today, the recap shows how many hours will become available in the coming days.
It gives a day-by-day summary of hours already worked and highlights the hours that will be added back as older days roll off the 7-day or 8-day cycle. This helps drivers and fleet managers plan future trips and manage schedules more effectively.

In the Motive Driver App:

1. Go to Logs.
2. Swipe left to view the HOS recap.

FAQs

Troubleshooting

• Duty Status Stuck in Drive Mode
• Clocks Not Displaying Time  
• Not Recording Drive Time