The Business of Independent Service Provider Contracting

We are thrilled to announce the release of LineDrive App Version 1.8.1, a major update designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of both linehaul contractors and their drivers. This latest version brings a host of new features and improvements tailored to meet the unique demands of FXG contracted linehaul operations. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key updates and how they can significantly improve daily operations for both contractors and drivers.

Dashboard: Your Central Command Center for Linehaul Operations

The redesigned Dashboard, formerly known as Home, now offers a more streamlined interface to help you stay organized and on top of your tasks:

• To-Do List: Manage your daily responsibilities with ease, ensuring all tasks are accounted for.
• Daily/Weekly On Duty Hours: Keep track of working hours to maintain compliance and prevent overwork.
• Holdover Times and Notes: Enter holdover begin/end times and notes prior to assembly, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Enhanced Main Menu: Access important features, including the Privacy Policy, from an improved main menu.
• Local Weather Updates: Stay prepared with current local weather information displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Operational Improvement: This revamped dashboard provides linehaul contractors with a comprehensive view of their drivers' schedules and tasks, facilitating better planning and oversight. For drivers, it offers a clear and organized layout, making it easier to manage daily activities and comply with work hour regulations.

Assembly: Streamlined for Accuracy

Enhancements in the Assembly feature ensure more precise and efficient operations:

• Image Capture: Take or select an image of the MTA/hook slip directly within the app.
• Hook Slip/MTA Number Entry: Accurately enter the Hook Slip/MTA number for better documentation.
• Trailer Hookups, Seals, and Fifth Wheels: Capture photos of trailer hookups, seals, and fifth wheels to ensure all necessary documentation is complete.

Operational Improvement: Contractors benefit from improved documentation and accountability, reducing errors and enhancing compliance. Drivers can quickly and easily document their assembly tasks, ensuring all necessary information is captured accurately.

Timekeeper: Enhanced Time Management

Timekeeper, previously known as eTime, now offers even more robust time management capabilities:

• Icon Menu Navigation: Easily navigate through the time clock, weekly time sheet, and geofences.
• On Duty Notes: Enter on duty notes when clocking in/out to keep detailed records.
• Past Week Time Sheets: Access and enter notes for up to six weeks of past time sheets.
• Multiple Geofences: Enforce multiple geofences (optional) for clocking in, ensuring accurate location tracking.

Operational Improvement: Contractors gain detailed insights into driver hours and activities, aiding in compliance and payroll accuracy. For drivers, these features simplify time tracking and ensure precise records, helping to avoid discrepancies.

Safety & Op Training: Prioritizing Safety

Safety and operational training are critical, and the latest updates make them even more accessible:

• Safety Live Attachments: View important safety attachments directly within the app.
• Safety Track Violations: Add and track safety violations to stay compliant.
• Safety Focus Lessons: Access essential Safety Focus lessons first.
• Icon Menu Navigation: Easily navigate through safety programs.
• Header Stats: Quickly access safety statistics from the header icon.

Operational Improvement: Enhanced safety training ensures that contractors can maintain high safety standards and compliance, reducing risks and liabilities. Drivers benefit from easy access to essential training materials and safety statistics, promoting a safer working environment.

Settings: Personalization at Your Fingertips

Customize your app experience to suit your preferences with new settings options:

• Show/Hide Local Weather: Choose whether to display local weather information.
• 24-Hour Clock Format: Display date and times in a 24-hour clock format for clarity.
• Voice Alerts: Enable voice alerts for important notifications.

Operational Improvement: Contractors and drivers can tailor the app settings to their specific needs, enhancing usability and ensuring critical information is easily accessible.

Additional Enhancements

• Refer a FedEx Driver: Minor improvements make it easier to refer new FedEx drivers.
• Updated Splash Screen: A refreshed splash screen for a modern look.
• UI/UX Enhancements: Various improvements ensure smoother navigation and a more intuitive user experience.

How These Enhancements Benefit Contractors and Drivers

For Linehaul Contractors:

• Improved Oversight: The enhanced Dashboard and Assembly features provide better visibility into driver activities and schedules, facilitating more effective management.
• Enhanced Compliance: Detailed time tracking and safety training features help ensure regulatory compliance, reducing the risk of fines and legal issues.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes and better documentation lead to more efficient operations and reduced administrative overhead.

For Linehaul Drivers:

• Ease of Use: A more intuitive interface and streamlined features make daily tasks easier to manage.
• Accurate Records: Improved timekeeping and documentation features ensure accurate and reliable records, preventing disputes and ensuring fair compensation.
• Safety Focus: Enhanced access to safety training and statistics promotes a safer working environment, reducing the risk of accidents and violations.

Upgrade Today and Transform Your Operations!

Update your LineDrive app to Version 1.8.1 today and experience the transformative benefits of these powerful new features and enhancements. We are committed to providing the best tools to support your success as a linehaul contractor or driver.

Download the update now and see how LineDrive can revolutionize your daily operations.

Available for iPhones and iPads in the App Store

Available for Phones and Tablets in the Google Play

For any questions or feedback, our support team is always here to help. Happy driving!