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Start-of-shift position
Record the intended duty start, initial vehicle status and first journey stage.
Plan the working day
A day planner for professional HGV work
The TruckerMate Day Planner is intended to help drivers organise route stages, work activity, breaks and delivery commitments in one clear operational view.
A practical planning view for the cab
Planning should reflect how drivers actually work rather than treating the day as one uninterrupted journey.
02
Route and delivery stages
Organise multiple destinations, collections, deliveries and depot movements.
03
Break planning
Estimate where statutory and operational breaks may be required.
04
Other work
Account for loading, unloading, checks, paperwork and waiting time where relevant.
05
Contingency time
Allow for congestion, site delays, diversions and parking availability.
06
End-of-shift awareness
Keep likely completion time and rest implications visible throughout the day.
Planning information is not a legal record
The Day Planner is intended as an operational aid. Tachograph records, applicable drivers' hours rules, working-time requirements and operator procedures remain controlling.
Drivers should update the plan when actual work, traffic or site conditions differ from the original assumptions.
TruckerMate provides operational support only. The driver must follow current road signs, applicable law, enforcement instructions, operator procedures and professional judgement.
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