LivestockWay — Driver User Manual

1Receive Invite Email

1. Your hauler adds you as a driver in LivestockWay
2. You receive an email: "You've been added to [Hauler Name]'s fleet"
3. Email contains a link to activate your driver account

2Activate Your Account

1. Click the link in the email
2. Fill in your details:
   • Full name
   • Email address
   • Password (create one)
   • Phone number
3. Click "Activate Account" ✓
4. You're now a verified driver

3Download the Mobile App (Optional)

Drivers can use either web (tms.livestockways.com) or mobile app:

• iOS: Download from App Store
• Android: Download from Google Play
• Log in with your email & password
• Enable location permissions for GPS tracking

Dashboard Quick View

• Your Name & Truck Assigned — Shows which vehicle you drive
• "Active Trips" Card — Trips assigned to you (in progress)
• "Upcoming Trips" Card — Next scheduled trips
• "Recent Deliveries" Card — Recently completed trips
• Total Miles/Hours — Usage statistics

Left Sidebar Navigation

• Dashboard — Home / stats
• My Trips — All assigned trips (filter by status)
• Messages — Chat with dispatcher/hauler
• Documents — Load permits, health certs (view only)
• Profile — Your driver information

Trip List

1. Click "My Trips" from sidebar
2. See all trips assigned to you, organized by status:
   • Scheduled — Upcoming (not yet started)
   • In Progress — Currently executing
   • In Review — Waiting for shipper confirmation
   • Complete — Done and closed

Trip Details

Click on a trip to see:

1Pre-Trip Checklist (Optional but Recommended)

Before starting: Inspect your truck

1. On the trip detail page, scroll to "Pre-Trip Check" section
2. Fill in checklist:
   • ✓ Vehicle is clean
   • ✓ All tires have good tread
   • ✓ Lights & signals working
   • ✓ No visible damage
   • Note odometer starting reading
3. Click "Submit Pre-Trip Check"
4. This creates a record for compliance & liability

2Start the Trip

1. On a trip marked "Ready to Start" or "Scheduled"
2. Click the green "Start Trip" button
3. Confirm: "Yes, start this trip now"
4. Trip status changes to "In Progress" ✓
5. GPS tracking begins automatically

How GPS Works

• Once you start a trip, your phone's location is tracked automatically
• Updates sent every 30–60 seconds (depending on network/settings)
• On the trip map, your truck shows as a blue dot moving in real-time
• Shipper and dispatcher can see your exact location & ETA

View Your Location

1. On trip detail page, there's a "Show Map" button
2. See the route, your location (blue dot), pickups (red), dropoffs (green)
3. Swipe down to see "Current Route & ETA":
   • Distance remaining
   • Estimated arrival time
   • Speed (if available)

1At Pickup Location

1. Arrive at the pickup address (listed in trip details)
2. Contact the shipper (phone/email in trip info)
3. Supervise loading of animals into your trailer
4. Once loaded, on the trip page, find the load and click "Upload Pickup Photos"
5. Take photos of:
   • Animals in the trailer from multiple angles
   • Trailer condition, ventilation openings
   • Overall view of the loaded truck
6. All photos upload with automatic timestamp ✓

2During Transit

Follow all animal welfare requirements:

• Temperature control — Ventilate trailer as needed
• Rest stops — Stop every X hours (specified in trip notes) for animals to rest, drink water
• Speed — Drive smoothly to minimize stress on animals
• Communication — Message dispatcher if issues arise (heat stress, delay, etc.)

3At Delivery Location

1. Arrive at the dropoff address
2. Contact the receiver (phone/email in trip info)
3. Supervise unloading of animals from your trailer
4. Once completely unloaded, on the trip page, click "Upload Delivery Photos"
5. Take photos of:
   • Animals being unloaded from the trailer
   • Condition upon arrival (any visible issues noted)
   • Empty trailer (to confirm all animals delivered)
6. Fill in Receiver Details:
   • Name of person receiving the animals
   • Their signature (digital or handwritten photo)
   • Any notes (e.g., "All animals in good condition")
7. Click "Confirm Delivery"

Add Expenses to Trip

1. On the trip detail page, find "Expenses" section
2. Click "+ Add Expense"
3. Fill in:
   • Category: Fuel, Tolls, Food, Washout, Repairs, Misc
   • Amount: Cost in dollars
   • Description: Optional details (e.g., "Diesel fill-up at Pilot")
   • Receipt Photo (optional): Upload photo of receipt
4. Click "Save Expense"

Emergency Contact

• If you have an mechanical emergency or animal welfare concern during a trip:
• Click "Message Dispatcher" on the trip page
• Explain the issue immediately
• Or call your hauler directly

Document Everything

• Always take clear photos at pickup and delivery
• Note any injuries or deaths in delivery notes
• Keep receipts for expenses
• Keep a record of arrival/departure times