Truck drivers cannot get sleeper berth hours back on their shift time after a recent update, and they must manually select a split break option to stop the clock.

Platform Science's recent update requires drivers to manually select the split break option, otherwise the clock continues, causing loss of sleeper hours.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 24, 2026

Workarounds Described

Manually selecting 'I intend to use a split break' option in Platform Science

Implied Software Gaps

Automatic split break application based on sleeper berth time, no manual step needed

App Concept

AutoSplit ELD

An electronic logging device (ELD) app that automatically detects sleeper berth periods and applies the split break rule without manual intervention. It saves drivers from losing hours due to forgotten selections and simplifies HOS compliance.

Key Features

Automatic detection of sleeper berth periods via sensor or GPS
One-tap confirmation or fully automatic split break application
Integration with leading ELD platforms like Samsara and Platform Science
Real-time alerts when split break is needed or applied

Target Users: Long-haul truck drivers and fleet managers in the trucking and logistics industry, especially those using ELD systems like Platform Science or Samsara.

Revenue Model: $14.99/mo per driver subscription, with fleet discounts for 10+ drivers

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Platform Science

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