Truck drivers run out of on-duty hours and are forced to sit idle for 10 hours just to drive a short distance, because they are paid by the mile rather than by the hour.

Workarounds Described

• sits idle for 10 hours to recoup hours
• may accept less profitable loads to avoid running out of hours

Implied Software Gaps

• Real-time HOS-aware scheduling that suggests alternative short loads or relay points to prevent forced idle time

FlexHOS Navigator

A mobile app that helps OTR drivers optimize their hours-of-service (HOS) compliance in real time, predicting when they will run out of hours and suggesting nearby rest stops, shippers, or load swaps to minimize idle time. It integrates with ELDs and dispatch software to propose alternative loads or relay points when a driver is close to exceeding hours.