Adding a Vehicle Log

Adding a Vehicle Log

Vehicle Logs Vehicle logs, tracking miles and maintenance can be a time consuming job for any company. Contractor Foreman gives you a very effective tool to do just that. Each person that drives a vehicle that needs mileage, Oil changes, maintenance and things like tolls tracked can easily use logs to keep detailed vehicle logs. To create a Vehicle Log, go to main menu and select Vehicle Log Then select either the small New button to the right of Vehicle Log or select Create a New Vehicle Log from the top of middle pane (List View.) Required fields are marked with and Asterisk (*.) Log Date: Using the Calendar select the date for the Vehicle Log. Employee: Select the Employee who operated the Vehicle. Vehicle: Select the vehicle used. In settings, you can set default vehicles for employees if they generally drive the same vehicle each time. Trip Mileage: Enter the beginning and End Mileage. Total Mileage Based on Trip Mileage: Field will automatically calculate Trip Mileage based on Fields above. Hours Used: Enter total of hours used. Either total Driving time or total time employee had the vehicle. Tolls: Enter any Tolls paid. Start Location: Enter the location the trip originated from. Destination: Enter the location of Destination. Project: Using the Drop Down box, select the project the vehicle was used for. There are generic selections available for general driving. Purpose: Enter the purpose of the trip. Oil Changed: If a Vehicle had Oil Changed, enter the mileage here. Tire Rotation: Enter the Mileage the tires were rotated here. Needs Maintenance: If a maintenance issue was noted, enter the date it was discovered here. Use the note field below to enter any details regarding needed maintenance. Notes: Enter any detailed notes or maintenance items. To save the record click Submit. To Edit the record click the green pencil icon in the upper right corner of screen.

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