Understanding the Polling Button on the Fatigue Dashboard

On the Fatigue Dashboard, you’ll find a toggle labeled Polling. This feature determines how often a driver's work and rest statistics are updated in real time. Keeping these stats current is crucial for compliance, planning, and fatigue management. Here's what it does and when you should use it.

What Does the Polling Button Do?

When enabled, the polling function ensures that a driver's statistical data is updated automatically every 15 minutes directly from their mobile app. This keeps the driver's displayed information accurate and live, reflecting any recent changes in their work and rest status without requiring manual input.

• Polling Enabled:
• The driver’s work/rest statistics are updated automatically every 15 minutes.
• Ensures real-time visibility for dashboards, record keepers, and compliance officers.
• Ideal for high-frequency monitoring or when close tracking is necessary.

What Happens When Polling Is Disabled?

When disabled, updates to a driver’s statistics occur only at specific moments:

• When the driver logs into the app
• When the driver receives a rest or breach notification
• When the driver manually taps the “Refresh” button
• When the breach engine fails, prompting a background recalculation

When Should You Enable Polling?

• You want up-to-date stats for all drivers at a glance.
• You're monitoring high-risk drivers or running compliance checks.
• You need consistent visibility into driver status without relying on manual refreshes.

When to Leave Polling Off

• You’re not actively monitoring every driver in real time.
• You want to minimize background data use on the mobile app.
• You’re using manual refresh or notification-based workflows.

Summary Table

If you're unsure whether to enable this setting for your operation, consider how often you need to review driver data and how critical real-time accuracy is to your workflows.
 
 Let us know if you'd like help assessing the best configuration for your fleet.