Your First Trip

Welcome

Recording your first trip is the beginning of understanding what you really earn.

TRUE Driver Profit makes it easy to capture the information you need to calculate profitability and keep accurate business records.

You can record trips automatically using GPS Tracking or enter them manually later if needed.

What You'll Learn

• Starting GPS Tracking
• Understanding the new GPS Status badge
• Recording a trip
• Ending a trip
• Reviewing your completed trip
• Manual Trip Entry

Option 1 — GPS Tracking

Tap Start Tracking before beginning your delivery. The GPS Status badge will guide you through the process.

Possible statuses include:

• ⏹ Tracking Stopped — Tracking has not started.
• 📡 Waiting for GPS — Acquiring your location.
• 📍 GPS Ready — Location locked. Tracking accurately.
• ⚠️ GPS Unavailable — Enable Location Services to begin tracking.

Once GPS is ready, begin driving normally. TRUE Driver Profit automatically records your route until you stop tracking.

[[Screenshot Placeholder — GPS Tracking Screen]]

Ending Your Trip

When your delivery is complete, tap Stop Tracking and review:

• Distance
• Time
• Earnings
• Tips
• Expenses (if applicable)

Save the trip.

[[Screenshot Placeholder — Trip Summary]]

Option 2 — Manual Trip Entry

Forgot to start GPS? No problem.

Open Manual Trip Entry and enter:

• Date
• Distance
• Earnings
• Tips
• Notes (optional)

Save your trip.

[[Screenshot Placeholder — Manual Trip Screen]]

Helpful Tips

• Start tracking before driving away.
• Wait until GPS shows "GPS Ready."
• Stop tracking as soon as the trip ends.
• Review your information before saving.

Common Mistakes

• Forgetting to start tracking.
• Driving before GPS is ready.
• Forgetting to stop tracking.
• Entering incorrect earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if GPS never becomes ready?

Verify that Location Services are enabled and permission has been granted to TRUE Driver Profit.

Can I edit a trip later?

Yes. Trips can be edited after they have been saved.

Can I use Manual Trip Entry instead?

Absolutely. Manual entry is available whenever GPS tracking isn't practical.

Continue Your Journey

Next Recommended Article: Navigating the Dashboard.