Geotab Drive: How to Perform a Trailer Change?

In the case of a trailer change, it's important to execute the change within Geotab Drive. Here's how to "Pin" or "Unpin" a trailer.

Below are the steps to perform a trailer switch in the Geotab Drive application.

Detach a Trailer

To detach (unpin) a trailer in the Geotab Drive application:

1. Assets
2. Press "X" to detach the trailer.
3. If an inspection is required, press "Inspect"; otherwise, press "Ignore."
4. If you no longer have a trailer (bobtail), press the arrow in the top left to return to the dashboard.

To Perform a Trailer Change

To perform a trailer change:

1. On the Assets screen.
2. Press "X" to detach the trailer.
3. If an inspection is required, press "Inspect"; otherwise, press "Ignore."
4. Press "+" to add the new trailer.
5. Enter the unit number and select the trailer. (If the trailer doesn't exist, you can create it.)
6. Perform the new inspection (if you've already conducted the inspection for this asset within the last 24 hours).
7. Once the inspection is completed, the system will display a temporary banner indicating the inspection has been completed.
8. Add a second trailer if necessary (for Bitrains), or press the arrow in the top left to return to the dashboard.

To Add a Trailer

In case you were bob tailed and want to add your trailer for inspection:

1. On the Assets screen
2. Press "+" to add a trailer.
3. Enter the unit number or select the trailer to attach (if it doesn't exist, you can create it).
4. Perform the inspection (if you've already conducted the inspection for this asset yourself within the last 24 hours).
5. Once the inspection is completed, the system will display a temporary banner indicating the inspection has been completed.
6. Add a second trailer if necessary (for Bitrains), or press the arrow in the top left to return to the dashboard.