GPS & Telemetry

The Death of the Paper Log: Why Digital Evidence Wins

"He Said, She Said" is over. Immutable GPS logs are the new standard for dispute resolution.

Technology doesn't lie. Hand-written logs do.
A futuristic digital map visualization. A bright red line traces a truck's path entering a geofenced zone around a warehouse. Timestamps are floating in AR-style bubbles above the truck. High-tech, data-driven aesthetic.

For decades, the Bill of Lading (BOL) was the bible. If the shipping clerk wrote "In: 10:00, Out: 11:00," that was the truth, even if you actually left at 14:00. Drivers would argue, scribble corrections, or refuse to sign, but the paper trail was messy and easily disputed. This is the "analog gap" where drivers lose millions.

In the digital age, relying on a piece of paper managed by the person causing the delay is insanity. The solution is Immutable Telemetry.

Why Not Just Use My ELD?

A common question is "Doesn't my ELD already track this?" The answer is yes, but ELD data is famously difficult to weaponize for billing disputes for two reasons:

  • Resolution: ELDs are designed for HOS compliance, not billing. They track "On Duty Not Driving," but they don't always provide the granular, minute-by-minute geofence entry/exit stamps required to prove you were *inside the gate* versus parked on the street.
  • Access & Presentation: Extracting a specific slice of ELD data into a PDF format that a broker's accounting team can read is a nightmare. Sending a CSV dump vs. a clean PDF invoice makes a huge difference in payment speed.

The "Digital Affidavit"

DetentionGun utilizes background GPS triangulation to create a "Digital Affidavit." This isn't just a dot on a map; it is a time-stamped, geofenced log that proves exactly when your truck entered the facility's perimeter and exactly when it left.

Why does this matter? Because GPS data is objective. It removes the human element. When a broker receives an invoice attached with a satellite map showing 4 hours of idle time inside the shipper's geofence, their ability to deny the claim evaporates. The visual nature of the map (showing your truck physically *at the dock*) is much harder to argue with than a spreadsheet.

A crumpled, coffee-stained paper Bill of Lading with messy handwriting and crossed-out times.
A sleek smartphone screen showing the DetentionGun app. A bright green timer counts up, and a 'Invoice Ready' button glows.

Figure 2: The analog past vs. the automated future.

Evidence is King

In small claims court or arbitration, whoever has the best data wins. A scribbled note on a receipt is weak evidence. A server-verified GPS log combined with a time-stamped photo of the guard shack (metadata intact) is ironclad. We built DetentionGun to be your expert witness.