What Should a Transportation Time Clock Track?

The short answer

A transportation time clock should explain the payroll record, not replace dispatch.

Track the payroll record

A transportation or delivery time clock should track:

  • Clock-in and clock-out times.
  • Missed punches.
  • Manual edits and edit reasons.
  • Route, stop, office, job, or location detail when it helps review.
  • Travel, waiting, loading, or admin time when your process reviews it separately.
  • Manager approval.
  • Payroll export or summary status.

Keep dispatch separate

Dispatch, routing, ELDs, DOT compliance, fleet management, billing, payroll processing, HR, and accounting are separate systems.

The time clock should make employee hours clear enough that payroll does not have to rebuild the day from dispatch notes.

For more detail, read time clock app for transportation and delivery teams.