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First Load of Shift Report

View critical time and duration data for the first load of each paving shift, helping identify early shift delays.

Introduction

The First Load of Shift Report captures time metrics tied to the very first load delivered in a paving shift. Use this report to track cycle timing, destination arrival, and dump events — helping teams pinpoint startup delays and improve efficiency.

📌 This report is only available for customers with Scale Integration enabled.


Navigation

To access this report:

Go to: MMS > MMS Reports > First Load of Shift Report


Use This Report To:

  • Review the first load delivered for each paving shift

  • Identify delays between load, arrival, and dump events

  • Compare duration metrics like:

    • Load to Destination Time

    • Arrival to Dump Time

    • Total Load to Dump Cycle

  • View arrival times at both Outer and Inner radii of the paver

  • Open the shift’s full Shift Card or linked Scale Ticket from the results


Report Setup

Date Range

  • Select a Report Start Date and Report End Date

  • This report supports a multi-day view, but is not recommended for active shifts running today

Format Options

  • Time Format: Choose between:

    • Decimal (e.g., 1.75 hours)

    • Minutes (e.g., 105 minutes)

Click Generate Report to run the report.


Report Columns

Each row represents the first load on a completed paving shift and includes:

Field

Description

Shift Name

Clickable link to open full Shift Card

Shift Date

Clickable link to open the Scale Ticket for first load

First Load Time

When the load was issued

Load → Destination Duration

Travel time from loadout to arrival

Arrival Time (Outer Radius)

Time truck entered paver's outer radius

Arrival Time (Inner Radius)

Time truck entered inner radius (at paving start)

First Dump Time

When the load was actually dumped

Arrival → Dump Duration

Delay between arrival and dump

Load → Dump Duration

Full cycle from load to dump


Notes & Limitations

  • Paving Shifts Only: This report is currently optimized for paving jobs. Milling job support is not yet available.

  • Sent Loads Only: The report includes Sent Loads only (represented by red lines in LCA). Received Loads (yellow lines) are excluded.

  • Data Accuracy Warning: If the shift’s Source, Destination, or radius settings were changed during or after the shift, arrival and timing results may be inaccurate.

  • Active Shifts: Running the report for the current date on active shifts may cause inconsistencies.


Integration Requirements

This report requires FleetWatcher Scale Integration. If your account is not yet integrated:

  • Contact FleetWatcher Customer Success

  • Or reach out to your Sales Representative for more information

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