Introduction:
Once a shift is activated, many of its details can still be edited to reflect real-time changes. Whether you’re adjusting crew contacts, updating KPI targets, or switching to cubic yards, this article shows what’s editable on live MMS and CMS shifts — and what’s not.
Navigation:
To edit an active shift:
Go to: MMS > Shifts > Today’s Shifts
Click the gray (edit) link next to the Project name on the shift card.
This opens the Update a Shift window.
Editable Fields (MMS and CMS)
Section | Editable |
Shift Info | Shift Name Note, Company name |
Source & Destination | Source Geo-zone, Destination Geo-zone (optional for CMS), Outer Radius |
Contacts | Foreman, Superintendent, Manager, Other 1, Other 2 |
Cycle Type | MMS or CMS (switching is allowed but not recommended mid-shift) |
Material Tracking | Material Type, Phase Code, Match/Override Phase Code options |
Schedule | Start/End time, Paving Start/End time |
KPI Targets | Estimated Tons / Cubic Yards, Tons/Yards per Hour, Cycle Time, Cost per Ton or Yard |
Time Targets | First Load and First Dump target times |
Other | Reprocess Packets checkbox, Change Log access |
MMS vs. CMS Differences
MMS Shift Example
Uses Tons as the default unit
Can set up and toggle Mainline Paving Calculator (MPC)
Designed for paving, milling, or material haul jobs
If a paver is selected as the Destination, MPC can be enabled to track yield in real time.
CMS Shift Example
Can be tracked in Tons, Cubic Yards, or both
Supports volume-based KPIs: Yards/hour, Cost/Yard
Common for excavation or material movement inside a jobsite
The Mainline Paving Calculator toggle may appear here, but it does not apply to CMS shifts.
MPC is only functional for mainline paving jobs using MMS shifts with a paver as the Destination.
What You Can’t Edit on a Live Shift
Not Editable | Reason |
Shift Date | Set when the shift was scheduled or created |
Project or Project Number | Used to tie in scale tickets and reporting |
Assigned trucks or dispatch settings | Must be updated in Dispatch or Fleet Assignment tools |
Ticket History | Scale ticket data is read-only once received |
Notes & Tips
Changes apply only to the current shift instance
KPI target edits carry forward to future shifts (if not already activated)
MPC should only be enabled on paving shifts with scale integration and a paver selected
Use Change Log to audit who made edits and when
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