Connecting to a Trailer
Selecting and checking out the correct trailer on the Equipment page
Overview
This article explains how a driver selects and connects to the correct trailer using the Equipment page in the Maven Driver App before starting a route.
Prerequisites
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Driver is signed in to the Maven Driver App
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Assigned vehicle is already checked out on the Equipment page (if required by your workflow)
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Trailer has been dispatched or is available to assign
Steps: Connect to a Trailer
From the Equipment page in the app:
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Open the Equipment page
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This page is often shown automatically when starting a P&D or Linehaul route.
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Confirm the vehicle is checked out
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The assigned truck should be listed and shown in green.
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If the vehicle is not checked out, select it before connecting a trailer (per your company process).
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Add or connect a trailer:
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Tap Select Trailer.
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Search for the trailer number using the search field.
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Select the correct trailer from the results list.
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Confirm trailer checkout:
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The selected trailer should now appear in the checked‑out assets list.
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Checked‑out assets appear in green.
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Returned assets appear in grey.
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Truck and trailer are shown as checked out in green.