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Verifying Vehicle & VDA connection

: How drivers confirm the app is properly connected before driving

Overview

This article describes how a driver can verify that the Maven Driver App is correctly connected to both the truck and, where installed, the Vehicle Data Adapter (VDA) before starting to drive.

Applies to

  • Fleets using Maven ELD or any Maven solution that relies on VDA-based data capture.

What to Check Before Driving

After selecting a vehicle:

  1. Vehicle name or number

    • Confirm the displayed vehicle on the home screen matches the actual truck.

  2. Connection indicators

    • Look for any in-app indicator that confirms the vehicle and/or VDA connection (for example, a connected icon or status label).

    • If the app shows a “disconnected” or “no data” status, connection may not be complete.

  3. HOS status behavior

    • When the vehicle begins to move, the app should transition to Driving automatically if configured and connected to the VDA.

    • If status does not change as expected, the VDA or vehicle connection may not be functioning properly.

 

Best Practices

  • Verify connection at the start of every shift.

  • Recheck after:

    • Vehicle changes

    • App updates

    • Device restarts

If connection indicators do not appear as expected, follow the troubleshooting steps below.