--- title: "Oilfield: How to log waiting time with BIT ELD" description: BIT ELD lets oilfield drivers mark Off Duty as Waiting Time so it won't count against the 14-hour clock. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.blueinktech.com/en/oilfield-how-to-log-waiting-time-with-bit-eld#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![BIT\_logo\_square\_32px](https://knowledge.blueinktech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BIT_logo_square_32px.jpg?width=32&height=32&name=BIT_logo_square_32px.jpg) - [Home](https://blueinktech.com/index.php) - [Dashcam](https://blueinktech.com/dashcam.php) - [Air Scale](https://blueinktech.com/air_scale.php) - [ELD](https://blueinktech.com/eld.php) - [Contact](https://blueinktech.com/contact-us.php) - [Blog](https://blog.blueinktech.com/blog) - [Login](https://blueinktech.com/login.php) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://blueinktech.com/index.php) - [Dashcam](https://blueinktech.com/dashcam.php) - [Air Scale](https://blueinktech.com/air_scale.php) - [ELD](https://blueinktech.com/eld.php) - [Contact](https://blueinktech.com/contact-us.php) - [Blog](https://blog.blueinktech.com/blog) - [Login](https://blueinktech.com/login.php) - English Show submenu for translations Hello. 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The exception lets oilfield drivers log their waiting time differently because of the long hours spent waiting at well sites. #### Waiting Time If driving a vehicle constructed specifically for oil and gas, Waiting Time can be logged as off-duty time and does not count against the 14-hour shift clock.  - The note "Waiting" must be added to any Off Duty time to designate it as waiting time - Drivers using the short haul exemption cannot use the Waiting exemption #### Oilfield Cycle Rule Drivers who qualify should select the Oilfield cycle rule when setting up their BIT account. This can be done in the app under Settings \> Driver Info \> Cycle rule. ![](https://knowledge.blueinktech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Oilfield%20Cycle-PNG-2.png?width=300&height=649&name=Oilfield%20Cycle-PNG-2.png) #### How to log Waiting Time in the BIT app Drivers with the Oilfield cycle should use the "Waiting" button on the duty status selection page to indicate time spent waiting at a well site. The button will appear after **Off Duty** is selected for the new duty status.  ![](https://knowledge.blueinktech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Oilfield%20status%20select%20combined-png-1.png?width=300&height=736&name=Oilfield%20status%20select%20combined-png-1.png)   When the "Waiting" button is pressed, the note "Waiting Time" will automatically be added to the new Off Duty status. 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