Driver ID answers the question that GPS alone cannot: who was actually behind the wheel? Using iButton tags carried by each employee, Argus identifies the individual driver the moment they start a vehicle — linking every trip, kilometre, and event to a named person rather than just a vehicle. The result is accurate automated timesheets, fair and verifiable billing, and a clear auditable record that protects both the business and its drivers.
Key capabilities
- Individual driver identification via iButton tags
- Accurate automated timesheets per driver
- Fair billing based on real driver activity
- Clear auditable record of who drove each vehicle
- Reduces payroll disputes and manual timesheet errors
- Works with the full Argus reporting suite
How it works
See it in practice.
How Driver ID fits into your daily operations — step by step.
Each driver receives an iButton tag
Every employee is assigned a unique iButton tag — a small, durable electronic key that stores their individual driver identity.
Driver taps the iButton reader on entry
When starting a vehicle, the driver taps their iButton tag to the in-vehicle reader. Argus immediately registers who is driving and links all subsequent trip data to that individual.
Trips and events are attributed to the driver
Every kilometre driven, every stop made, and every alert triggered during that session is logged against the identified driver — not just the vehicle — in the Argus system.
Reports generate accurate timesheets and billing
Driver-level trip and mileage data flows directly into automated timesheets and billing reports — eliminating manual entry and giving managers verifiable records for payroll and invoicing.
Capabilities
What it does
A closer look at what's included — and the specific problems each capability solves.
iButton driver identification
Each driver carries a unique, durable iButton electronic tag. Tapping it to the vehicle reader immediately identifies the individual and begins attributing all trip data to them.
Per-driver trip and mileage records
Every trip is attributed to an identified driver — enabling accurate, per-person mileage records across any vehicle in the fleet, regardless of which vehicle they drove.
Automated timesheets
GPS-verified start and end times for every trip generate accurate automated timesheets per driver — eliminating manual time recording and the disputes it causes.
Fair billing per driver
Job billing can be calculated on actual, GPS-verified driver activity rather than estimates or manual records — improving fairness and reducing billing disputes.
Full integration with the Argus reporting suite
Driver ID data integrates with Stop Reports, Trip Reports, Mileage Reports, and behaviour monitoring — giving managers a complete, named view of every driver's activity.
Auditable driver activity record
Maintain a clear, searchable record of who drove every vehicle and when — supporting incident investigations, payroll audits, and Health & Safety compliance.
Business outcomes
The results that matter
Concrete business value your team experiences from day one.
- Eliminate manual timesheets and the errors and disputes they generate
- Bill jobs fairly based on GPS-verified, per-driver activity
- Know exactly who drove each vehicle and when — for any date in history
- Support incident investigations with named driver attribution
- Improve team morale by ensuring everyone is paid accurately and fairly
- Strengthen Health & Safety and duty-of-care documentation with named records
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Argus identify which driver is in a vehicle?
Can Argus produce automated timesheets per driver?
Does Argus Driver ID work across different vehicles in the fleet?
Can Argus show who drove a vehicle on a specific date?
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