of 6— Download Otter.ai

What you'll accomplish

You'll have Otter.ai set up on your phone so that your pre-shift driver briefings are automatically transcribed and summarized, giving you a written record of what was communicated each morning without any extra work. No more drivers saying "I didn't hear about that."

What you'll need

A smartphone (iPhone or Android)
The Otter.ai app (free to download)
Time needed: 20 minutes to set up; automatic every morning after that
Cost: Free for up to 300 minutes/month. Most supervisors won't exceed this. Pro plan is $16.99/month if you need more.

Transcribe Your Driver Briefings Automatically

Step 1: Download Otter.ai

Open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android) and search "Otter.ai." Download the free app and create a free account using your email address.

What you should see: The Otter.ai home screen showing recent conversations (empty at first). Troubleshooting: If the app asks for microphone permission, tap "Allow." This is required for transcription.

Tools:Difficulty: Easy