User manual for "eTracELD"

eTracELD
User Guide
TracLoads

Download the TracLoads Mobile App
After you Download your TracLoads Mobile App, follow the instructions that was sent to your email. If
youre a new user, begin by downloading the TracLoads application for Apple (iOS) or Android.

Downloading TracLoads for Apple Devices
 Search for TracLoads in the Apple App Store.
 Tap on GET and then INSTALL.

Downloading TracLoads for Android Devices
 Search for TracLoads in the Google Play Store.
 Tap on INSTALL.

Log-In to the TracLoads Mobile App
Start using your TracLoads Mobile App by using your login credentials on your home screen.

Current Account Holders
If you already Downloaded the TracLoads APP and youve set up an account, tap on the Log In button.
 Enter your email address and password, then click Log In.

New Users
If this is your first time using the TracLoads Mobile App, tap on Login.
 Enter the required information: email address and password (the email address and the password you
enter will be used to sign in to TracLoads), and click Login.
After setting up your account, you can begin using the TracLoads Mobile App right away.

Hours of Service
The Hours of Service (HOS) screen is for monitoring your federal Hours of Service status and checking that it
complies with legal restrictions. This screen appears when you select HOS from the eTracELD Home screen:

The following menus are used to navigate between the HOS screens:
The HOS Status screen lets you view and change your current HOS status, and shows time remaining before
HOS limits are exceeded.
The HOS Log screen lets you view a graphical display of your HOS status.
The HOS Event List screen lets you view a list of all HOS events, such as change of status or any HOS limits
that have been exceeded.

HOS Status Screen
The HOS Status screen displays your status, lets you switch between status codes, and shows time
remaining before HOS limits are exceeded. This screen appears when you first tap the HOS Status from
the menu bar.
The HOS Status screen contains the following elements:
At the top of the screen, countdown timers indicate the time remaining before reaching HOS limits for the
day and the week.
Use the button to the right side of the countdown timers to view more detailed HOS status information.
The main body of the screen lists the various HOS status codes. Your current status is highlighted in blue,
and any status codes that you can't select are shaded light gray. To change your current status, tap the
button corresponding to your appropriate status at the top.
At the top of the screen is a summary of your current driver information: your name, your assigned vehicle
name, and your assigned HOS rule set.
Use the driver button to open the Manage Driver screen where you can change the current driver
(Switching Driver) and change the current user (Switching User).

The malfunctions and diagnostics indicators show whether there are any connectivity issues or diagnostic
information. The icons are colored if there are any issues. Tap the icons to go to the Indicators screen,
where you can get information on current malfunctions or diagnostic issues.
Identifying Malfunctions and Required Actions
Power compliance malfunction
There has been a hardware issue or possible tampering with the unit that is installed in your vehicle. The
recorded engine on and off events do not match between the mobile device and the vehicle unit. Possibly
the CMV has been operated with the hardware unit unplugged.
Engine synchronization compliance malfunction
The mobile device has lost connectivity to the vehicle unit for more than 30 minutes during a 24-hour
period. During this time the data on engine power status, vehicle motion status, miles driven, and engine
hours could no longer be accessed.
Timing compliance malfunction
There was a discrepancy of more than 5 minutes, either between the mobile device's time and the
hardware units time, or, between the ECMs time and the hardware units time.
Positioning compliance malfunction
The GPS connection has been lost and the mobile device has not been able to retrieve a valid location for
more than 60 minutes within a 24-hour period. Check your GPS aerial.
Data recording compliance malfunction
The mobile device is unable to properly record required data, because there is not enough storage space
available on the device. The mobile device can no longer record new events and you might lose events that
have not been uploaded yet.
Data transfer compliance malfunction
The automatic data transfer check that is done once within each 24-hour period has failed more than 3
times. This means that you might have issues if you try to transfer your data.
Receiving Warnings
The HOS plug-in can be configured to issue visual warnings, both in advance of HOS rule events and when
an event occurs. These are some of the warnings that might be displayed:





An HOS Violations notice will be issued when your time spent in the current HOS status causes a HOS
rule to be broken.
An HOS Violation Alert will be issued if you violate the 100 air-mile radius exemption. It will provide the
reason for violating the exemption and will inform you that you have been s witched back to your
default HOS rules.
An HOS Violation Alert will be issued if you violate the non-CDL short-haul exemption. It will provide the
reason for violating the exemption and will inform you that you have been s witched back to your
default HOS rules.



An Unsigned days warning will be issued if you have HOS logs that have not been certified. It will
provide the dates for the unsigned HOS logs. To review and certify your logs go to the HOS Status
screen, tap Actions and then Review Days.

HOS Graph Screen
The HOS Graph screen lets you view a graphical display of your HOS status over time. You can display this
screen by tapping the HOS Graph Screen menu button from the home menu.
This screen displays your daily log as a chart, with a timeline running left to right covering the 24hr log

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