User manual for "Teletrac Navman Drive"

Below you will find the vendor provided user manual for the ELD product "Teletrac Navman Drive".

For contact information and additional devices produced by the same vendor see their page Teletrac Navman.

For

Important:
Per FMCSA 49 CFR Parts 385, 386, 390, and 395, this guide must
be kept in the vehicle at all times.

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Introduction to Teletrac Navman DRIVE.............................................................. 1
Product Information................................................................................................2
Safety Information.............................................................................................................. 2
Requirements....................................................................................................................... 2

Get Started.............................................................................................................3
DIRECTOR Software Setup Checklist.................................................................................. 3
Initial Logon......................................................................................................................... 3
Driver Logon........................................................................................................................ 3
Support Personnel Logon (Non-Drivers)............................................................................ 4
Poor Coverage Area............................................................................................................. 4
Driver Messages at Logon................................................................................................... 4
Driver Logoff........................................................................................................................ 5

Electronic Logging Device (ELD).......................................................................... 6
Hours of Service (HOS) ..........................................................................................7
ELD Screen..............................................................................................................7
Driver Details......................................................................................................... 8
View your Driver Details...................................................................................................... 8

Driver Status.......................................................................................................... 9
Driver Status Types.............................................................................................................. 9
Change your Driver Status..................................................................................................11

Violation Notification...........................................................................................11
Co-Driver............................................................................................................... 12
Co-Driver Logon.................................................................................................................. 12
Co-Driver Screen................................................................................................................. 13
Multiple Driver Logon........................................................................................................ 13
Co-Driver Reassignment of Current Drive Time...............................................................14
Co-Driver On Duty Warning...............................................................................................14
Make Co-Driver the Active Driver...................................................................................... 15

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Trailer.................................................................................................................... 15
Hook a Trailer...................................................................................................................... 15
Drop a Trailer...................................................................................................................... 15

Manifest................................................................................................................16
View the Manifest...............................................................................................................16
Edit the Manifest................................................................................................................16

DOT Inspection..................................................................................................... 17
Instructions for Driver........................................................................................................ 17
Instructions for DOT Officer.............................................................................................. 17

Roadside Inspection Data Transfer/Instructions for a DOT Officer.................. 18
Driver Logs............................................................................................................19
Logs Summary....................................................................................................................19
Log Details..........................................................................................................................19
View a Log........................................................................................................................... 21
Enter Comments to a Log..................................................................................................22
Sign a Log............................................................................................................................22

Suggested Log Edits.............................................................................................23
Approve a Suggested Edit..................................................................................................23
Reject a Suggested Edit.....................................................................................................23

Manual Location Entry....................................................................................... 24
Enter a Missing Location from the Pop-up Message........................................................25
Enter a Missing Location from your Driver Log...............................................................25

Unassigned Drive Time........................................................................................25
Claim an Unassigned Drive Time...................................................................................... 26

Automated Features .......................................................................................... 26
Automated Duty Status Changes.....................................................................................27

Big Day................................................................................................................. 28

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Lock and Unlock.................................................................................................. 29
Device Lock and Unlock.................................................................................................... 29
ELD Display Lock............................................................................................................... 29

ELD Malfunction.................................................................................................. 30
ELD Malfunction Indicator................................................................................................ 30
ELD Malfunction Events.................................................................................................... 30
ELD Diagnostic Event Codes.............................................................................................. 31

ELD Diagnostics....................................................................................................32
Power Data..........................................................................................................................32
Missing Required Data........................................................................................................32
Unidentified Driving Records Data....................................................................................32
Engine Sync Data................................................................................................................32
Data Transfer Data.............................................................................................................32
Other ELD Data...................................................................................................................33

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................33
Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)............................................................ 34
DVIR Workflow.....................................................................................................35
Launch the DVIR Application..............................................................................35
Create a Pre-Trip Inspection................................................................................ 36
Create a Post-Trip Inspection.............................................................................. 36
Create a Mechanic Update..................................................................................37
Navigation........................................................................................................... 40
Status Icons and Functions from Navigation..................................................... 41
Find an Address................................................................................................... 42
Find a Location Using a Search Bar.................................................................... 42
Save a Location................................................................................................... 42
Save your Current Location................................................................................ 42
Save a Home Location........................................................................................ 43
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Go Home............................................................................................................................ 43

View Saved Locations.......................................................................................... 43
Messages.............................................................................................................. 44
Types of Messages............................................................................................... 45
Text Messages.................................................................................................................... 45
Route To Messages............................................................................................................ 45
Forms.................................................................................................................................. 45

Form Fields.......................................................................................................... 46
Receive a New Message.......................................................................................47
Read a Received Message....................................................................................47
Reply with a Free Text......................................................................................... 48
Reply with a Canned Template or Reply Form.................................................. 48
Create a New Message........................................................................................ 48
Send a Form......................................................................................................... 49
Show a Route To Location.................................................................................. 49
Navigate to a Route To Location....................................................................... 49
View Sent Messages............................................................................................ 50
Delete a Message................................................................................................ 50
Clear Messages.................................................................................................... 50
Device Preferences...............................................................................................52
Set the Color Mode..............................................................................................53
Set the Locale.......................................................................................................53
Driver Portal........................................................................................................ 54
Driver Logs............................................................................................................55
Log Header......................................................................................................................... 55
Log Summary..................................................................................................................... 55
Add a Log Record.............................................................................................................. 56
Edit a Log Record...............................................................................................................57

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View and Sign Unsigned Logs........................................................................................... 58

Suggested Log Edits............................................................................................ 58
Approve a Suggested Edit................................................................................................. 58
Reject a Suggested Edit.................................................................................................... 59

Unassigned Drive Time....................................................................................... 59
Claim an Unassigned Drive Time...................................................................................... 59

Print a Log........................................................................................................... 60
Change your Password........................................................................................ 60
Log Out................................................................................................................ 60
DIRECTOR............................................................................................................ 62
Driver Setup and Properties............................................................................... 63
Add a Driver....................................................................................................................... 63
Edit Driver Properties........................................................................................................ 63
Delete a Driver................................................................................................................... 63

Support Personnel Setup and Properties........................................................... 64
Add a Support Personnel.................................................................................................. 64
Edit Support Personnel Properties................................................................................... 64
Delete a Support Personnel.............................................................................................. 64

Suggested Log Edits............................................................................................ 65
Suggest a Log Edit............................................................................................................. 65
View Rejected Edits........................................................................................................... 65

Unassigned Drive Time....................................................................................... 66
Assign an Unassigned Drive Time..................................................................................... 66

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Introduction to Teletrac Navman DRIVE
Teletrac Navman DRIVE is a comprehensive application suite that offers
users a variety of advanced in-vehicle apps, including federally-compliant
Hours of Service electronic logging devices (ELD), Driver Vehicle Inspection
Reports (DVIR), navigation and messaging. The Teletrac Navman tablets are
fully equipped with the built-in DRIVE application providing drivers an easyto-use platform.

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Product Information
Product Name: Teletrac Navman DRIVE
Model: Garmin Fleet 670 and newer
Software Version: 4.2 and newer
ELD Identifier: MNE001

Safety Information
For safety information, including guidelines on how to operate the in-vehicle
device, see the Navigation and Messages sections of this guide.

Requirements
The following components are required for ELD:
 Qube 300, TM470, or TN480 (black box) programmed for ELD
 JPOD/VPOD
 Garmin Fleet 670 and newer with Teletrac Navman DRIVE App
 Access to the ELD App
 A vehicle with a properly working 1708, 1939 J-Bus, or OBD-II connection.

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Get Started
Contact your system administrator to ensure the following information is setup
in a valid DIRECTOR software account. If the following information is not
setup, you will not be able to login to the ELD and create your electronic logs.

DIRECTOR Software Setup Checklist:

 Update your carrier information
 Create each driver
 Update the driver properties with your personal information, license
number, and regulation type.

Note: Drivers must have a license number created in their Driver Properties.

Initial Logon
The steps below describe how to log on to your ELD.
1. Turn on the vehicle and display will power on. A Warning pop-up message
will appear on the screen noting that your vehicle is either in Automobile
or Truck mode.
2. Touch Agree. You can also touch Switch Mode to change.
3. From the Teletrac Navman DRIVE home screen, touch Log On.
Note: You can select other available features, such as Messages and
Navigation, without logging on to the app
4. Enter your Driver ID and PIN, and touch Log On.

Driver Logon
You must have a Driver ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) set up in
DIRECTOR to log on to the ELD application. If you dont have these, contact
your fleet administrator. You should keep your PIN confidential to prevent
unauthorized access to your personal HOS records.
1. From the Driver Logon screen, enter your Driver ID and PIN.
2. Touch Log On.
Note: If you have any unsigned logs or incomplete DVIRs, you will be
prompted to complete them after you log on.
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Support Personnel Logon (Non-Drivers)
If you belong to a carriers support personnel (i.e. non-drivers), you will need
to be setup as such in DIRECTOR. All support personnel must have an active
account on the ELD. When a support personnel logs on to the device it will
not record ELD data for the personnel member.
1. Turn on the vehicle and display will power on. A Warning pop-up will
appear on the screen noting that your vehicle is either in Automobile
or Truck mode.
2. Touch Agree. You can also touch Switch Mode to change.
3. Enter your Driver ID and PIN, and touch Log On.
4. Select Yard Moves or Personal Conveyance as your status before moving
the vehicle.
5. Enter a comment regarding the status change and touch OK.
6. Touch OK.

Poor Coverage Area
If you are in an area with poor wireless connectivity coverage, you will be able
to log on to the ELD if you had previously logged on to it. The ELD will be able
to confirm previous users during poor coverage conditions. The display will
store the messages and forward them upon returning to wireless coverage.
Once you are within coverage, driver logs will be synchronized.

Driver Messages at Logon
Unassigned Driver
An Unassigned Driver is someone who drives a vehicle without first logging
on. The ELD app quickly responds to unassigned driving by displaying a series
of messages.

Driver Does Not Exist
When a driver attempts to log on to the app prior to authentication of his/her
credentials by the ELD, a Driver Does Not Exist message appears.

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Multiple Driver Logon
When multiple drivers log in to an ELD, they are logged on as Co-Drivers.
The initial driver to log on to the ELD app is known as the Active Driver. The
Active Driver is automatically changed to Driving once the vehicle begins
to move.
An Active Driver can be in any one of the following statuses: Driving, On Duty,
Sleeper Berth, or Off Duty. A newly logged on Co-Driver will not become the
Active Driver until he/she selects the Switch Drivers icon and confirms his/
her password.

Maximum Driver Logon
The ELD app allows up to five drivers to log on and remain logged on at
any one time. Any driver who logs on after the fifth logon will be rejected
by the app.

Driver Logoff
When you leave your vehicle, you must log off to secure your driver logs.
You can adjust your status at the time of logging off.
1. From the home screen, touch Log Off. A confirmation message appears.
Note: If you have any unsigned logs or incomplete DVIRs, you will be
prompted to complete them first before you log off.
2. Select the Off Duty status and touch Yes.

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ELD
An electronic logging device (ELD) as defined by the FMCSA 49 CFR part 395
regulations is a system installed in a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) that
provides electronic logging of vehicle activities. This system is integrated
within the CMV environment to detect its operation. The primary integration
with the vehicle is through the engine control module (ECM) and the vehicles
diagnostics bus (J1939 CAN bus). The ELD detects the CMV operation through
the vehicle integration and logs vehicle movement as drive time by an
authenticated driver or unidentified driver. The ELD also records other data
related to the vehicle position and operation.
Failure to perform the instructions in this user guide could result in inaccurate
Hours of Service driver activity capture and recording on the ELD and cause
compliance implications.
The ELD application allows drivers to electronically track their HOS time
during all HOS statuses: DRIVING (D), ON DUTY (ON), OFF DUTY (OFF), YARD
MOVES (YM), PERSONAL CONVEYANCE (PC), and SLEEPER BERTH (SB). The
app incorporates an Automated Duty Status (ADS) system to help drivers keep
accurate duty records.
The ELD application complies with several HOS regulation types; the specific
regulation type the driver follows can be setup in the DIRECTOR software
platform under Driver Properties. Reference the DIRECTOR ELD section of this
guide for instructions.

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Hours of Service (HOS)
HOS as described in FMCSA regulation 395.8(a)(2) is the responsibility of every
driver who operates a commercial motor vehicle to accurately record their daily
duty status.

ELD Screen
The ELD screen allows you to quickly view your remaining On Duty Time,
Drive Time, Break Time, and Weekly Total. The timers and status bar
for each regulation reflect your remaining time available. Shortcuts for
Driver Logs, Co-Driver, and Change Status are also available on the upperright corner of the screen. You can access this screen by selecting ELD from
main screen.

Touch

to view and select the following options:

Trailer- Hook or drop a trailer.
Manifest- View the manifest describing the cargo.
Lock- Lock the ELD display.
DOT Inspection- Show your logs to a DOT Officer.
Driver Details- View your personal information.

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Driver Details
The Driver Details screen displays your information and can only be edited by
your fleet administrator via DIRECTOR.

The screen displays the following information:
 Name
 Profile
 Address
 Email Address
 Phone Number
 License Number
 License Expiration

View your Driver Details
1. From the ELD screen, touch

and select Driver Details.

2. Enter your password and touch OK.

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Driver Status
Users must always keep track of their duty status so that all events and status
changes recorded in each driver logs are correct and accurate.
When a duty status is changed, the icon for that status is displayed on the
upper-right corner of the screen. The icon is always visible wherever you are in
the application. This allows drivers to be constantly aware of duty status.
Icon

Status
On Duty
Off Duty
Personal Conveyance
30 Min Break
Sleeper Berth
Yard Moves
Adverse Conditions
Emergency
Driving

Driver Status Types
After logging on to the ELD, you can manually change your status to one of the
driver status types described below.

On Duty
A duty status indicating a driver is working for a motor carrier, but not
operating or driving the vehicle (e.g., loading, unloading, etc.).

Off Duty
A duty status indicating a driver is not working for a motor carrier and is
relieved of all duty. This means a driver is free to do other activities that do not
pertain to work.
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Personal Conveyance
A duty status for personal use of a vehicle while off-duty and on personal time.
This may include the time traveling between a drivers home and his/her work,
and traveling short distances from motels to restaurants.

30 Minute Break
If more than eight consecutive hours have passed since a drivers last off-duty
or sleeper berth status, the driver must take at least 30 minutes of off-duty
break before driving again.

Sleeper Berth
When a driver has reached his/her driving limit or on duty limit, the driver
can use the Sleeper Berth duty status to complete the required eight
consecutive hours of off duty status. This can be used in combination with
the Off Duty status.

Yard Moves
A duty status to override the automatic change to On Duty Driving when
moving the vehicle in a yard. This keeps the driver in an On Duty status even
if he/she is not operating the vehicle on a public roadway.

Adverse Conditions
A duty status for unexpected adverse driving conditions, like snow, fog, or
heavy traffic caused by an accident that prevents a driver from completing his/
her route or work on time.

Emergency
A duty status to be used when certain federal safety regulations, including
Hours of Service, for carriers and drivers are suspended due to a disaster or
emergency relief efforts.

Driving
A duty status indicating the driver is operating the vehicle from behind the
steering wheel.

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Change your Driver Status
Users can manually change current driver status while logged on to the
ELD app. You cannot change your status while the vehicle is in motion.
1. From the ELD screen, touch

.

2. Select a status and touch OK. You can also touch Add Comment to enter a
note about your status change.
Note: The Personal Conveyance and Yard Moves status require you to add
a comment to explain why you are entering this status.

Violation Notification
The ELD notifies you when you are in violation. Upon receiving a violation,
a pop-up message will appear on the screen and will prompt you to pull the
vehicle over immediately.

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The table below describes the different violation types that you may encounter
while using the ELD. Note that these messages depend upon the regulation
type created in your drivers profile.
Violation Type

Description

Mandatory Rest Violation

The driver has not taken a 30-minute
break before 8 hours of On Duty time as
prescribed by the FMCSA.

Drive Time Violation

The driver has run out of the legal On
Duty driving time as prescribed by the
FMCSA.

On Duty Time Violation

The driver has run out of the legal On
Duty time as prescribed by the FMCSA.
The driver has run out of the legal
Weekly Cycle On Duty time as prescribed
by the FMCSA.

Weekly Cycle Time Violation

100/150 Mile Radius

When the driver has selected to use the
Yard Moves status and is potentially
conducting in yard movements not
involving a public highway.

Unauthorized Use

The unauthorized drive usage alert
is required to notify when the vehicle
has been started and moved without an
authenticated user/driver logged on.

Co-Driver
A Co-Driver is a second driver who operates and rides in the same vehicle as
the Active Driver.

Co-Driver Logon
A second driver can log on to the ELD as a Co-Driver at the same time as the
Active Driver to accommodate team drivers.
1. From the ELD screen, touch
2. Touch

.

.

3. Enter your username and password.
4. Select a driver status and touch Log On.

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Co-Driver Screen
When youre logged on as the Co-Driver, the ELD screen allows you to quickly
view your remaining On Duty Time, Drive Time, Break Time, and Weekly
Total. The timers and status bar for each regulation reflect a users remaining
time available. Shortcuts for Driver Logs, Switch Drivers, and Change
Status are also available on the upper-right corner of the screen.

Touch

to view and select the following options:

DOT Inspection- Show your logs to a DOT Officer.
Driver Details- View your personal information.
Log Off- Log off the ELD.

Multiple Driver Logon
When multiple drivers log on to the ELD app, they must follow the same
guidelines as a single driver. The Active Driver name is displayed on the status
bar. With more than one driver logged on, the app operates as follows:
 If the Active Driver is in Driving status and the vehicle begins to move,
the app allocates the Driving time to the Active Driver.
 If all drivers are in the same status and the vehicle begins to move, the
Active Driver is changed to Driving.

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Each driver status has a rank, so as drivers manually change their status when
multiple drivers are logged on at the same time, the system sets the drivers
hierarchical rank based on their current status using the table below.
Current Status

Rank

Driving

1

On Duty (ND)

2

Sleeper Berth

3

Off Duty

3

Co-Driver Reassignment of Current Drive Time
This feature will not only prevent common causes of errors, but also give the
driver a way to correct one or more common errors performed by team drivers.
Upon the driver bringing the vehicle to a stop and the ELD has made the
Active Driver status Driving, the ELD begins the process of waiting 5 minutes
prior to automatically changing the drivers status to On Duty, Not Driving.
1. From the Co-Driver screen, touch
following message.

. A pop-up displays the

Accept Current Drive Time from John Smith?
2. Touch Yes. A confirmation message appears.
Changing the current Active Driver XXXXX to Co-Driver
Note: The ELD will only reassign the last drive status of the Active Drivers
logs and will not change previous driver records.

Co-Driver On Duty Warning
The ELD provides a courtesy warning to the Co-Driver that will help prevent
accidental loss of rest time. The Active Driver receives a pop-up message when
the Co-Driver is not in a rest status (Sleeper Berth or Off Duty) and vehicle
movement is detected.
WARNING: Driver XXXX is still in an ON DUTY Status

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Make Co-Driver the Active Driver
As a Co-Driver, you can make yourself the Active Driver. To do this, the
vehicle must be stationary and the current Active Driver must not be in
Driving status.
1. From the ELD screen, touch

.

2. Touch your name and enter your password.
3. Touch
. You can confirm that you are the Active Driver if your
initials are the ones displayed on the upper-right corner of the screen.

Trailer
Notate up to two trailer numbers related to your trip. Enter the associated
trailer number and indicate if you have hooked or dropped the trailer.

Hook a Trailer
Hook or attach a trailer to your tractor.
1. From the ELD screen, touch

and select Trailer.

2. Enter the trailer number and touch Hook.

Drop a Trailer
Drop or detach a trailer from your tractor.
1. From the ELD screen, touch and select Trailer.
2. Identify the trailer you want to drop and touch Drop.

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Manifest
A Manifest is a document identifying cargo transported by a vehicle. It
contains information identifying the carrier and shipper, as well as special
instructions about the cargo.

View the Manifest
To view a manifest on the ELD, touch
select Manifest.

from the ELD screen and

Carrier Information- The company transporting the cargo.
Manifest- The manifest number entered by you or your fleet administrator.
Commodity- The type of cargo being transported, such as tires, corn,
auto parts, etc.
Shipper- The supplier or owner of the commodities being transported.
Vehicle Information- The display name of the vehicle.
Special Instructions- Any special instructions or remarks about the cargo.

Edit the Manifest
To make changes to a manifest and edit the manifest number, commodity,
shipper, and special instructions:
1. From the ELD screen, touch

and select Manifest.

2. Edit the following fields in the manifest:
 Manifest
 Commodity
 Shipper
 Special Instructions
3. Touch

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DOT Inspection
When at a weigh station or in contact with law enforcement, officers can utilize
the following instructions to verify your HOS log status. To verify information,
drivers must be logged on to the ELD app.

Instructions for Driver
It is best practice to make sure that your logs are signed before handing them
over to the DOT Officer.

Show your Logs to a DOT Officer
1. From the ELD screen, touch

and select DOT Inspection.

2. Show your driver logs list to the DOT Officer.

Show Unassigned Drive Time to a DOT Officer
A red badge number next to the Unassigned Drive Time icon indicates that
there are unassigned log records in the ELD.
1. From the ELD screen, touch and select DOT Inspection.
2. Touch

.

3. Show the unassigned drive time logs to the DOT Officer.

Instructions for DOT Officer
This section shows officers how to access driver and vehicle information,
including current log and previous day log and location details.

View a Drivers Logs
1. From the ELD screen, touch
logs list is displayed.

and select DOT Inspection. The driver

2. Select a date to view the log records for that day.

View Unassigned Drive Time
A red badge number next to the Unassigned Drive Time icon indicates that
there are unassigned log records in the ELD.
1. From the ELD screen, touch
2. Touch

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Roadside Inspection Data Transfer/
Instructions for a DOT Officer
Transfer your Logs to a DOT Officer
1. From the ELD screen, touch and select DOT Inspection.
2. Touch the transfer logs button

.

3. Select Email or Web Service then press OK

4. Select Email or Web Service, enter comment up to 60 characters
to describe the log transfer (e.g., date range of logs transferred and
inspecting officers name/ID number) and select OK.
5. Device will send logs to designated web service or email address and
display pop up dialogue prompt when the log transfer has been successful.
Select the OK button.

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Driver Logs
Driver Logs provide you with a high-level view of your log records for a
particular period. You can drill down in each log to get more information
about individual duty status and hours. From here you can quickly review,
sign, or add comments to your logs.
If you need to make changes to logs, you can do so from the Driver Portal.
See Edit a Log Record on page 57.

Logs Summary
The Logs Summary screen displays information about your current duty
status and a summary of your duty status hours.

View your Logs Summary
1. From the ELD screen, touch
2. Touch

.

. The ELD Logs Summary screen is displayed.

Log Details
The Log Details screen displays a more detailed breakdown of log records
for a particular day. The log consists of three components: Log Header, Log
Graph, and Log Grid. These allow you to review your full log in detail, add
comments, and review any Suggested Edits made by your fleet administrator.

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Log Header
The header displays general information about you and your co-driver, the
vehicle, and the ELD. The FMCSA requires that these fields are always available
for you to view.

Log Graph
The graph section displays a drivers various status updates throughout the
selected date. Each duty status is a separate row so you can distinguish your
different driving activities at a quick glance.

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Log Grid
The grid section displays all the details for each of your logged status updates.

Time- The time when the event type or status was generated.
Location- The location where the event type or status was generated.
Odometer- The odometer of the vehicle during that event.
Vehicle ID- The display name of the vehicle.
Engine Hours- The engine hours of the vehicle during the event.
 vent Type/Status- The event type or status generated for the corresponding
E
log record.
Origin- The source of the event type or status change.
From the grid you can also perform the following tasks:
 Manually enter a location for a log item. See Manual Location Entry on
page 24.
 Enter a comment for a log item. See Enter Comments to a Log on page 22.
 View and respond to a suggested edit. See Suggested Log Edits on page 23.

View a Log
You can always view your logs from the previous seven or eight days to make
sure that all recorded data are correct and accurate.
1. From the ELD screen, touch

.

2. Select a log from the list to view a more detailed breakdown of your
log records.
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Enter Comments to a Log
You can enter or edit a comment to any of your log records to account
for changes, such as stop address, pick-up comments, fueling, etc.
1. From the ELD screen, touch Driver Logs.
2. Select a log record to enter a comment.
3. In the log grid, identify the log item you want to add a comment to
and touch

.

4. Enter comment and touch OK.

Sign a Log
According to FMCSA HOS regulations, drivers are required to verify all event
log entries are accurate before submitting them to the employer. A submission
certifies that all driver entries are true and correct. Drivers can sign only the
most current log, as well as the last seven previous days.
Note: To access, sign, and submit current days logs, you must be logged on
to ELD and in Off Duty status.
1. From the ELD screen, touch

.

2. Select the log that you want to sign.
3. Review your log to make sure all information is correct, and touch
The following compliance message is displayed:

.

I hereby certify that my data entries and my record of duty status for this
24 hour period are true and correct.
4. Enter your password and touch Sign Log. A confirmation message appears.
5. Touch OK.
Note: If you have already signed a log and there are changes made to the
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Suggested Log Edits
Your administrator can suggest edits to your logs by adding a new log record,
editing an existing one, or by assigning an unassigned drive time to you. These
suggested edits are only finalized when you approve or reject them. If you have
any outstanding suggested edits, you must approve or reject them first before
you can sign your logs.

Approve a Suggested Edit
You can approve a suggested edit if you agree with the changes made by
your administrator.
Note: If you have already signed a log, but your fleet administrator makes
an edit and you approve it, the log will become unsigned and you will
have to sign it again.
1. From the ELD screen, touch
2. Touch

.

.

3. Select the date/s of the log/s to review the suggestion.
4. Scroll down and view the record details.
5. Touch

. The Suggested Edits pop-up appears.

6. Touch Approve if the suggested edits are correct. You can approve
multiple logs at the same time if desired.
7. Enter a comment for approving the suggestion/s.
8. Touch OK. The suggested edit/s will be saved and will be recorded on
your log.

Reject a Suggested Edit
You can reject a suggested edit if you dont agree with the changes made by
your administrator.
1. From the ELD screen, touch
2. Touch

.

.

3. Select the date/s of the log/s to review the suggestion.

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4. Scroll down and view the record details.
5. Touch

. The Suggested Edits pop-up appears.

6. Touch Reject if the suggested edits are not correct.
7. Enter a comment for rejecting the suggestion/s.
8. Touch OK. The suggested edit will be rejected and will not be recorded on
your log.

Manual Location Entry
In the case your ELD malfunctions and is not able to record the location (city
and state) of any duty status in your logs, you can manually enter the location
from a pop-up message and from your driver logs.
This may occur when:
 GPS location not available during intermediate location (60 minutes)
 GPS location during a status creation record
 GPS location during manual creation of log record
 Temporary positioning service interruption
 Power outage of ELD
 Removal of ELD during movement

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Enter a Missing Location from the Pop-up Message
If the ELD malfunctions, you will receive a pop-up message stating that an error
has been detected. You will then be prompted to enter the missing location.
Note: The buttons will be grayed out while the vehicle is in motion. To exit
the pop-up, click any other part of the screen.
1. Touch Yes. Your driver logs will then appear.
2. Scroll down to the logs grid and touch the Location field.
3. Enter the city and state for the log record and touch Submit.

Enter a Missing Location from your Driver Log
If the ELD notifies you about an error with acquiring a GPS location, you can go
to your driver logs and enter the missing location for a particular record.
1. From the ELD screen, touch

.

2. Select a log marked with

.

3. Scroll down to the logs grid and touch the Location field.
4. Enter the city and state for the log record and touch Submit.
Note: The ELD will check the entry against the database for authenticity
before the entry is saved and the log record is updated.

Unassigned Drive Time
The Unassigned Drive Time page displays log records that are not assigned
to any drivers. This may occur because of one of the following:
 A driver forgets to log on to the device and begins to drive.
 A support personnel forgets to log on to the device and begins to drive.
 The ELD malfunctions and does not allow the driver to log on.
 The device is not in the vehicle and the vehicle begins to move.
The ELD will notify you when there are unassigned drive time logs and it will
prompt you to review them.

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Claim an Unassigned Drive Time
You can claim an Unassigned Drive Time if you believe that the log record
belongs to you.
1. From the ELD screen, touch
2. Touch

.

.

3. Select the unassigned drive time that you want to claim.
4. Touch Assign. Your logs will be updated to include the assigned time.

Automated Features
The Automated Duty Status feature in the ELD app helps drivers avoid
constantly switching between the Driving and On Duty statuses during their
shift. This also applies to long haul drivers who pull over for food or fuel but
forget to change from Driving to On Duty status. Automatic duty status
changes occur based on a vehicles movement and between Driving and
On Duty statuses only.
ELD responds based on the following:
 A single driver is the Active Driver when logged on, even when a second
driver logs on.
 When two or more drivers log on, the initial driver remains the Active
Driver until the Co-Driver switches to be the Active Driver.
 The app does not automatically change a drivers status to Sleeper Berth
or Off-Duty; a driver must do this manually.
 The app does not log out a driver unless a driver logs in to more than one
vehicle at the same time.
Driver A Status

Driver B Status

Change to Driving Status

DRIVING

ON DUTY, OFF DUTY,
or SLEEPER BERTH

Status is unchanged
for Driver A

ON DUTY

ON DUTY

Active driver is changed

SLEEPER BERTH

SLEEPER BERTH

Active driver is changed

OFF DUTY

OFF DUTY

Active driver is changed

ON DUTY

SLEEPER BERTH

Driver A is changed

ON DUTY

OFF DUTY

Driver A is changed

SLEEPER BERTH

OFF DUTY

Driver A is changed

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Automated Duty Status Changes
Active Driver Logged into ELD
As soon as the vehicle detects motion, the ELD automatically changes the
Active Driver duty status as Drive Time in the driver logs. Per the FMCSA,
the ELD shall automatically change the Active Driver to Driving upon the
start of the vehicle in-motion.
Note: The status will not automatically change to Driving if the driver is in
the Personal Conveyance or Yard Moves status.
Once the vehicle becomes stationary for greater than five minutes and the
driver is in Driving status, the ELD will sound an audible warning beep and
prompt the Active Driver with a message to confirm he/she is still driving.
After 1 minute, if the driver does not respond or responds that he/she no longer
is driving, the drivers status shall change automatically to On-Duty (ND) and
the status change shall be recorded to the Active Drivers log.
If the driver responds that he/she is still driving, then no further automated
status change activity shall take place until the vehicle moves again. If the
driver remains in Driving status and vehicle remains stationary for more than
20 minutes consecutively, the ELD may prompt the driver with a reminder
message that he/she is still in Driving status.

Unidentified Driver Logged in to ELD
If no authorized driver is logged in, the ELD shall sound an audible warning
beep and display a message to the driver:
Stop and log in to the ELD
The ELD will record the start and stop of vehicle motion and will record the
Unassigned Driver log as Driving. At the end of vehicle motion, the ELD
shall record the Unassigned Driver log an On-Duty (ON) status message.
If you have forgotten to login to the vehicle, see Unassigned Drive Time to
assign a record to yourself.

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Big Day
This feature supports property-carrying driver 16-hour exemptions, also known
as Big Day.
According to DOT and FMCSA regulations, part 395.1, Property-carrying driver,
A property-carrying driver is exempt from the requirements of 395.3(a)(2) if:
1. The driver has returned to the drivers normal work reporting location and
the carrier released the driver from duty at that location for the previous
5 duty tours the driver has worked;
2. The driver has returned to the normal work reporting location and the
carrier releases the driver from duty within 16 hours after coming on duty
following 10 consecutive hours off duty;
3. The driver has not taken this exemption within the previous 6 consecutive
days, except when the driver has begun a new 7- or 8-consecutive day
period with the beginning of any off-duty period of 34 or more consecutive
hours as allowed by 395.3(c).
When the unit displays Hours of Service On-Duty shift warnings, the driver
is eligible for the property-carrying driver exemption, and when the propertycarrying driver exemption is triggered, the following pop-up appears on
the screen:
Weve switched you to Big Day!
The 16-hour exception is triggered automatically if the driver is eligible. No
option keys are displayed and no response is necessary.

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Lock and Unlock
Device Lock and Unlock
Note: This feature applies when the ELD is configured to the vehicle.
Teletrac Navman tablets easily pair with GPS tracking (black box) units. This
connection allows access to the vehicles diagnostics, which help determine
if the vehicle is moving or stationary at a given time. The GPS tracking units
safety lock/unlock feature uses diagnostics to prevent drivers from using their
devices while driving.

Locked Mode
The tablet automatically locks when the vehicle moves faster than 7 MPH so
that you can access only the navigation and settings functions. This does not
prevent the device from receiving incoming messages. You, however, cannot
retrieve messages or use messaging functions until the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.

Unlocked Mode
30 seconds after the vehicle is stationary, the device automatically unlocks. You
can then access all tablet and app functions again. The home screen opens and
immediately displays the status screen.

ELD Display Lock
The lock button allows you to protect your logs from accidental driver time
assignment or tampering by other ELD users. Once you tap this button, the
display is immediately locked. You cannot access this feature if the vehicle is
in motion.
1. From the ELD screen, touch
remains in current duty status.

and select Lock. Driver is now inactive and

Note: If youre in Driving status, youre immediately put in On Duty
status.
2. To log back on, touch your name and enter your password.

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ELD Malfunction
ELD Malfunction Indicator
The Teletrac Navman ELD solution has an ELD malfunction indicator, as
mandated by FMCSA HOS regulations 49 CFR part 395. The malfunction
indicator is located at the upper-right corner of the driver display within
the Teletrac Navman DRIVE app suite.
This icon alerts drivers when the ELD solution is malfunctioning and paper logs
are necessary. If the icon is red, the electronic logging device is not working
properly. The driver must follow FMCSA rule 395.15(f) and recreate the current
and past seven days of HOS duty status logs on paper. The past seven days may
include faxed copies of electronic logs; however, any paper copies of electronic
logs must be physically signed and certified by the driver in order to be
legally correct.
Note: You will also get a prompt to pull over and switch to paper logs.
In accordance with the FAQ section of the FMCSA website, if the ELD
malfunctions, drivers must:
1. Note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the
malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours. Swipe up from the
bottom of the screen to view the ELD Malfunction notification and details
(vehicle must be stationary).
2. Reconstruct the record of duty status (RODS) for the current 24-hour
period and the previous seven consecutive days, and record the records of
duty status on graph-grid paper logs that comply with 49 CFR 395.8, unless
the driver already has the records or retrieves them from the ELD.
3. Continue to manually prepare RODS in accordance with 49 CFR 395.8 until
the ELD is serviced and back in compliance.
For more information, visit- https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-must-driverdo-if-there-eld-malfunction

ELD Malfunction Events
The ELD has the capability to monitor itself for detectable malfunctions and
data inconsistencies. This includes compliance self-monitoring, malfunctions,
and data diagnostic events and an ELD malfunction and data diagnostics status
indicators. After identifying a malfunction, the ELD can log the problem and
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The malfunction indicator will show an Event Code. Use the table below to
see what type of malfunction event occurred and what that event is indicating.

Malfunction Event Codes
Event Code

Event Name

Description
Total engine hours error
minutes while driving
exceeded 30 minutes in
24 hours.

P

Power Malfunction

E

Engine Synchronization
Malfunction

Last EMS message received
more than 30 minutes ago.

T

Timing Malfunction

GPS time and system time
difference more than
10 minutes.

L

Position Malfunction

More than 60 minutes
worth of invalid GPS
positions received in last
24 hours.

R

Data Recording
Malfunction

S

Data Transfer Malfunction

Failed to save item to
database.
Message transfer observing
problems for 3 consecutive
days.

ELD Diagnostic Event Codes
Event Code

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Description

1

Power Diagnostic

Total engine hours error
minutes while driving
exceeded 30 minutes in 24
Hours.

2

Engine Synchronization
Diagnostic

Last EMS message received
more than 30 minutes ago.

3

Missing Data Elements
Diagnostic

GPS time and system time
difference more than 10
minutes.

4

Data Transfer Diagnostic

More than 60 minutes
worth of invalid GPS
positions received in last 24
Hours.

5

Unidentified Driver
Diagnostic

Failed to save item to
database.

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ELD Diagnostics
An ELD must support standard security measures that require the calculation
and recording of standard data check values for each ELD event recorded. The
driver can navigate to the ELD Diagnostics page to check any of the following
data criteria.

Power Data
This section will identify instances when the engine ECM or alternative sources
and its on-board sensors may not have complied with the power requirements
specified in section 4.3.1.1 of 49 CFR Part 395. This is where the ELD must record
a power data diagnostics event for the corresponding driver(s), or under
the unidentified driver profile if no drivers were authenticated at the time
of detection.

Missing Required Data
This section will indicate instances in which there is location information
missing from the data and the vehicle is in motion. The ELD will record if it has
failed to acquire a valid position measurement during the periods specified in
the regulation.

Unidentified Driving Records Data
This section will show ELD records involving driving time logged on an ELD
when there was not a driver logged into the vehicle. Drivers can access
this section, to review and either acknowledge the assignment of one or
more of the unidentified driver records attributable to the driver under the
authenticated drivers profile as described in paragraph 4.3.2.8.2(b)(1) of this
appendix or indicate that these records are not attributable to the driver,
states 49 CFR Part 395.

Engine Sync Data
This section will show the engine ECM, on board sensors and data record
history, and identify instances and durations of its non-compliance with the ELD
engine synchronization data.

Data Transfer Data
This section will show the in-service monitoring functions are operating and
show they are continuing to function properly. This section will update at leave
once every seven days.

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Other ELD Data
This section will show other operational health items that are being monitored.
Teletrac Navman is offering this as an additional feature.

Troubleshooting
The following are issues that you may encounter when using ELD.
Issue

Solution

The tablet shows a message stating that
the driver does not exist in the database.

Call your dispatcher or supervisor to
create or update a Driver Logon ID in
DIRECTOR.

The tablet is making an alert sound.

Check to see if there is a message waiting.
Touch Messages from the Teletrac
Navman DRIVE home screen.

My supervisor made an edit to one or
all of my HOS logs, but I do not see it
on my grid.

When your supervisor makes an edit on
your HOS driver logs, you must approve
the suggested edits before they are saved
and included in your logs.

I cant electronically sign the current
days log.

If you are in On Duty, Driving, or
Sleeper Berth status and are attempting
to sign and submit the current days log,
you must change your HOS status to Off
Duty prior to signing.

I am a team driver and I forgot to make
myself the Active Driver and the ELD
has assigned my Drive Time to my
Co-Driver.

When this occurs, pull over to stop the
vehicle, press the Reassign button
before the ELD automatically changes the
status to On Duty. The screen will prompt
if Bob wants to be the primary driver for
the current time, prompt you for your
password. Upon verifying your password,
it will switch the Driver and Co-Driver
fields in the last recorded Drive Status
record.

If your ELD is persistently experiencing
issues please do the following:

1. Call your dispatcher or manager
2. Call 1.800.ITS.HELP (1.800.487.4357)

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Driver Vehicle
Inspection
Reports (DVIR)
As described in FMCSA regulation 396.11 and 396.13, a Driver Vehicle Inspection
Report (or DVIR) is a federally mandated log that details vehicle operation and
safety issues noted during vehicle inspections. Each driver must complete and
submit these reports for their vehicle on a daily basis.
The DVIR application in the DRIVE app suite allows drivers to easily log vehicle
inspections and submit them in paperless form via a portable tablet.

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DVIR Workflow
The DVIR App can be used to submit post-trip inspections, including a
mechanics updates and driver pre-trip inspections. The following workflow
describes the lifecycle of an inspection report:
Driver completes post-trip vehicle inspection at the end of their work day.
Vehicle condition satisfactory.
No safety-affecting defects.

Vehicle condition unsatisfactory.
Repair required.

Vehicle condition satisfactory.
I have corrected defects.

Drivers
Post-Trip
Inspection

Driver electronically signs and submits inspection form.
Fleet manager/maintenance manager runs report to flag
any vehicles requiring maintenance.
Mechanic is referred to vehicle requiring repair and adds their remarks
and a vehicle status update to the vehicle inspection form, accordingly.

Mechanics
Update &
Repair Remarks
(if required)

Mechanic electronically signs and submits inspection form.
Driver reviews inspection report filed by the previous driver. Mechanics remarks
and road-related statements are visible for review.
Driver updates status and electronically signs and submits inspection form.

Drivers
Pre-Trip
Inspection

Launch the DVIR Application
Drivers or mechanics who want to view, create, or update a DVIR must first
log on to the app. Upon logging in to the ELD app, they will be prompted to
complete their DVIR. All submissions to the DVIR must be electronically signed
by the driver or mechanic to maintain a chain of custody for the vehicle.
Upon logging in and out of the ELD application, a driver will receive the
following prompt:
Do you want to complete your DVIR now?
1. Touch Yes. The Inspection Report list opens.
2. Follow the steps for creating Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspections. See Create
a Pre-Trip Inspection and Create a Post-Trip Inspection on the next page.

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Create a Pre-Trip Inspection
Before driving a vehicle, you are required to review the last submitted DVIR and
confirm that the vehicle is in satisfactory condition and is safe to operate.
Note: A Post-Trip Inspection Report must be created before you can
complete a Pre-Trip Inspection.
1. From the home screen, touch DVIR.
2. Select the most recent inspection.
3. Review any remarks made by a driver or a mechanic. Touch
your own remarks.
4. Touch

.

5. Enter your remarks and touch
6. Touch

to add

.

to proceed to the Confirmation screen.

7. Review the details and select one of the following options:
 Vehicle condition satisfactory. No safety-affecting defects.
 Vehicle condition unsatisfactory. Repair required.
 Vehicle condition satisfactory. I have corrected defects.
8. Touch

to submit the report.

Create a Post-Trip Inspection
At the end of your working day or during an equipment change, you are
required to complete and submit a Post-Trip Inspection. This is to ensure that
the vehicle is in satisfactory condition and is safe for other drivers to operate.
1. From the home screen, touch DVIR.
2. Touch

. The Post-Trip Inspection opens.

3. Swipe up or down to view the items listed on the checklist.
4. Inspect the vehicle/tractor and trailer(s). Touch the boxes to note
any defect(s).

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5. Touch the Trailer 1 and Trailer 2 tabs to access the trailer checklist. You
can change the trailer names by tapping and holding the trailer tabs.
6. Touch

to proceed to the Confirmation screen.

7. Review the details and select one of the following options:
 Vehicle condition satisfactory. No safety-affecting defects.
 Vehicle condition unsatisfactory. Repair required.
 Vehicle condition satisfactory. I have corrected defects.
8. Touch

to submit the report.

Note: After you submit the inspection report, its sent to DIRECTOR where
its immediately available to be viewed in a report.

Create a Mechanic Update
A mechanic is required to update a drivers post-trip vehicle inspection report
when a vehicle has been maintained or repaired. The mechanic can view the
last submitted post-trip inspection, add comments, and update the vehicles
condition.
1. As a mechanic, log on to the ELD by entering your Driver ID and PIN.
2. From the home screen, touch DVIR.
3. Select a report with a status Repair Required. Its also denoted
by a

.

4. Review the drivers post-trip remarks and vehicle condition.
5. Touch

to add your own remarks.

6. Touch

.

7. Enter your remarks and touch

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to proceed to the Confirmation screen.

9. Review the details and select one of the following options:
 Vehicle condition satisfactory. No safety-affecting defects.
 Vehicle condition unsatisfactory. Repair required.
 Vehicle condition satisfactory. I have corrected defects.
10. Touch to submit the report.
Note: Once a mechanic has corrected the defects, an information icon will
appear next to the status. Tap the icon to view the details of the
corrected defects.

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The navigation application of the DRIVE app suite provides you with real-time
navigation, traffic, lane guidance, and points of interest, such as gas stations,
rest areas, truck stops, weigh stations, parking lots, and truck washes.

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Status Icons and Functions
from Navigation
When you are on the navigation screen and the DRIVE app is open in the
background, you will see a floating widget that displays a status icon to
inform you of your status and the status of the ELD. You can move the
widget wherever is convenient for you.
From the floating widget, you can tap on your initials to go to the ELD screen
and view a more detailed breakdown of your hours. You can also touch the ELD
malfunction indicator to view the ELD Diagnostics screen.
Icon

Status
On Duty
Off Duty
Personal Conveyance
Break Time
Sleeper Berth
Yard Moves
Adverse Conditions
Emergency
Driving
Drive Time Violation
ELD Connected
ELD Disconnected (Error)

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Find an Address
1. From the home screen, touch Where To.
2. Select Address.
3. Enter the address information.
4. Select the address and touch Go!.

Find a Location Using a Search Bar
1. From the home screen, touch Where To.
2. Touch on the search bar and enter a keyword or an address.
3. Select a location from the search results.

Save a Location
1. From the home screen, touch Where To.
2. Search for a location (see Find a Location Using a Search Bar above).
3. Select a location from the search results and touch
4. Touch

> Save.

5. Enter a name for the location and touch Done.

Save your Current Location
1. From the home screen, touch Navigation.
2. Touch on the vehicle icon.
3. Touch Save.
4. Enter a name for the location and touch Done.

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Save a Home Location
You can set the location you most often return to as your home location.
1. From the home screen, touch Where To.
2. Touch

> Set Home Location.

3. Select one of the following:
 Enter My Address
 Use Current Location
 Recently Found
The location is saved as Home in the Saved menu.

Go Home
From the home screen, touch Where To > Go Home.

View Saved Locations
1. From the home screen, touch Where To.
2. From the right pane, select Saved.
3. Swipe up and down to view all saved locations.

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The DRIVE app suite simplifies communication between you and your fleet
administrator. You can receive and send messages without leaving the
application at no extra cost. Note that only vehicles with message-enabled
devices can send and receive messages.

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Types of Messages
The messaging feature on your device enables you and your fleet administrator
to communicate with each other. There are three types of messages: Text,
Route To, and Forms.

Text Messages
A unique message from your fleet administrator or a unique message that you
send. From this screen, you can select the following.
Back- Close the message without sending a reply.
Reply- Respond to the message.
Delete- Remove the message from your inbox.

Route To Messages
This type of message contains a location address in the first line of the
message. Your device can navigate you to that address automatically.
From this screen, you can select the following.
Back- Close the message without sending a reply.
Reply- Respond to the message.
Go- Exit from the message screen and navigate to the location in
the message.
Show- Exit from the message screen and display the location on the map.
Delete- Remove the message from your inbox.

Forms
Your fleet administrator can use forms to quickly enter and send information
to you in a standard format. Each Form message contains pre-set fields. Your
fleet administrator may also set up reply Forms for you to use, and set up
Form messages so they are deleted automatically once you have read and
replied to them.
From this screen, you can select the following.
Back- Close the message without sending a reply.

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Reply- Respond to the message.
Delete- Remove the message from your inbox.
Note: If the Form message does not require a reply, the Reply button is
not displayed. If the Form message contains a Route To address, the
Go and Show buttons will be displayed.

Form Fields
A form may contain one or more of the following fields:
Date- You can enter the date by selecting Set the Date. Enter the desired
date and select OK.
Time- You can enter the time by selecting Set the Time. Enter the desired
time and select OK.
Numeric- When your fleet administrator sets up a field as a numeric field,
you can only enter numbers in it. You can touch the field to display a
numeric keyboard.
Alphanumeric- The alphanumeric field allows you to enter both letters and
numbers in it. You can toggle between letters and numbers by selecting
ABC or 123 (whichever is displayed).
Address- The address field lets you enter an address of a location, such as a
job site, customer address, etc.
Drop-Down Menu- This field allows you to select an item from a list. You can
select the field to display the list of options. Swipe up and down to view all
items on the list. Tap the item to select it and it will be displayed on the field.
Checkbox- The checkbox field allows you to select one or more item from a
given list or choices. You can tap the item to select it. A blue check appears
next to an item when it has been selected.
Signature- When a form contains a Signature field, you can have a
customer sign on the field by selecting Open. The signature field will open.
A customer can sign on the white signature field. You can then select OK to
go back to the form. The signature will be displayed in the Signature field
within the form.

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Receive a New Message
When you receive a new message, the New Message pop-up box is displayed
and an alert sounds.
You can select:
Read- Display and read the new message.
Cancel- Close the pop-up message and read the message later when it is safe
or convenient.
Note: When a new priority message arrives, the pop-up box will not have a
Cancel button.

Read a Received Message
A received message can be a new message that you have not yet read, or an
old message that you have stored to read later. The message icon displays a
notification badge along with the number of unread messages in your inbox.
Note: Form messages may be deleted automatically after you have read
and replied to them, if this feature has been enabled by your fleet
administrator.
To read a received message at any time, display the main menu and
select Messages.
The Inbox tab lists all your received messages. The most recent is at top of
the list. All unread messages are in bold. An exclamation mark denotes high
priority messages.
Select a message to read it. It will be displayed along with any previous replies.
If you cannot see the entire message, swipe and scroll down the screen.

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Reply with a Free Text
You can use free text to reply to a message.
1. Open the message or form you want to reply to.
2. Touch Reply.
3. Touch Free Text. The Free Text onscreen keyboard is displayed.
4. Enter your message and touch Send. Your sent message is stored in your
Sent messages list.

Reply with a Canned Template
or Reply Form
You can use a predefined template or a reply form to respond to a message.
1. Open the message or form you want to reply to.
2. Touch Reply.
3. Select the canned template you want to use. A preview of the reply is
displayed on the screen.
4. Touch Send. The message is stored in your Sent messages list.

Create a New Message
You can create and send a new message to your fleet administrator.
1. From the home screen, touch Messages.
2. Touch Menu > New to create a new message.
3. Touch Free Text. The Free Text on-screen keyboard is displayed.
4. Enter your message and touch Send. The message is stored in your Sent
messages list.
Note: If you have cellular coverage, the message will be sent immediately. If
you are out of coverage, the message will be stored and sent when cellular
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Send a Form
You can send a Form as a new message or a reply to a received message.
Your fleet administrator sets up the forms available on your device.
Note: This section assumes the reply form is already displayed.
1. Complete all the fields included in the form. Some fields may be grayed
out if the information is entered automatically. To learn more about form
fields, see Form Fields.
2. When you have completed all fields, touch Send. Your reply is stored in the
Sent messages list. It may also be deleted automatically after you send
it, if your fleet administrator enabled this feature.

Show a Route To Location
When you receive a message that includes an address, you have the option to
show the location on the map.
1. Open the message or form containing the address.
2. Select Show to exit from the Route To message and display the map.
The location specified in the message is pinpointed on the map.
3. Select Go to start the navigation.

Navigate to a Route To Location
When you receive a message that includes an address, you can directly start
the navigation to the location.
1. Open the message or form containing the address of the location.
2. Select Go to exit from the message and navigate to the location.
Your device displays the new route and starts the navigation.

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View Sent Messages
1. From the home screen, touch Messages.
2. Touch the Sent tab. The screen displays all your replies with the most
recent one at the top of the list.
3. Select a reply to display the message, when it was received, and any replies
that have been sent.

Delete a Message
You can delete an existing message from your inbox at any time.
1. From the home screen, touch Messages.
2. Open the message you want to delete, and touch Delete. A confirmation
message appears.
3. Touch Yes.

Clear Messages
You can clear and permanently delete messages from your inbox.
1. From the home screen, touch Settings.
2. You can select the following:
Clear Messages Inbox- Delete all message from your inbox.
Clear Message Inbox Alerts- Delete all tracking alerts from your inbox.
Clear Sent Items- Delete all your sent items.

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Preferences
You can set many options on your device. Refer to the device manual for
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Set the Color Mode
Set the color mode of your device to customize how the screen is displayed
under different lighting conditions.
1. Swipe up the notification bar on your device and touch

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2. Scroll down and select Display.
3. Touch Color Mode and select one of the following:
Day- Dark text on light background to improve visibility during daytime.
Night- Light text on dark background to prevent screen from being too
bright during nighttime.
Auto- The device automatically changes color mode based on sunrise and
sunset times. This is the default color mode of the device.
Touch Save.

Set the Locale
Your locale is set via the device interface it is started or after restoring the
factory defaults.
The locale sets the default language for the user interface and the units for
the navigator. The time zone is also set and works in conjunction with the GPS
signal to show the correct local time.

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The Driver Portal provides you the ability to access your logs from a
computer. You can view, edit, and sign your logs from outside your vehicle.
You can also review any unassigned drive time, and approve or reject suggested
edits made by your fleet administrator. Note that your Driver Portal account
is set up by your fleet administrator.

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Driver Logs
HOS Logs provide you a more detailed view of your log records for a particular
date. From this page you can also review, add, and edit individual log entries.
For example, if you make a mistake on a log entry, you can view that log and
make the necessary corrections.
If your fleet administrator makes any edits to your logs, you can review these
changes and approve them if you agree. You can reject them if you disagree
and want to keep your original log record. You can also view the unassigned
drive time for your fleet and claim the time that you believe is yours.

Log Header
The Log Header helps you to quickly review all information concerning
your Record of Duty. If you need to make any corrections, contact your
administrator. To view your log header, click Logs > Open Log Header.

Log Summary
The Log Summary displays all the details for each logged status. You can
click a line item to edit that particular log record. When you edit a log, the
old version of the log is highlighted in light orange, while the new version
is in dark orange.
The summary grid displays the following:
Time- The time when you changed your status
Status- Your status for that period of time.
Address- The location where you changed your status.
Vehicle- The vehicle you operated.
Co-Driver- Your co-driver for the corresponding date.
Trailers- The trailer(s) attached to the vehicle.
Shipper- The source of goods shipped by the vehicle.
Manifest- The manifest information associated with the vehicle and trailer(s).
Commodity- The type of goods shipped by the vehicle.
Edited By- The person who edited the log record.

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Comments- Comments entered for that particular status.
Odometer- The odometer of the vehicle.
Engine Hours- The engine hours of the vehicle.
Origin- The origin of the status change.

Add a Log Record
You can add a log record if you forget to change your status or you have an
after drive-time activity that needs to be recorded.
Note: You can only add a log between your last status change and the
current time. For example, if you want to add a log record at 5:00 p.m.,
and your last status change was at 1:00 p.m., you can only add a new
log between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
1. Click Logs > Add Record and complete the following fields:
Time- Enter the time when you changed your status.
Address- Enter the location where you changed your status. The City
field is required.
Edited By- This field displays your username and cannot be changed.
Comments- Enter any notes or comments relevant to your log. This field
is required.
Status- Select the status that applies to your log record.

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Odometer- Enter the odometer for the corresponding status. The
odometer value must be more than the previous status and less
than the next status. This field is required.
Vehicle- Click
Co-Driver- Click

and select the vehicle you operated.
and select your co-driver for the corresponding date.

Trailers- Enter the trailer(s) attached to the vehicle.
Shipper- Enter the source of the goods shipped by the vehicle.
Manifest- Enter the manifest information associated with the vehicle
and trailer(s).
Commodity- Enter the type of goods shipped by the vehicle.
2. When finished, click Save & Close.

Edit a Log Record
If there is a log record that has an error, you can easily correct it by editing
the log.
Note: You can only add a log between your last status change and the
current time. For example, if you want to add a log record at 5:00 p.m.,
and your last status change was at 1:00 p.m., you can only add a new
log between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
1. Select a date from the calendar.
2. From the grid, click on the log record you want to edit.
3. Make the necessary changes to the log. Note that the following fields
are required:
 City
 State
 Comments
 Odometer
4. When finished, click Save & Close.

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View and Sign Unsigned Logs
The Driver Portal allows you to view your own logs and sign any unsigned
logs from previous work days.
1. At the top-left, click Unsigned Logs
. A red badge with a number
indicates how many unsigned logs you currently have.
2. Select a date from the list and click Select.
3. Review the log entries for that date and make sure that they are correct.
4. Click Sign Now, then select Agree.

Suggested Log Edits
Your administrator can suggest edits to your logs by adding a new log record,
editing an existing one, or by assigning an unassigned drive time to you. These
suggested edits are only finalized when you approve or reject them. If you have
any outstanding suggested edits, you must approve or reject them first before
you can sign your logs.
Note: If you have already signed a log and you approve a suggested edit, the
log will become unsigned and you will have to sign it again.

Approve a Suggested Edit
You can approve a Suggested Edit if you agree with the changes made by
your administrator.
1. Under Logs, click Suggested Edits
. A red badge with a number
indicates how many pending suggested edits you currently have.
2. Select a suggested edit and click Select.
3. Click on the edited log record (highlighted in dark purple).
4. Review the changes to the log.
5. Click Approve Edit if the suggested edits are correct. The suggested edit
will be saved and will be highlighted in dark orange.

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Reject a Suggested Edit
You can reject a suggested edit if you do not agree with the changes made by
your administrator.
1. Under Logs, click
. A red badge with a number indicates how many
pending suggested edits you currently have.
2. Select a suggested edit and click Select.
3. Click on the edited log record (highlighted in dark purple).
4. Review the changes to the log.
5. Click Reject Edit if you do not agree with the suggested edits and want to
keep the original log details.
6. Enter a comment as to why you rejected the suggested edits and click OK.

Unassigned Drive Time
The Unassigned Drive Time page displays log records that are not assigned to
any drivers. This may occur because of one of the following:
 A driver forgets to log on to the device and begins to drive.
 A support personnel forgets to log on to the device and begins to drive.
 The ELD malfunctions and does not allow the driver to log on.
 The device is not in the vehicle and the vehicle begins to move.

Claim an Unassigned Drive Time
You can claim an unassigned drive time if you believe that the log record
belongs to you.
Note: Refresh the page to get an updated list of unassigned drive time.
1. Click Unassigned Drive Time.
2. Select an unassigned drive time checkbox and click Save
The unassigned drive time is now added to your log.

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Print a Log
You can print an HOS log record that is currently displayed on the Logs page.
You can also define a date range (from the past six months and the current
month) and print the logs for those days.
1. Select a date from the calendar, or use the arrows to go to the previous
and the next day.
2. Click Print Logs
. Specify whether you want to print the currently
displayed log, or multiple logs within a date range.
3. Click Print.

Change your Password
To change your Driver Portal login password:
1. Click on your username on the top-right corner of the page and select
Change Password.
2. Enter your old password, and then enter a new password.
3. When finished, click OK.

Log Out
Click on your username on the top-right corner of the page and select
Log out.

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The DRIVE app suite is fully integrated with the DIRECTOR platform  a GPS
fleet tracking solution  that allows users to manage drivers and support
personnel in their fleet. This section provides you with information on how to
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Driver Setup and Properties
You can add and set up an individual as a Driver in DIRECTOR who operates a
vehicle and whose hours must be tracked and logged.

Add a Driver
1. Click Administration > Drivers > Drivers.
2. Click Add and select Regular Driver. Define the following driver properties:
 Details
 Licenses
 Driver Identification
 Driver Portal
 Hours of Service
3. When finished, click Save & Close.

Edit Driver Properties
1. Click Administration > Drivers > Drivers.
2. Select the driver you want to edit the properties for and click Properties.
3. Make the necessary changes to the driver properties.
4. When finished, click Save & Close.

Delete a Driver
Deleting a driver will permanently remove him from your fleet.
1. Click Administration > Drivers > Drivers.
2. Select the driver(s) you want to delete and click Delete. A delete
confirmation message appears.
3. Click Yes. The driver is deleted from your fleet.

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Support Personnel Setup and Properties
You can add and set up an individual as a Support Personnel in DIRECTOR
who is a non-driver, such as an administrator, supervisor, or a mechanic.

Add a Support Personnel
1. Click Administration > Drivers > Drivers.
2. Click Add and select Support Personnel. Define the following
driver properties:
 Details
 Licenses
 Driver Identification
 Hours of Service
3. When finished, click Save & Close.

Edit Support Personnel Properties
1. Click Administration > Drivers > Drivers.
2. Select the support personnel you want to edit the properties for and
click Properties.
3. Make the necessary changes to the support personnel properties.
4. When finished, click Save & Close.

Delete a Support Personnel
Deleting a support personnel will permanently remove him from your fleet.
1. Click Administration > Drivers > Drivers.
2. Select the support personnel you want to delete and click Delete. A delete
confirmation message appears.
3. Click Yes. The support personnel is deleted from your fleet.

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Suggested Log Edits
You can suggest edits to driver logs by adding a new log record, editing an
existing one, or by assigning an unassigned drive time to a driver. These
suggested edits are only finalized when the driver approves them. On the other
hand, if the driver rejects them, the suggested edits are deleted.
Note: If a driver has any outstanding suggested edits, he/she must approve
or reject them first before he can sign his/her logs.

Suggest a Log Edit
You can suggest a log edit to the driver if you believe that a log record has
incorrect information. The driver can then choose to either approve or reject
the edit.
1. Click HOS > Logs.
2. Click Driver Select. Choose a driver from the list and click Submit.
3. Select a date from the calendar.
4. Click Add Record to suggest a new log for the driver. Click on an existing
log record to suggest an edit.
5. Make the necessary changes to the log. Note that the following fields
are required:
 City
 State
 Comments
 Odometer
6. When finished, click Save & Close.

View Rejected Edits
If you make a suggested edit to a log and the driver rejects it, you can view the
reason why and his/her comments under Rejected Edits.
1. Click HOS > Logs.
2. Click Driver Select. Choose a driver from the list and click Submit.

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3. Select the date when the suggested edit was made for.
4. Click Rejected Edits

. A list of rejected edits are displayed.

Unassigned Drive Time
The Unassigned Drive Time page displays log records that are not assigned to
any drivers. This may occur because of one of the following:
 A driver forgets to log on to the device and begins to drive.
 A support personnel forgets to log on to the device and begins to drive.
 The ELD malfunctions and does not allow the driver to log on.
 The device is not in the vehicle and the vehicle begins to move.

Assign an Unassigned Drive Time
You can assign an unassigned drive time to a driver or to a support personnel
if you believe that the log record belongs to that particular person.
If you assign an unassigned drive time to a driver, it is considered as a
suggestion and is only finalized when the driver approves or rejects it.
If you assign it to support personnel, the change is immediate.
Note: Refresh the page to get an updated list of unassigned drive time.
1. Click HOS > Unassigned Drive Time.
2. Select an unassigned drive time checkbox and click Select Driver.
3. Select a driver or support personnel from the list and click Submit.
4. Insert a comment and click Save

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