User manual for "Trucker ELD (Mobile Express)"

Below you will find the vendor provided user manual for the ELD product "Trucker ELD (Mobile Express)".

For contact information and additional devices produced by the same vendor see their page PCS Software.

TruckerELD

TruckerELD
User Manual

Table of Contents
Getting Started
Installing the TruckerELD Device 3
Download the TruckerELD App.................... 4
Login to the TruckerELD App....................... 5
Connect to the TruckerELD App........................ 6

Using TruckerELD
Log Book Screen Components.. 8
Log Graph Screen Components... 9
Recording Hours of Service.... 10

Using Daily Logs..... 11
Change Your Current Duty Status...... 13
Editing Your Logs....... 16
Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)....... 18

Driving with TruckerELD
Roadside Inspections - Driver.. 21
Roadside Inspections - Inspector.. 22
Roadside Inspections Sharing Logs... 23

Troubleshooting & Additional Resources
Lost Bluetooth Connection.. 24
Log Violations... 25
Accept/Reject Fleet Manager Changes..... 26
Unassigned Drive Times.... 27
Malfunctions...... 28
2

Getting Started

Installing the TruckerELD Device
Equipment

ELD Device

Harness

Bluetooth Extender

Parts Assembly

Plug the cable at the of the
harness 2 A into the ELD device 1

Plug the BT Extender 3 into the
short cable of the harness 2 D

Vehicle Installation
With the engine off, plug the long cable into the vehicles diagnostic port. This
is usually located under the left side of the dashboard or drivers left kick panel.

Use the Y cable if installing behind the panel.
Once plugged in, turn the collar clockwise to lock into place.
Mount the ELD and BT Extender onto the dashboard, near the windshield but not covering any vents.
Both the ELD and the BT Extender must be in a good position for proper connectivity and performance.

Getting Started

Download the TruckerELD Mobile App

Getting Started

Launch the TruckerELD App and login using the
email address and password in your registration
email.

The first time you login, youll be walked through
connecting your phone to the TruckerELD device.

Getting Started

Connect to the TruckerELD device
1 Starting Status

3 Scan the barcode on your ELD device

2 Connect the ELD to your phone

4 ELD device information displays

Getting Started

Connect to the TruckerELD device
4 Finalize setup.

Using TruckerELD

Log Book Screen Components
Bluetooth Connection

Available
Hours

Log Graph

Driving
On Duty
Off Duty
Sleeper Berth
Yard Move

Using TruckerELD

Log Graph Screen Components

Finalize
Log

DVIR

Toggle
List/Graph

Log Entry / Add
New Turn

Using TruckerELD

Recording Hours of Service
Once your mobile device is connected to the TruckerELD, your driving is automatically
recorded once the vehicle is in motion. You must have the App running for this to work.

When the vehicle is in motion, you are
not able to change status.

When the vehicle stops moving for some time,
you are prompted to continue driving or to
select an alternate duty status.

Using TruckerELD

Using Daily Logs

Press
to access your
current daily log for changing or
editing non-driving duty status.

Press
to view your
last 14 days of logs.

Using TruckerELD

Using Daily Logs

You can change the view of your daily
logs from portrait to landscape for
easier use.

Simply turn your phone and the
screen will adjust automatically.

Using TruckerELD

Change Your Current Duty Status

1 Press

to add a new turn / change status.

Driving is recorded automatically
when the vehicle is motion so you
do not have the option to change to
Drive status.

2 Tap the appropriate Status and select an
Activity if necessary.

Using TruckerELD

Change Your Current Duty Status

3 If desired, add a Note to the Activity.

4 When finished, press

Using TruckerELD

Change Your Current Duty Status

5 When the log is finished for the day, press
to Finalize.

6 When Finalized, you will be prompted to provide your signature. Press

to Save.

Using TruckerELD

Editing Your Logs

If you forget to add a status change, you can edit your logs by inserting a past duty status. This
can only be done on non-finalized logs.

1 Press

to toggle to view the log list.

2 Select the time to edit.

Using TruckerELD

Editing Your Logs

1 Use the
buttons or the
keys to select the time frame to update.

2 Select the new Status and add an
Activity Code if necessary.

when complete.

Using TruckerELD

Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
With the TruckerELD App, create Vehicle Inspection Reports directly from your phone.
1 - Click the

button to begin.

3 - Complete the Inspection per the checklist.

2 - Select if the inspections is Pre-Trip or Post-Trip.

* If defects are found, press

and add notes.

Using TruckerELD

Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)

4 If applicable, press the
tab to inspect the trailer.

5 Then enter the Trailer ID.

6 When finished click

Using TruckerELD

Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
17, 19, 20,
21 & 23

5
6

(if applicable)

16 & 17

15 & 17

(under carriage)

1
2

Inspect the following:
STEP 1 Left Front Side of Tractor:
- Front wheel, rim, hub, and tire.

STEP 2 Left Saddle Tank Area:
- Fuel tank area.
- Exhaust system.

STEP 9 Right Rear Trailer Wheels:
- Check as in step 6.

STEP 10 Right Side of Trailer:
- Check as in step 5.

STEP 11 Right Rear Tractor Area:
STEP 3 Trailer Front:

- Check as in step 4.

- Check air and electrical lines.

STEP 12 Right Saddle Tank Area:
STEP 4 Left Rear Tractor Area:
- Wheels, rims, hubs, and tires.
- Lower fifth wheel.
- Upper fifth wheel.
- Sliding fifth wheel.
- Check all required lamps.

- Check as in step 2.

STEP 13 Right Front Side of Tractor:
- Check as in step 1.

STEP 14 Steering Axle(s):
Caution: Never place yourself in between tires of
tandem axels.

STEP 5 Left Side of Trailer:
- Frame and body.
- Condition of hoses.
- Van and open-top trailer bodies.
- Cargo securement.

STEP 6 Left Rear Trailer Wheels:
- Wheels, rims, hubs, and tires.
- Sliding tandem.

STEP 7 Rear of Trailer:
- Tail, stop, turn signals, all other required
lights and lamps/flags on projecting
loads.
- External ABS malfunction lamp.
Cargo securement.

STEP 8 Double, Tripe, and Full Trailers:
- Safety devices on full
trailers/converter dollies.
- Chains/wire rope for quantity, missing parts,
improper repairs, and devices incapable of
secure attachments.
- Inspect pintle hook, eye and drawbar
for cracks, excessive movement, and
improper repairs.

- Steering system (both sides).
- Front suspension (both sides).
- Front axle.
- Frame and frame assembly.
- Front brake components (both sides).
- Mark pushrods (both sides).
Note: Inform driver that you are going under the
vehicle. Enter the under carriage in view of the driver.

STEP 18 Tractor Protection System:
- Have driver release brakes and disconnect
both brake lines.
- Full brake application.
- Listen for air leaks.

STEP 19 Brake System Warning Devices:
- Observe dash panel area to test ABS
malfunction lamp(s) (if applicable).
- Observe dash gauges with ignition on and
driver pumping the foot valve to approx. 55
psi for test of a low air pressure warning
device.

STEP 20 Test Air Loss Rate:
- Apply brakes while the engine is idling, the
governor has cut in, and pressure is 80-90
psi.

STEP 21 Steering Wheel Lash:
- Measure steering wheel lash while wheels
are straight and the engine is running.

STEP 22 Fifth Wheel Movement:
- Prepare the driver and vehicle.
- Check for excessive movement.

STEP 15 Axles 2 and/or 3:
- Suspension (both sides).
- Frame and frame assembly.
- Brake components (both sides).
- Mark pushrods (both sides).
- Exit under carriage in view of driver.

Caution: If conducted improperly, this method of check
for fifth-wheel movement can result in serious damage
to the vehicle. Use caution and instruct the driver
carefully.

STEP 23 Complete the Inspection:
STEP 16 Axles 4 and/or 5:
- Same as step 15.

STEP 17 Brake Adjustment:
- Ensure air pressure is 90-100 psi.
- Have driver fully apply brakes and hold.
- Measure and record all pushrod travel.
- Identify size and type of brake chambers.
- Ensure brake lining to drum contact.
- Listen for air leaks.

- Complete documentation.
- Conclude with the driver.
- Follow correct and current OOS procedures
(if applicable).
- Issue CVSA decal(s) (if applicable).

Driving with TruckerELD

Roadside Inspections - Driver
An officer/inspector can view the logs on your device through the TruckerELD App
1 - Press the

icon and select DOT Inspection

2 Select Begin Inspection

3 Enter an Inspection Access Code and hand the device to the officer

Driving with TruckerELD

Roadside Inspections - Inspector

1 Use the arrows
through daily logs.

to scroll

2 When finished, press

Driving with TruckerELD

Roadside Inspections: Sharing Logs
If the inspector requests copies of your logs, return to the DOT
Inspection screen to print or email the logs.

The inspector may also request an eRODS inspection file to be shared
via web service.

Troubleshooting & Additional Resources

Lost Bluetooth Connection

If your Bluetooth connection is lost, the API backup kicks in. It is a requirement to have
Bluetooth turned on at all times while using the app, otherwise you may not be in DOT
compliance.

BT connected.

API backup connected.

No connection.

Troubleshooting & Additional Resources

Log Violations

As available hours are used, your gauges will
update to alert you as time ticks down. Negative
hours display in red, at which point you are in
violation.

Violations are color coded on your daily logs:

8 hour break violation

11 hour driving violation

14 hour shift violation

60/70 cycle violation
25

Troubleshooting & Additional Resources

Accept / Reject Fleet Manager Changes

The
icon at the top of screen indicates that
your carrier has requested one or more log edits.

Select a

log to view requested changes.

as necessary.

Troubleshooting & Additional Resources

Unassigned Drive Times

During any driving time that you are not logged in to the TruckerELD app (perhaps a
misplaced phone), TruckerELD will continue to record and save your driving hours.
Once reconnected, your Unclaimed Log Entries will display for you to update and post.

Troubleshooting & Additional Resources

Malfunctions

395.22 Motor carrier responsibilities In general.
(h) In-vehicle information. A motor carrier must ensure that its drivers
possess onboard a commercial motor vehicle an ELD information packet
containing the following items:
(1) A users manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD;
(3) An instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction
reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD
malfunctions.

How to determine if the TruckerELD device is not functioning:
1 - Locate the 2 screws located at the bottom of the device using a small Phillips screwdriver.
2 - Carefully remove the ELD cover.
3 - Locate the light in the bottom right corner. The light will be blinking if the device is
functioning.

Troubleshooting & Additional Resources

Malfunctions

The following instructions are in accordance of 395.34, ELD malfunctions
and data diagnostic events, guidelines.

In the event of an ELD malfunction, the driver is responsible for the following:

1 Driver should notify their Dispatcher / Safety Supervisor / motor carrier within 24 hours.
2 Record paper logs of duty status for the current 24 hour period and any previous days that
the ELD was not recording duty status. This may be determined per logs not present within
the TruckerELD app.
3 Continue to keep paper logs until the ELD is repaired or replaced, not to exceed 7 days.
Any days after the 7 day period, you may be considered out of compliance.