User manual for "Trucker ELD (Mobile Express)"

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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
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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.

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Getting Started

Download the TruckerELD Mobile App

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Getting Started

Login to the TruckerELD App

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.

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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

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Getting Started

Connect to the TruckerELD device
4  Finalize setup.

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Using TruckerELD

Log Book Screen Components
Bluetooth Connection

Available
Hours

Log Graph

Driving
On Duty
Off Duty
Sleeper Berth
Yard Move

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Log Graph Screen Components

Finalize
Log

DVIR

Toggle
List/Graph

Log Entry / Add
New Turn

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Change Your Current Duty Status

3  If desired, add a Note to the Activity.

4  When finished, press

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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.

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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.

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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.

3-

when complete.

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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.

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Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)

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

5  Then enter the Trailer ID.

6  When finished click

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

5
6

8

7

(if applicable)

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4

16 & 17

3

15 & 17

(under carriage)

(under carriage)

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11

12

1
2

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13

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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
light

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