User manual for "PeopleNet Mobile Gateway - eDriver Logs ELD"

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eDriver Logs ELD for Android

Driver Guide
PEOPLENET CUSTOMER SUPPORT | 888-346-3486

The PeopleNet eDriver Logs system complies with and is tested
against the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) specifications as
found in 49 CFR Part 395 for Electronic Logging Devices, Subpart B.

NOTE:
This guide is intended to complement PeopleNets eDriver Logs training. No
driver should attempt to rely solely on the eDriver Logs guide without first
completing training from your company.
If there is an ELD Compliance Malfunction on the device and you are not
able to immediately resolve the malfunction, you must begin keeping paper
logs until the device is once again compliant. Refer to the Troubleshooting
section for common causes and resolutions. If your logs can no longer be accessed on the device, you must reconstruct your logs on paper for the current
24-hour period and the previous 7 consecutive days. For this reason you are
required to carry a paper log book in your vehicle at all times.

PeopleNet bears no responsibility for the drivers failure to comply with
this requirement.
You are required to keep this guide in your vehicle at all times. Provide this
documentation to the auditor in the case of a D.O.T. inspection. eDriver Logs
ELD relies on accurate input of data and appropriate use by the driver.
PeopleNet assumes no liability for erroneous, accidental, or intentional input
of data or misuse of the product.
The regulations announced by the FMCSA and the Canadian government
are subject to change. PeopleNet will endeavor to automatically update the
eDriver Logs ELD device as soon as practical. PeopleNet assumes no liability
for reasonable delays in providing system updates or upgrades.

Table Of Contents
Login
Android Navigation Buttons

2
3

4
5

View Logs
Grid View
Events
Details
Certify
Accept/Reject

16
16
17
17
18
19

Logout

Driver Overview
Available Drive Time Color Gauge
Symbols & Warnings

Driver Options

Device Abbreviations & Terms

Safe Mode

Malfunction & Data Diagnostic Event Indicators

24
26
26
26
27
27
28
28
29
29
30

Driver Status
Preview Availability
Initial Status
Status Change
Rest Break
Add / Remove Resources

9
9
10
11
12
12

Trailers

Co-Driver Login

Shipments

Troubleshooting
Communications
GPS
Ignition
Odometer
Power
Touchscreen
Login Errors
Application Errors

Country Selection

Instructions For Law Enforcement Officials

Manual Location Data Entry

Login
WARNING: If using a Tablet device, LOGIN, LOGOUT and HOS data may not be accurate if the device is not wired or wireless connected to the ECM during
eDriver Log events. Federal Regulations require device to be connected to ECM of the vehicle.

Q &A

Q: What if I was not provided with a password?
A: If your motor carrier did not provide you with a password you will need to
contact your motor carrier to request a password.

This screen is shown when the vehicle is stopped and no driver is signed in to the logging
device. Tap on the line that says Enter Driver ID, then use the on-screen keyboard to enter the
Driver ID. Tap Next on the keyboard to move to the password line. Type your driver password.
Then tap the Done button on the keyboard. Tap Sign In.

TIP: Wherever an underlined text field appears on the screen, tap once above the line to show
the keyboard. Tap the Done button when you have finished typing to close the keyboard.

When you sign in, the device will contact the PeopleNet Server and download your daily logs.

Logout
ACCESSING eDRIVER LOGS FROM PEOPLENET
MOBILE SOFTWARE
When you are finished with your shift or
otherwise done using the vehicle, tap
Status and then tap OFF Sign Out.

From the Home screen tap the eDriver Logs icon. Yellow
box in below image. This will return you to the eDriver Logs
application.

Do not use the Rest Break feature unless you will
be returning to duty in the same vehicle during your
shift.

ANDROID NAVIGATION BUTTONS
The Home button will return
you to the main screen of the
Android tablet.
The Recent Apps button will show you the
most recent applications running on your
Android device.
The Back button will return you to a
previous screen. The Back button is used if
you mistakenly tap the Status button. Tap
the Back button to return you to the main
driver screen.

If the DVIR feature is enabled, you may be prompted
to create a driver vehicle inspection report before
signing out.
You may also be prompted to review your logs on
the device during sign out. Tap Yes to be taken to
the log(s) that require review. See View Logs (p. 16)
for more information. Tap No to proceed without
reviewing your logs. Tap Back to cancel and return to
the Driver Overview.

NOTE: Always review your logs before operating the
vehicle to ensure that all information is true and correct.
You are responsible for ensuring that all records required
to be in your possession are available in electronic and/or
paper format.

After the sign out process is complete, the logging
device will send your records to the PeopleNet Server.
TIP: Logging out of PeopleNet Mobile Software will
also log you out of eDriver Logs ELD.

Driver Overview
This is the main screen of the application, showing
the drivers name, current duty status, and hours and minutes
of driving time left.

A: Options Icon, tap to bring up Review Logs, Request Logs,
Take Exception, Diagnostics, and Roadside Inspection.
Either make a selection or tap the Options Icon again to
close the options from view. (p. 20)
B: Driver Name, the name of the driver that the
information is currently being displayed for.
C: Current Status, displays the current status of the of the
driver and the date and time of the status change. (p. 9)
D: Gain Time, the date (month/day/year) and time at which
your available drive time will increase, presuming you do
not change duty status before then.
E: Driver Card, if another driver is logged into the device a
driver card will display. The status of the additional driver
will be shown as well as the name, country selection and
time left.
F: Status Button, tap the button to change the status of
the driver.
G: Options Button, tap to bring up the options. You
may view Review Logs, Request Logs, Take Exception,
Diagnostics, and Roadside Inspection. Either make a
selection or tap the Options icon (A) to close the Options
menu. (p. 20)

H: + Driver, tap the button to allow a co-driver to sign in.
The driver will become the active driver and the Driver
Name (B) will be shown with that new driver. (p. 13)
I: Shipment Button, tap the button to enter in shipment
information. (p. 14)
J: Trailers Button, tap the button to add a trailer or make a
trailer change. (p. 13)
K: Logs Button, tap the button to display the Logs screen.
L: Rest Break Button, tap this to change your status to OFF
and begin a break (p. 12)
M: System Time, displays the current date, time, and time
zone.
N: Symbols & Warnings Area, icons displaying the current
status of connection and missing information will be
displayed. (p. 6)
O: Available Drive Time Gauge, your available drive time
will be shown as a colored gauge. The color reflects the
appropriate driving time left. (p. 5)

AVAILABLE DRIVE TIME COLOR GAUGE

US property-carrying US passenger-carrying Canada south of
limits1
limits2
60N limits3

The color reflects the approximate driving time remaining:
Work Shift

Green - more than 3 hours remaining
Yellow - between 1 and 3 hours remaining
Red - less than 1 hour remaining

Daily
Cycle

Tap the circled arrow below Gain Time At to display Driving Time Details, including active
exceptions and the time remaining under each applicable hours of service rule. You may need
to swipe up and down to view more detail if it does not all fit on the screen. The information
displayed includes Active Exceptions, Work Shift Driving, Work Shift Rest Break, Work Shift
Duty, and Cycle Duty.

If you have uncertified logs or proposed edits that require review, you will notice an orange flag
over the Options button and three orange lines in the upper left corner. See Options (p. 20)
and View Logs (p. 16) for more information. A red flag indicates missing data.

Driving

11 hours

10 hours

13 hours

Rest
Break

8 hours

Not applicable

Duty

14 hours

15 hours

14 hours

Driving

Not applicable

13 hours

Duty

Not applicable

14 hours

Off Duty Not applicable

Not applicable

14 hours

Duty

See US 49 CFR 395.3

60 hours in 7 days
or
70 hours in 8 days
2

See US 49 CFR 395.5

Q: What is Available Drive Time, and how
is it calculated?
A: Available Drive Time is the maximum
time in hours and minutes (hh:mm)
that a driver legally may continue to
operate a commercial vehicle without
rest. The logging device calculates the
time remaining until each applicable
hours of service limit will be reached.
The lowest of these is displayed as
Available Drive Time.

60 hours in 7 days
or
70 hours in 8 days
3

70 hours in 7 days (Cycle 1)
or
120 hours in 14 days (Cycle 2)

See CA SOR-2005-313 12-29

Q: What does it mean if driving time left
is N/A?
A: N/A means that the logging device
cannot calculate Available Drive Time
due to insufficient data. Review all
records of duty status, including paper
logs, to determine your actual driving
time left.

Symbols & Warnings
ENGINE OR BLACK BOX CONNECTION STATUS
[Green] The logging device is currently connected to your OBC. All drive time will be
recorded correctly.
[Gray] The black box or Vehicle Data Service has stopped sending data to PeopleNet
eDriver Logs. Drive events will not be recorded and paper logs should be used.
[Red] The connection to the engine has been lost and drive events will not be recorded.
Paper logs should be used.

PFM CONNECTION STATUS
[Green] The OBC currently has a cellular connection and is able to send data.
[Yellow] The cellular connection has been closed because the logging device has no new
data to send. A connection will be re-established when there is data to send.
[Red] The OBC cannot connect to make a cellular connection. Reasons may include low
signal strength or a network service interruption.

Q: What is the difference between Work Shift rules and
Daily rules?
A: Work Shift rules restrict the on duty time that a driver
may accumulate from the moment the driver reports
to duty to the moment he or she is released from duty.
Work Shift calculations do not reset until the driver
has accumulated the minimum consecutive off duty
time required by the applicable US or Canadian hours of
service regulations.
Canada has additional rules, called Daily Rules, which
restrict the on duty time a driver may accumulate from
the start of one 24-hour log period to the start of the next
and establish mandatory minimums for the total off duty
time a driver must accumulate within a log period. Daily
calculations automatically reset at the beginning of each
log day.
Q: Why do my driving time details sometimes show
Salesperson instead of Cycle Duty?
A: If you are operating in the US as a driver salesperson1, the
typical cycle duty limit does not apply toward your driving
time left so long as you do not exceed 40 hours driving
in any period of seven consecutive days. The salesperson
value shows how long you may continue to drive under
this driver salesperson exception.
1

See US 49 CFR 395.1(c)

Symbols & Warnings
GPS CONNECTION STATUS
[Green] The device currently has a good lock on GPS.

UNKNOWN DRIVER

[Yellow] The device is connected to some GPS satellites but not enough to establish a
valid position. Location information will need to be filled in manually.

The vehicle is moving but the person operating the vehicle has not been identified. Stop
driving and either sign in or change status as directed.

[Red] No GPS connection available. Location information will need to be entered
manually.

LOGS PENDING
The logging device is waiting for driver logs to be synchronized with the PFM.

NO TRAILER
The trailer list is empty.

NO SHIPMENT
The shipment list is empty.

MISCELLANEOUS WARNINGS
[Orange] This icon can represent a few different warnings. Read the text that
accompanies the icon to determine what the warning is and if any action is needed.
[Red] Data diagnostics appear on your device when a driver is signed in to the
application. If your device enters a data diagnostic state, you will see a red triangle icon
in the action bar at the top of the screen. Navigate to your log events to determine the
exact type of diagnostic event that has occurred, and see Troubleshooting (p. 26) for
common causes and resolutions.

Device Abbreviations & Terms
The following abbreviations and terms are used in records generated by this logging device.

Comms

Cellular Communications

OFF

Off Duty

Driving

On Duty, not driving

ECM

Engine Control Module

Personal Conveyance

ELD

Electronic Logging Device

PCG

PeopleNet Connected Gateway

Inactive - Charged

A log event that was edited and is no longer the active event

PFM

PeopleNet Fleet Manager

Inactive - Rejected

A request edit that was rejected and was not applied to your
log

PMG

PeopleNet Mobile Gateway

Inactive - Requested

A log edit that has been requested by a non-driver PFM user
but has not yet been applied to your log

Sleeper Berth

Yard Moves

OBC

On Board Computer

ELD Login

When an authorized user logs in to an ELD

ELD Logout

When an authorized user logs out of an ELD

Driver Status
PREVIEW AVAILABILITY
Every time you sign in, the logging device will request your electronic records of duty status
(daily logs) from the PFM server.

Q: Ive been waiting a long time, but still havent received my logs. What
should I do?
A: The system will try to reach the server for sixty seconds. If the server
cannot be reached, you will receive an error message and must reestablish
communications before signing in. If you have recently signed in to this
device, a Stop button will appear after sixty seconds, allowing you to
continue signing in without reaching the server.
Q: I received a message that there are proposed edits and/or uncertified logs
that need to be reviewed on the PeopleNet eDriver Logs website. What do
I do?
A: You will need to sign in to the ELD Driver Portal to complete these actions,
as they are required on logs older than can be accessed on the device.

When you receive a message that logs are received or up-to-date, tap OK to view your last
recorded duty status and current driving time left.

If you are configured to operate commercial vehicles in both the United States and Canada, you
may preview your driving time left for either country before completing the sign in process. For
more information see Country Selection. (p. 16)
TIP: If you entered the wrong login information or do not yet have enough time available, tap
Cancel to return to the Login screen. Re-enter the correct information or wait until you have
time available and try again.

INITIAL STATUS
After previewing availability, tap Status and then choose the button that best represents your
initial duty status. See the Status Change (p. 11) section for a complete list of buttons and
corresponding duty statuses.

Q: I dont see a Driving button. How do I record when I am driving the
vehicle?
A: When you tap ON Driver, you are indicating that you are on duty and
preparing to operate the vehicle. The logging device will detect when the
vehicle is moving and record the correct duty status for you based on the
movement of the vehicle. See the details below.
If you are the only driver signed in to the vehicle, you will be automatically
transitioned to Driving status any time the vehicle moves, unless you are
in Personal Conveyance or Yard Moves status.

ON Driver
D
You will be required to enter an annotation (comment) when selecting Yard Moves (ON YM)
or Personal Conveyance (OFF PC). See Status Change (p. 11) for more information about these
options.

vehicle reaches
5 mph

Drivers duty status is
recorded as Driving
(Line 3)

vehicle stops
for 5 minutes

Driver is prompted
whether to remain
Driving or change to
another status

ON Driver

Q: I dont have a co-driver. Do I still need to tap the On Duty (Driver)
button before I operate the vehicle?
A: Yes. The logging device uses this information not only to maintain
accurate driver logs but also for other record keeping, such as determining
when driver vehicle inspection reports need to be created or reviewed.

If you are the first driver to sign in during your work shift, the device will prompt you to confirm
the vehicle ID. If the vehicle ID has changed or is not correct, tap the pencil icon and enter or
update the vehicle ID. If the vehicle ID displayed is correct, or you are finished entering the
ID, tap OK. Please use caution when updating your vehicle ID to validate that the vehicle ID
matches the one used by your carrier.
You may be prompted to enter your location if GPS data is not available.
See Manual Location Data Entry. (p. 15)

STATUS CHANGE
Starting from the Driver Overview screen, tap Status and then choose the option that best
describes your current activity.
These additional options may be available if enabled by your carrier:

These options are available for all drivers:
Choose this when you are on duty and taking control of the vehicle. The logging
device will detect when the vehicle is moving and automatically record your
activity as D (Line 3) when the vehicle is moving and ON (Line 4) when the
vehicle is stopped. No other driver may take control of the vehicle until you
choose a different status, start a Rest Break, or Sign Out.

Choose this if you are relieved from all responsibility for performing work and
taking control of the vehicle for your own personal use. This will record your
activity as Authorized Personal Use of CMV (PC) (OFF, Line 1).
Choose this if you are moving your vehicle inside your carriers yard. This will
record your activity as Yard Moves (YM) (ON, Line 4).

Choose this if you are on duty but not in control of the vehicle. This will record
your activity as ON (Line 4). However, if there is no primary ON Driver, and
vehicle movement is detected by the logging device, you will be considered the
primary driver and your status will be moved to D (Line 3).
Choose this when you are beginning a period of rest in the vehicles sleeper
berth. This will record your activity as SB (Line 2).
Choose this when you are relieved of duty and are signing out of the Android
device. This will record your activity as OFF (Line 1). To record your status as off
duty without signing out of the logging device, see Rest Break. (p. 12)

REST BREAK
The Rest Break feature is used for recording off duty activity
during the work shift. Drivers who use this feature remain
signed in to the application, thereby avoiding the screen
prompts associated with signing out of a logging device and
signing back in again.
WARNING: Drivers should only use this feature if they
will return to duty in the same vehicle before the end
of the work shift.
To begin a rest break, tap the Rest Break button in the upper
right of the driver overview screen and confirm that you want
to start a break now. This will record your activity as Off Duty
(Line 1) without signing you out of the application.

ADD REMOVE RESOURCES
The application will determine the minimum rest necessary
to improve driving time, and show this value as Gain Time
At. When the required rest break time is fulfilled, Gain Time
At and Available Drive Time will be recalculated.
To end a rest break, tap the red Stop Break
button in the upper right to display the Status
screen.
Choose ON Driver if you are returning to duty and will be
operating the vehicle or ON Not Driver if you are the codriver. Choose SB if you will continue resting in the vehicles
sleeper berth before returning to duty. Choosing any button
other than OFF Sign Out will return to the Driver Overview
screen and cause Gain Time At and Available Drive Time to
be recalculated.
When you are finished using the vehicle, dont use the Rest
Break feature. Instead, choose OFF Sign Out from the Status
screen. This will begin the sign out process and trigger a
post-trip driver vehicle inspection (if applicable).

If you are the first driver to sign in during your work shift, you
may be asked to review the trailers and shipments added by
a previous driver, and remove or add new resources.
Tap Remove to remove the selected resource shown on the
left without recording it on your log. To add a shipment,
enter the ID in the Shipment ID field on the right and then
tap Add. You may also add or remove resources after you are
signed in.
Tap Next to keep all resources shown. This will record these
resources, if any, on your current driver log.

Trailers
From the Driver Overview screen, tap the Trailers
button.
To add a trailer to the list, enter the trailer ID and
then tap Add (or Enter on the keyboard). This will
add the trailer as a current resource and also record
this information on the current days log for each
driver who is signed in. To drop trailers, tap on one
or more check boxes in the list on the left, and then
tap Remove. Tap on Home to return to the Driver
Overview.

Co-Driver Login
Tap + Driver to allow a co-driver to sign in.
Tap on the line that says Enter Driver ID, then use the on-screen keyboard to enter the Driver ID. Tap
Next on the keyboard to move to the password line. Type your driver password. Then tap the Done
button on the keyboard.
The co-driver will be logged into the ELD device and will need to tap either Cancel (if they logged in
by error) or Status. Cancel will return the screen to the previous driver. Choosing a Status will take
you to the Shipments screen where you can continue with the current shipment or add additional
shipments. This will activate the co-driver on the ELD screen. To select the previous driver, tap the
Driver Card, this will toggle the driver information on the ELD screen.

Driver Card

Country Selection

Shipments
From the Driver Overview screen, tap the
Shipments button.
To add a shipment to the list, enter the
shipping document number (if applicable)
or the shipper name and commodity name,
and then tap Add. This will add the shipment
as a current resource and also record this
information on the current days log for each
driver who is signed in. To drop a shipment,
tap on it once to highlight it in the list, and
then tap Remove.

TIP: If adding multiple shipments bound for separate destinations, add them one at a time so that each is listed on a
separate line. This will allow you to remove individual shipments at each stop so the shipment list always reflects your
current load.

If you are configured in the PeopleNet Fleet
Manager to operate commercial vehicles in
both the United States and Canada, you may
preview your driving time remaining for either
country before completing the sign in process.
Tap the flag icon to select your country
setting. All screens, including Driver Overview,
View Logs, and Safe Mode, will update to
show your hours of service information for the
selected country.

Manual Location Data Entry
The ELD device uses GPS to determine the vehicles location at the time of each duty
status change and driver vehicle inspection. If valid coordinates cannot be obtained from
GPS, you will be prompted to enter the location. GPS entry consists of the following fields:

Type

Choose from City/State, Intersecting Highways, Highway/Mile post or
Highway/Service Plaza.

Name

(Optional) Enter the customer name or landmark where the status
change or inspection took place. This name will appear in the Events
view of your driver logs to provide additional context for your activities.
See View Logs. (p. 16)

City

Enter the name of the city. If outside city limits, enter the name of the
nearest city, town or other population center.

State/Province Select the state, province, or territory.
If GPS coordinates are not available when the automatic motion detection system records
a status change, the driver will need to enter the location of that change after the vehicle
stops moving.
If there is a red flag over the Options button, tap on it and then tap Missing Data. This will
display the location data entry screen, where you should verify the date (month/day/year)
and time at the top of the screen for each duty status change before entering the location
where that change occurred. Enter an annotation to document the change.
TIP: If the logging device frequently prompts you to enter location data, reference GPS
Troubleshooting. (p. 26)

View Logs
This screen allows you, or an official, to view your
electronic record of duty status (daily log) for each day
required to be in your possession1. It also allows you to
certify your logs and accept or reject edits to your logs
that were proposed by a user on the PeopleNet Fleet
Manager website. If all the details do not fit on one
screen, swipe the screen up and down to scroll.
Starting from the Driver Overview screen for the driver,
tap Logs to see the grid view (graph of duty statuses) for todays date (month/day/year). Tap the Events/
Grid button to toggle between the grid view and a
line-by-line detail view. Use the arrows on either side
of the date or swipe the screen side to side to navigate
through your log history. The Details button displays
general carrier, driver, and ELD information. The Certify
button allows you to certify your log for the day displayed.
1

See US 49 CFR 395.15(b)(4) and CA SOR-2005-313 84

GRID

Graph of all duty statuses for each 24-hour period starting at midnight

Personal Conveyance (OFF)

Total hours

The grid is color coded as follows:

Yard Moves (ON)

All Other Statuses

EVENTS (LOG DETAILS)

DETAILS

Duty status changes and locations

Log date, time, and time zone

Distance driven1

Remarks and annotations

[Canada format only] The cycle being followed

Exceptions claimed by the driver

Name of motor carrier

Edits and requested changes
See Device Abbreviation & Terms (p. 8) for details

USDOT number of motor carrier

Total duty hours for the 7- or 8- consecutive day
period [US format] or 7- or 14- day cycle [Canada
format] ending today2

Main office address

Current odometer and engine hours2

Malfunction and data diagnostic events
See Malfunction & Data Diagnostic Event
Indicators (p. 24) for more information

Drivers home terminal name

Current location2

Home terminal address

Malfunction and diagnostic indicators

Driver name, ID, license number, and state

Co-driver(s)

ELD Provider, Registration ID, and Identifier2

Vehicles (trucks or tractors), trailers, and shipments

Excluding any distance traveled while operating a CMV as a personal conveyance

Visible only when viewing a log for the current date

CERTIFY

Q: If I am off duty for several days in a row, do I have to certify
each day?
A: If you have been continuously off duty for multiple days,
display the log for the last day on which you were off duty, and
tap the Certify button. You will be prompted to certify the
range of dates encompassed by that off duty event.

Displays a prompt to certify your log for the date displayed

You must enter your password when certifying your logs

Logs cannot be certified if there are pending proposed
edits or Unidentified Driver events

Q: What if I need to certify logs that are not available on the
mobile device?
A: You will only be able to certify the previous 7 or 14 days on the
mobile device, depending on your driver type. You can certify
older logs through the ELD Driver Portal.

Accept / Reject
If a administrator has proposed an edit to your log, you will need to Accept or
Reject the edit either from the Driver Portal or through the Logs screen on the
device.
To view a proposed edit, navigate to the day of the edit, then tap Events. Scroll
through the events to locate the proposed edit, shown in red. You can also
tap Review Logs from the Options menu to navigate to any log that requires
review. See Driver Options (p. 20). Tap the proposed event and tap Accept or
Reject. You can use the Annotate button to add a comment to the event.

Q: What happens if I reject an edit?
A: The event will be displayed as Inactive - Rejected. Your availability will not be
affected and you will not need to re-certify the log.
Q: What happens if I accept an edit?
A: The event becomes an active event in your log. Your availability is
recalculated accordingly and you will need to re-certify the log.
Q: What if an edit was proposed for a date that is not available on the mobile
device?
A: You will only be able to view the previous 7 or 14 days on the mobile device,
depending on your driver type. You can review older logs and accept or reject
edits through the ELD Driver Portal.

Driver Options
These options provide a way to record additional information on your logs, synchronize logs with the PFM, view system diagnostics, and other functions. Starting from the
Driver Overview screen, tap Options.

REQUEST LOGS
This option allows you to synchronize electronic records with the PeopleNet Fleet
Manager at any time during your trip. Use this if you need to:

Download amendments to your logs for the current or previous day(s).

This option will be disabled if the logging device is unable to open a connection to
the PFM server and when the primary driver is in Driving status. See Symbols &
Warnings (p. 6).

PRE-SHIFT
This option allows you to record On Duty, Not Driving time worked just prior to
signing in. Select the date (month/day/year) and time that the pre-shift activity
started and verify the total time to be added. Add an annotation when prompted
to document the reason for the change. Your Available Drive Time will be
recalculated accordingly.
This option will be enabled for up to 48 hours after the sign in process is
complete if the drivers previous status was Off Duty.

EDIT VEHICLE ID
This option allows you to update the Vehicle ID if the device was provisioned
incorrectly or if the Vehicle ID has changed.

Driver Options
POST-SHIFT
This option allows you to record On Duty, Not Driving time worked just after the driver last
signed out. Select the date (month/day/year) and time that the post-shift activity ended
and verify the total time to be added. Add an annotation when prompted to document the
reason for the change. Your Available Drive Time will be recalculated accordingly.

100 Air-Mile1

Relief from the 30-minute rest break requirement and a limitation of 12 hours of Work
Shift Duty. Requires a return to the work reporting location. Only for property-carrying
drivers. This exception can be invalidated.

150 Air-Mile2

Relief from the 30-minute rest break requirement. Work Shift Duty limit increased to
16 hours on 2 days in a 7-consecutive-day period or after any 34-hour restart. Only for
non-CDL property-carrying drivers. This exception can be invalidated.

16 Hour3

Work Shift Duty limit increased from 14 to 16 hours. Does not increase Work Shift
Driving limit, and may only be used once every 7 consecutive days or after a 34-hour
restart. This exception can not be invalidated.

30 Minute Rest
Break4

Relief from the 30-minute rest break requirement. Only for property carrying drivers.
This exception can be invalidated

Adverse
Conditions5

Work Shift Driving limit increased by up to 2 hours. Does not increase Work Shift Duty
limit, and may not be used during the same shift with 16 Hour. This exception can not
be invalidated.

Agriculture6

Relief from all Driving, Duty, and Rest Break/Off Duty rules. Only used during statespecified planting and harvesting periods. This exception can not be invalidated.

Emergency7

Relief from all Driving, Duty, and Rest Break/Off Duty rules. Only used in a declared
Federal, State, or local State of Emergency. This exception can not be invalidated.

This option will be enabled for up to 48 hours after the sign in process is
complete if the drivers previous status was Off Duty.

TAKE EXCEPTION
This option allows you to utilize one or more of the following (temporary) exceptions from
hours of service regulations. When you take an exception, your Available Drive Time will be
recalculated accordingly based on the type of exception claimed.

Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1)

Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR 395.1(e)(2)

Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR 395.1(b)(1), US
49 CFR 395.2, and CA SOR-2005-313 76(2).

Available to limited US drivers. Other restrictions also
apply. See US 49 CFR 395.1(o).

Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR
395.1(k)

Available to limited US drivers

Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR 390.5 or US
395.1(b)(2), and CA SOR-2005-313 76(1).

Driver Options
INVALIDATE EXCEPTION

UNIDENTIFIED DRIVER

This option allows you to invalidate a previously-taken
exception. This option is only available for the exceptions of
100 Air-Mile Radius, 150 Air-Mile Radius, and 30 Minute Rest
Break.

This option allows you to add driving events to your log that
were recorded while no driver was signed in to the device.
Unidentified driver events are recorded any time the vehicle
is moved without a driver signed in, or with multiple drivers
signed in but none in ON Driver, YM, or PC status. To avoid
these events, always make sure to properly sign in to the
device before moving the vehicle. This option is only visible
if unidentified driving events are associated with this device.

DIAGNOSTICS
This option allows you to view identification information
about the device, as well as a general system health check.
Tap and hold on System Check to view system details.

REVIEW LOGS
This option is visible if you have uncertified logs or if a nondriver PeopleNet Fleet Manager user has proposed an edit to
your log that requires your attention. Tapping this option will
take you to the log(s) requiring review. See Certify (p. 18)
and Accept / Reject (p. 19) for more details.

MISSING DATA
This option allows you to back-fill information for duty status
changes that have been recorded in the past. This option
is only visible if required information (most typically the
vehicles location) was not available when the duty status
change was recorded. See Manual Location Data Entry (p.
15).

Tapping this option will take you to the log date with the
unidentified driver event(s). Once you have reviewed the
event details, tap the event and then tap Accept or Reject
to either add the event to your log or discard it. Rejecting
the event will remove it from your view on the device. Other
drivers and non-driver PeopleNet Fleet Manager users will
still have the ability to view and accept or assign the event.
When you Accept an unidentified driver event, it is added
to your log and your Available Drive Time is recalculated
accordingly. The system automatically places in you in an ON
Not Driver status following the unidentified driver event.
Both the unidentified driver Driving and following On Duty
event will appear on your log with an Origin of Unidentified
Driver.

Q: What if I Reject an Unidentified Driver
event by mistake?
A: Rejecting the event permanently
removes it from your view on the device.
Contact your carrier to have them assign
the event to you as a proposed edit from
the PeopleNet Fleet Manager. You will
first need to certify your log before the
administrator can propose an edit.
Q: What if I Accept an Unidentified Driver
event by mistake?
A: If the driver who should have accepted
the event is your co-driver, you can
reassign the event to them. Tap on
the driving event and tap Reassign.
Enter your password when prompted,
select the co-driver from the list, enter
an Annotation (comment), and click
Reassign. Your co-driver must then enter
their password to approve the change.
The driving event will be removed from
your log and added to your co-drivers log,
and both of your Available Drive Time
will be recalculated accordingly.

Safe Mode

Driver options cont.

ROADSIDE INSPECTION
This option allows an enforcement official to review your
logs and allows you to send your logs for the current 24-hour
period and the previous 7 consecutive days via email or
webservice on the request of an enforcement official. To
send your logs, tap Roadside Inspection and then tap Data
File Transfer. Tap either Email or Webservice, as directed by
the enforcement official. The official should provide you with
a code to be entered in the Comments field. Enter the code
exactly as provided. Do not include the word code or any
other text. See Instructions for Law Enforcement Officials
(p. 30) for more information.

Safe Mode limits driver interaction with the system while the vehicle is moving. Safe Mode is
setup by the fleet administrator who configures the unit from the PeopleNet Fleet Manager.

TIP: If the person operating the vehicle is in Driving status and has less than one hour of driving
time left, audio warnings will sound periodically.

Malfunction & Data Diagnostic Event Indicators
See the following tables for ELD malfunction and data diagnostic event definitions.
General troubleshooting steps can be found in the Troubleshooting (p. 26) section.
Code

Data Diagnostic Event

Description

Code

Compliance Malfunction Description

Power

Device was not powered on within 1 min of the
engine receiving power, or lost power at any point
while the engine was powered on.

Power

Device lost power during driving events for a total
of 30 min or more over a 24-hour period.

Engine Synchronization

Device was not able to receive data from the
ECM (or other data source) within 5 seconds of
requesting the data.

Device lost connection to the ECM (or other data
source) for a total of more than 30 min during a
24-hour period.

Timing

Missing Required Data
Elements

Device is missing required information for
reporting on driver logs.

Device is not able to synchronize to Universal
Time Coordinated (UTC).

Positioning

Data Transfer

Device is unable to confirm the proper operation
of the certified primary roadside transfer
mechanism.

Device is not able to acquire a valid position
measurement within 5 mi of vehicle movement
for a total of more than 60 min over a 24-hour
period.

Unidentified
Driving Records

More than 30 min of driving in a 24-hour period is
recorded under the unidentified driver profile.

Data Recording

Device is no longer able to record or retain
required event data or retrieve locally-stored
recorded logs.

Data Transfer

Device continues to fail checks of the roadside
transfer mechanism for three days following a
Data Transfer Diagnostic Event.

Other ELD Detected

The PeopleNet eDriver Logs application has
stopped working or is not responding as
expected.

Data diagnostics appear on your device when a driver is signed in to the application. If
your device enters a data diagnostic state, you will see a red triangle icon in the action
bar at the top of the screen. Navigate to your log events to determine the exact type of
diagnostic event that has occurred, and see Troubleshooting (p. 26) for common causes
and resolutions.

WARNING: If you are not able to immediately resolve the malfunction, you must
begin keeping paper logs until the device is once again compliant. If your logs can
no longer be accessed on the device, you must reconstruct your logs on paper for
the current 24-hour period and the previous 7 consecutive days..

An ELD compliance malfunction appears on your device as a pop-up notification icon that sits on top of all applications. The icon will include the malfunction
description. The example shown is a Timing Compliance malfunction.
You must document the occurrence of a compliance malfunction and notify your carrier in writing within 24-hours, and reconstruct your record of duty status
for the current 24-hour period on a paper log. If the malfunction prevents you from accessing your logs on the device, you must reconstruct your previous 7
consecutive days of logs on paper as well.
A compliance malfunction cannot be dismissed, it must be corrected before you continue using the device as an ELD. Refer to the Troubleshooting (p. 26)
section for common causes and resolutions. If you are not able to immediately resolve the malfunction, you must continue keeping paper logs until the device
is once again compliant.

Troubleshooting
See the following tables for common troubleshooting steps.

COMMUNICATIONS
Symptom
System Check
screen shows
Failed for Comms
The comms
indicator on the
Sign in screen is
red
Driver logs or
DVIR cannot be
downloaded at sign
in

GPS
Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Symptom
System Check screen
shows Failed for GPS

Antenna
connections not
solid

From the PeopleNet Mobile Gateway
Home Screen, 1) Select System. 2)
Select OBC Diagnostic. 3) Select
Diagnostic Cell. 4) Tap Select on
the bottom. Signal strength should
display 1 or greater. If not 1 or
greater than call PeopleNet Customer
Support, (888) 346-3486.

Cellular coverage
issue

Missing locations
appearing on driver
logs

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Antenna
connections not
solid

From the PeopleNet Mobile
Gateway Home Screen, 1. Select
System, 2. Select OBC Diagnostic,
3. Select Diagnostic Basic, 4.
Tap Select on the bottom. GPS
Antenna should be good or best
if not, Call PeopleNet Customer
Support,
(888) 346-3486.

Physical location
/ coverage issue

Move outside or away from
buildings or other objects that may
obstruct satellite view.

Record State Line
Crossings message
on device

Move outside or away from buildings
or other objects that may obstruct
the signal. Call PeopleNet Customer
Support, (888) 346-3486.

Device is recording
positioning
compliance
malfunctions

IGNITION
Symptom
Device is
recording engine
synchronization
data diagnostic
events and/
or compliance
malfunctions

ODOMETER
Possible Cause

Device not receiving
engine data from ECM

Corrective Action

Symptom

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Call PeopleNet Customer
Support, (888) 346-3486.

System Check screen
shows Failed for
odometer

Cables not connected

Verify the diagnostic port
connectors and any adapters used
for installation are connected
tightly and snapped into place.

OBC not receiving
engine data from ECM

Call PeopleNet Customer Support,
(888) 346-3486.

Installation did not
use the proper vehicle
management cables

Verify that the correct J1708 or
J1939 wires were used to connect
to the vehicle wiring. Verify that
the connection point on the vehicle
was not bypassed by some other
connection. Verify that the data
lines used to connect are live and
sending data from the databus.

Missing odometer
conflicts appearing on
driver logs
Device is recording
engine synchronization
data diagnostic events
and/or compliance
malfunctions

POWER
Symptom
Power Failure remarks
in driver logs
Device shutting
down or rebooting
unexpectedly
Screen does not power
on with engine crank
or when the hardware
power button is
pressed
Device is recording
power data
diagnostic events
and/or compliance
malfunctions

TOUCHSCREEN
Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Incorrectly installed
power wire or no
power to the vehicle
management cable
connector power pin

Verify that the power and ground
wire are receiving a constant
12 or 24 volts of power with the
engine off. Verify that the vehicle
management cable connector
and any adapters used for
installation are connected tightly
and snapped into place.

Inconsistent voltage
to the device

Test the vehicles battery and
alternator. Check for faulty
wiring; exposed or corroded
wiring or loose connections.

Device is wired
through a master kill
switch

Re-wire the device straight to
a constant 12 or 24 volt source.
See Installation Guide for details.

Symptom

PeopleNet eDriver Logs
stops responding to
touches

Screen does not power
on with engine crank
or when the hardware
power button is
pressed

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Application not
responding

Reboot the Android device
according to the manufacturers
directions.

Defective or damaged
touchscreen

Have your administrator submit an
RMA request to have the screen
repaired.

No power

Verify that the device is receiving
power through the wiring harness.

Defective or damaged
touchscreen

Have your administrator submit an
RMA request to have the screen
repaired.

APPLICATION ERRORS

Error Message

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Error Message

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Driver ID or password is
invalid for driver [xxx]

An incorrect ID or
password was entered

Contact your administrator to
verify your ID and to have your
password reset.

Device is recording
or displaying Other
compliance malfunction

Application has
stopped responding

Unable to reach
PeopleNet Fleet
Manager

No cellular connection
and no credentials
stored locally on the
device

See Communications (p. 26)
section.

Reboot and/or reprovision the
device. Call PeopleNet Customer
Support, (888) 346-3486 for
further assistance.

To review the drivers electronic record of duty status (daily log) for each day
required to be in their possession, tap on Options and then tap Roadside
Inspection.

This will show you the log grid starting with the current day. Tap the Events/
Grid button to toggle between the grid view and a line-by-line detail view. Use
the arrows on either side of the date or swipe the screen side to side to navigate
through the log history. The Details button displays general carrier, driver, and ELD
information. The DVIR button will display the most recent approved DVIR and the
open DVIR (if applicable).

Graph of all duty statuses for each 24-hour period
starting at midnight
Personal Conveyance (OFF)
Total hours

The grid is color coded as follows:

Yard Moves (ON)
All Other Status

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS

GRID

ROADSIDE INSPECTION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS

EVENTS (LOG DETAILS)

DETAILS

Log date, time, and time zone

Vehicles (trucks or tractors), trailers, and shipments

Duty status changes and locations

[Canada format only] The cycle being followed

Distance driven1

Remarks and annotations

Name of motor carrier

Exceptions claimed by the driver

USDOT number of motor carrier

Edits and requested changes
See Device Abbreviation & Terms (p. 8) for details.

Main office address

Total duty hours for the 7- or 8- consecutive day
period [US format] or 7- or 14- day cycle [Canada
format] ending today2

Drivers home terminal name

Current odometer and engine hours2

Malfunction and data diagnostic events
See Malfunction & Data Diagnostic Event
Indicators for more information. (p. 24)

Home terminal address

Current location2

Driver name, ID, license number, and state

Malfunction and diagnostic indicators

Co-driver(s)

ELD Provider, Registration ID, and Identifier2

Excluding any distance traveled while operating a CMV as a personal conveyance

Visible only when viewing a log for the current date

TRANSMIT ELD DATA FILE

ROADSIDE INSPECTION COMPLETE

To view all unassigned unidentified driver events recorded by
the device, tap the Drivers Name (above the grid) and tap
Unidentified Driver. Use the arrows on either side of the date
or swipe the screen side to side to navigate through the log
history.

To transmit the ELD Data File for the current
24-hour period and the previous 7 consecutive
days to the FMCSA, tap the Data File Transfer
button. Tap to select either Web Service or Email, enter a
comment, and tap Done to complete the request and send the
file. To allow the eRODS system to transmit the file directly
to you, the inspecting officer, enter only your code (such as
US1234 or IA12345) in the comments field. Do not include
the word code or any other text.

Upon completion of the roadside inspection, tap Home to
return to the Driver Overview.

The driver will be required to enter their password to exit the
Roadside Inspection screen.
TIP: To transmit logs in addition to the 8 days available on the
device, contact the carrier to have them submit the transfer
from the PeopleNet Fleet Manager website.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS

UNIDENTIFIED DRIVER EVENTS

U.S. HEADQUARTERS

CANADA

CONTACT

PeopleNet
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Minnetonka, MN
55343-8684

PeopleNet Canada
1100 Burloak Drive, Suite 300
Burlington, Ontario
Canada L71 6B2

(888) 346-3486
(952) 908-6129 Fax
[email protected]
www.peoplenetonline.com

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