User manual for "Uptake ELD"

Uptake Electronic Logging Device App
User Guide
Version 1.0
Updated February 26, 2018

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Uptake makes no warranties, express or implied, in this document. Any discussion of potential features is not a promise of future functionality.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents

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Overview

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Getting Started

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Dashboard

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Current Status

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Driving Mode

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Driving Stats

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Cycle

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Logs

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Todays Log

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Previous Logs

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Violations and Unidentified Hours

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Inspections

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Roadside Data Transfer

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Driver

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Account Settings

12

Paired Vehicle

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Driver

14

Exemptions

15

Trailers

17

Shipments

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Overview
Welcome to Uptakes Electronic Logging Device App. This user-friendly app allows
drivers to quickly and easily track and log their hours.

Getting Started
Installation
Download Uptakes ELD App from the App Store (iOS) or
from the Google Play Store (Android).
Credentials
Uptakes ELD App requires both a Username and a
Password to log in. Your employer will provide you with
your own personal Username and Password to access the
app.
Login
Type in your Username and Password and then tap the
"Login" button to access the app.
Pairing a Vehicle
After logging in you will be prompted to pair with a vehicle
in the displayed list. Find your vehicle and tap on it to pair,
or choose the "Continue Without Pairing" button to access
the app without a paired vehicle. You will be able to return
to this screen and pair vehicles at any time from the
Dashboard.

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Dashboard
The first page displayed after logging in is the
Dashboard. This page contains 3 sections:
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Current Status

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Driving Stats

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Cycle

Current Status
Tap the Current Status section to choose between 6 different statuses:
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Off Duty

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On Duty

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Sleeper

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Driving

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Yard Move

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Personal Use

Once a status is selected it will be displayed in the Current Status section of the Dashboard.

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Driving Mode
If your vehicles speed exceeds 5 mph your status will automatically switch to Driving,"
and Driving Mode will be enabled (pictured below). The Driving Mode screen will display, and you will not be able to access the app.

This screen also displays a timer that counts down your maximum driving hours for the
day. Once the timer reaches 1 hour the screen will turn red for a few seconds, alerting
you that youve almost reached your maximum.
Once your vehicle comes to a stop, the Exit Driving Mode button will appear. Tap this
button to return to the app.

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Driving Stats
The Driving Stats section of the Dashboard shows you information regarding your driving shift for the day. It is broken up into 3 separate areas: Daily Shift, Drive Time, and
Break.
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Daily Shift: Displays the total number of hours remaining in your shift for the day.

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Drive Time: Displays the number of driving hours remaining in your daily shift.

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Break: Displays the number of hours remaining until your next required 30 minute
break. (Note: This break is required after 8 hours of logged working time, i.e., On
Duty and/or Driving).

Cycle
The Cycle section of the Dashboard shows you how close you are to reaching the maximum number of driving hours per cycle, displayed as a progress bar.

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Logs
Tap the Logs tab at the bottom of the screen next to Dashboard to view your daily worklogs. Your past 7 daily worklogs are displayed below the graph, along with the hours
worked each day and whether or not the worklog has been signed.

Todays Log
The top section of the Logs page displays a visual hourly
breakdown of your work for the current day, showing hours
for 4 different statuses:
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OFF (Off Duty)

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SB (Sleep Break)

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D (Driving)

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ON (On Duty)

Tap on the graph to see the Log Details for the current day:

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Below the graph, you will see more detailed information about the hours you have
logged. To make any edits:
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Swipe left on the section you wish to change and then tap the Edit button that
appears (iOS). For Android users, simply tap the section you wish to change.

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This will take you to the Edit Log Details page where you can make changes to the
Start Time, Status, Location, and Notes.

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Once youve made your changes tap the Save button to save your log, or
Cancel to go back to the Log Details page.

To add another section to the log:
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Tap the Add button on the top right corner of the Log Details page (iOS) or the
Plus icon at the bottom right of the page (Android).

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This will take you to an empty Edit Log Details page where you can enter your
Start Time, Status, Location, and Notes.

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Tap the Save button to save your new log section, or Cancel to go back to the
Log Details page.

After reviewing and updating your daily worklog you must sign it to certify that its correct.
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Tap the Review and Sign (iOS) or "Sign Logs" (Android) button below the graph
on the Log Details page. This will take you to the Sign Log page.

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Tap the Accept (iOS) or "Agree" (Android) button to successfully sign your log, or
Cancel (iOS) or "Not Ready" (Android) button to go back to the Log Details page.

Previous Logs
Logs for the past 7 days are also displayed on the main Logs page below the graph.
Scroll down and tap on a log to view its Log Details page. If it is unsigned you will also
have the option to review, edit, and sign the log.

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Violations and Unidentified Hours
If you have any driving violations or unidentified hours they will
appear at the top of the Logs screen. Tap the Violations arrow to
see a list of all your driving violations for the past 7 days.

Tap the Unidentified Hours arrow to see a list of all your unidentified hours. Select the
ones you would like to claim, then tap the "Claim Hours" button.

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Inspections
Tap the Inspections tab at the bottom of the screen next to Logs to see worklog information for the past 7 days. This display contains more info

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