User manual for "TransitTrackingEld"

Below you will find the vendor provided user manual for the ELD product "TransitTrackingEld".

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User Manual - Transit Tracking
UPDATE: 23/08/2022

Table of Content

ELD Mandate Overview
Installing the TransitTracking App on your Phone or Tablet
Setting Up a New Account
Login
Select vehicle
ELD DIAGNOSTIC

Change your current duty status

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AUTOMATIC DRIVING DUTY STATUS CHANGES

PERSONAL CONVEYANCE

YARD MOVE

Edit a past duty status

INSERT A PAST DUTY STATUS

RECLASSIFY DRIVING AS PERSONAL

CONVEYANCE / YARD MOVE

OFF-LINE MODE

Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
Change Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)

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EDIT DVIR

DELETE DVIR

Sign your Logs
HOS recap

Allow for an officer to inspect your logs
Send logs
Violations and warnings

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HOS VIOLATIONS

HOS RULES

HOS EXCEPTIONS

16-HOUR SHORT HAUL EXCEPTION

ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS EXCEPTION

WELLSITE WAIT TIME EXCEPTION

FORM AND CERTIFICATION WARNINGS

Fuel Costs
Accept or reject your fleet managers log edits

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ELD Malfunctions & Data Diagnostics

Malfunctions & Data Diagnostics Manual
Unidentified driving events
Missing locations
Customizing the TransitTrackingELD App Settings
Logs settings
Account settings
Change password
Carrier settings
Notifications
TransitTrackingELD Documents
About & Support
Fleet manager web view
COMPANY INFORMATION

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ELD Mandate Overview
It is important to know that ELDs do not fully automate driver logs. For example, drivers
still have to manually set their duty statuses to Off Duty, Sleeper Berth, and so on. They
also have to manually certify their records. The ELD is a tool to simplify the process of data
collection for a drivers logs.
The GPS connector allows your vehicle to communicate with the GPS app over a wireless
connection. To support compliance with the FMCSAs ELD mandate, it automates the
collection of the following data items:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - it is used to automatically associate your
records with a specific vehicle. If you move your ELD1 to a different vehicle, it will
automatically read the new VIN and use the new VIN in your logs.
2. Odometer mileage - it is used to automatically fill-in fields in your driver logs.
3. Engine hours - it is used to automatically fill-in fields in your driver logs.
4. Engine on/off status - it is used as triggers to automatically record events. A record
will be automatically added to the ELDs logs when the engine is turned on or
turned off.
5. Vehicle in-motion status - it is used as triggers to automatically record events.
A record will be automatically added to the ELD logs when the engine is turned
on or turned off. When the vehicles wheel speed exceeds 5mph, a duty status of
Driving will be automatically recorded. If the vehicle is no longer in motion, the
ELD will automatically record a duty status change to On Duty Not Driving after
6 minutes if the driver does not manually change their duty status. When the ELD
adapter detects that the vehicle is in motion, the time must be recorded as either
driving, personal use of the commercial vehicle, or a yard move. The time when
the vehicle is in motion cannot be shortened or reassigned to a status of Off
Duty, Sleeper Berth, or On Duty Not Driving
6. Location - it is used to automatically fill-in fields in your driver logs

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Your records are collected and stored in a database on your smartphone or tablet with the
TransitTracking ELD app. However, the ELD (model: PV0804) has internal memory to store events when
not connected to the TransitTracking app. These records will be associated with the Unidentified
Driver account and will be visible to all drivers of that vehicle on the main page of the TransitTracking
ELD app.

Installing the TransitTracking App on your Phone or Tablet
Install the TransitTracking application from Google Play on Android. Using your android device, go
the Play Store and search for TransitTrackingELD, or by clicking the link below.
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transit.tracking.eld

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Setting Up a New Account
After downloading and opening the app, the login screen is open. To create a new account, press
create account at the bottom of the screen. Enter all required information.
When you sign up for your account, the administrator for the carrier will be notified and accept you to
the carriers team. Once accepted, you will have access to all of that carriers fleet of vehicles and can
select from those vehicles for the days work.
When you sign up for your account, the administrator for the carrier will be notified.
Note: Driver account can also be created from TransitTracking web application.
www.transittracking.us

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press forgot password option. Forgot password page opens.

Enter your email and press Reset password button. Password reset link will be sent on
your email address.

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Note: If a motor carrier configures a driver account as exempt from ELD use, the TransitTracking ELD
app will notify the driver of the change after the login process.

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Select vehicle
After successfully login, Logs page is open. On this page, press No vehicle option to
open Select vehicle page. Select vehicle from the vehicles list. You can only select vehicle
that is not used by other driver (marked with a green circle).
Note: When using the TransitTracking ELD app to record your drive time, remember to disconnect
from the ELD when you are finished driving for the day. This is the best way to ensure that other
drivers will be able to connect to the vehicle and that the drive time recorded by the ELD appears
on the appropriate drivers logs. To release vehicle, click the Release Vehicle button after which this
vehicle can be used by other driver.

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ELD DIAGNOSTIC
The ELD Diagnostics feature is a useful tool that allows drivers to view the properties of
the ELD device installed in their vehicle. Once you have selected vehicle, you can access
this feature from Select vehicle page, pressing the

icon.

The ELD Diagnostics screen will appear, displaying various attributes of the TransitTracking device
and selected vehicle that may be useful when contacting TransitTracking Support.

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Change your current duty status
On the main Logs screen, tap Current status bar. Update current duty status page opens.
Select duty status and enter the required fields.
Duty status options are:

Driving - This option changes the activity to
Driving status and the Driver Log begins to record
the driving time. It can be started manually or
automatically (If the driver starts driving the truck
without changing the status, the TransitTracking
device will detect the movement. After exceeding
five miles per hour, the status will automatically
change to Driving)

On Duty (Not Driving) - After logging on for the
first time that day, the driver selects this button
to indicate the beginning of a shift. A Start of Day
note is made in the logs.

Off Duty - Moves the driver status to off duty for
any type of break except time in the sleeper berth.
To begin recording on-duty activities again, the
driver must select a different status.

Sleeper Berth - This option changes the driver
status to Sleeper Berth for off-duty time during
longer shifts. According to FMCSA Regulations, drivers on long shifts must have specific break and
rest times.

When the TransitTracking gateway is able to obtain a valid GPS fix, the Location field will be
automatically populated with the current location information of the user. If there is no GPS fix, the
Location field will remain blank, in this instance and you must manually input the relevant details.

From this screen, driver also has the option to choose one of the special driving conditions:

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Personal Conveyance - If personal conveyance is selected, the status will be set to Off
Duty automatically and will disable the other options. Selection of this option will be
recorded within the events history.

Yard Move - If Yard move is selected, the status will be set to On Duty automatically
and will disable the other options. Selection of this option will be recorded within the
events history.

Note: You will only see the Yard Moves and Personal Use of a CMV option if the Fleet Manager has
allowed these options from the TransitTracking web application.

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AUTOMATIC DRIVING DUTY STATUS CHANGES
If the driver starts driving the truck without changing the status and after exceeding five miles per
hour, the duty status will automatically change to Driving. When duty status is changed to Driving,
then new screen opens with clock at the center of the screen that displays remaining drive time.
When using TransitTracking app to record your hours of services at night, you can use night mode
feature to darken the background of the screen.
When the truck stops, the driver can change to a non-driving status. If there is no change
within five minutes, a prompt displays for the driver to change the status. If the driver
does not respond to the prompt within one minute, the status automatically changes to
On Duty (Not Driving).

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PERSONAL CONVEYANCE
The TransitTracking ELD app allows drivers enabled for ELD mode to select Personal Conveyance (Off
Duty - Driving) for Driving Events that should not be appearing as Driving on their record of duty
status. Personal Conveyance must be selected before the Driving Event is recorded by the ELD.
On the main Logs screen, tap Current status bar. Update current duty status page opens
and select Personal Conveyance from the special driving categories. When personal
conveyance is selected, the status will be set to Off Duty automatically and will disable
the other options. You may also add notes in the Notes field to explain the purpose of
selecting Personal Conveyance and press the SAVE button.
On the main page, a green bar will appear that indicates Personal Conveyance is enabled.
When vehicle is in motion, you will see that the Driving Event is being recorded as Personal
Conveyance. Personal Conveyance duty status event in log graph is represented like Off
Duty event, but with dotted line and different color.

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When the vehicle stops, you can manually change your duty status by tapping and selecting one of
the alternate duty statuses listed. You can also disable yourself from Personal Conveyance. If the driver,
doesnt change the duty status manually it will be automatically changed to Off Duty. Also popup
dialog will be shown, asking the driver if he wants to continue to use this special driving scenario.

Note: When a vehicle is used for personal conveyance, vehicle miles and engine hours will be omitted
for all recorded events, except for Power On and Shut Down events. Also location will be generated
at a lower precision level.

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YARD MOVE
The TransitTracking app allows drivers enabled for ELD mode to select Yard Move (On Duty - Driving)
for Driving Events that should not be appearing as Driving on their record of duty status. Yard move is
designed for the situations when youre moving your truck, but youre not really driving. An example
for this is when youve been asked to move a few yards in a parking lot or when youre picking up
a load and you need to get a bit closer to the loading dock. Yard Move must be selected before the
Driving Event is recorded by the ELD.
On the main Logs screen, tap Current status bar. Update current duty status page opens
and select Yard Move from the special driving categories. When yard move is selected, the
status will be set to On Duty automatically and will disable the other options.

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You may also add notes in the Notes field to explain the purpose of selecting Yard Move and press the
SAVE button.
On the main page, a green bar will appear that indicates Yard Move is enabled. When
vehicle is in motion, you will see that the Driving Event is being recorded as Yard Move.
Yard Move duty status event in log graph is represented like On Duty event, but with
dotted line and different color.
When vehicle stops, you can manually change your duty status by tapping and selecting
one of the alternate duty statuses listed. You can also disable yourself from Yard Move
driving scenario. If a driver, doesnt change the duty status manually it will be automatically
changed to On Duty.

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Edit a past duty status
On the main Logs screen, select the day you want to change. Select Log tab and choose
duty status that you want to edit. From the Edit duty status page you can set Start and
End time by selecting appropriate fields and choose time from Set time dialog. To change
duty status, select OFF DUTY, SLEEPER or ON DUTY buttons. To change location, tap on
Location field and enter new location. Location must contain minimum 5 characters.
To finish editing duty status event, you have to enter a note, explaining the reason of
editing. To add notes, tap on Notes field and enter minimum 4 characters. After making
appropriate changes, press SAVE to finish. Your log graph will display the new changes.
Note: ELD driving events CANNOT BE EDITED. In addition, any other duty status edit that would cause
any subsequent reduction of recorded Driving time is not permitted.

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INSERT A PAST DUTY STATUS
Same steps like editing past duty status are included when you want to insert a past duty
status. After edit page is opened,

to insert a duty status into the selected duty status

event, press the + button at the bottom right corner of the screen and select duty status
that you want to insert, choose start and end time, add location and notes and press SAVE
to finish, after which log graph will display the new changes.

RECLASSIFY DRIVING AS PERSONAL
CONVEYANCE / YARD MOVE
The TransitTracking ELD App allows the drivers to reclassify the recorded driving period as Personal
Conveyance or Yard Move and vice versa, but these special driving categories should be allowed from
the fleet manager.

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On the main Logs screen, select the day that you would like to reclassify Driving as Personal
Conveyance or Yard Move. Select the Driving period from the Log Event List below the Log
Graph. Youll be able to reclassify Driving as Personal Conveyance or Yard Move. You may
also add notes in the Notes field to explain the purpose of reclassifying your duty status.
Tap SAVE button to finish. Your log graph will display the new changes.

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OFF-LINE MODE
If your device is temporarily off-line, the app will switch to off-line mode. You will receive
a notification at the bottom of the screen. Even in off-line mode, you can still edit duty
status and make log changes. These changes will sync as soon as you go on-line again.
You can press the Sync icon in the action bar to try to manually synchronize data with
the Server.
Data is sent immediately to the Motor Carriers server from the device when the device has
an Internet connection (good cell coverage or Wi-Fi). However, if the Internet connection is
poor, the information may not make it to the server.

1. When this occurs, an Un-sync status icon will appear instead of Sync icon. This indicates
a failure to synchronize with the server. This icon will also appear when there is no Internet
connection and the device has records that need to be sent to the server.
2. The driver can manually initiate the synchronization process by tapping on the Sync
icon from the action bar. If it is successful, then the exclamation mark from the icon
will disappear.
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Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
The DVIR feature provides a way for you to create an on-line vehicle DVIR reports (Vehicle
Inspection Report) while doing your shift. This helps you ensure that your vehicle confirms
to the FMCSAs safety regulations.
On the main Logs screen, you can check if a DVIR is already created or not. Next to the
wrench icon you can see 3 statuses: No DVIR, No Defects, or number of Defects. If you
want to add DVIR first select the day for which you want to create the report. Select the
DVIR tab and press the (+) button at the bottom. New DVIR page opens. At the General
tab, add all required fields and select type of DVIR that will be created:

a. Pre-trip: A DVIR conducted before driving the CMV
b. Post-trip: A DVIR conducted after driving a CMV
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c. Other: Any DVIR conducted in any other period that the ones specified in points a & b
At the Vehicle tab you can add / remove vehicle defects. Choose the defects that apply
from the available options on the Vehicle Defects screen.

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Select the tab Sign to sign the DVIR. Tap the Sign DVIR button to electronically sign the report. Enter
your signature in the marked field on the Sign DVIR screen and click Done. After you sign it tap Save.

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When you return to the main DVIR tab, on the selected Log, the inspection report that you
have created will be shown. Also, on the main Logs screen, the Wrench icon will reflect
the changes made, i.e. if you have reported 2 defects, it will change from No DVIR to 2
Defects.

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Change Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
In this section you can edit and change the vehicle inspection report.

EDIT DVIR
If you want to make a change to your inspection report, you can edit it. Tap the Edit icon
(pencil) to open the Edit DVIR screen. You can change the general info on the General
tab, or you can edit defects on the Vehicle tab. Tap Save to finish.

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DELETE DVIR
If you want to delete a report tap the Delete icon (trash can) on the DVIR tab. A pop-up
window will appear to confirm if you want to delete the report.

Sign your Logs
Drivers are responsible for signing (certifying) their day logs for every 24 hour period. If
they, or their fleet managers make any edits to the information that is already signed,
they will need to re-certify the logs again.
From the main Logs screen, tap the day you want to sign. Select the Sign tab on top. Select
Sign log button and enter your signature with the finger. Press Agree to finish.
Note: Driver can only sign a log if all the information is filled in the FORM section

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Note: Driver certification of the daily logs is REQUIRED BY LAW. If there are any records that need
certification or re-certification, the TransitTracking ELD app will notify the driver for the required
action when they log-in or log-out.

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HOS recap
From the main menu, select Hos recap to bring up the recap information and
corresponding cycle data for the specified duty day.
On this screen you can see complete recap for the last 7 days including the current day
with total on-duty hours (On duty & Driving Hours). If you want to see details about a
specific day, select the day from the given list and HOS details dialog will appear. All cycle
restarts during these days will be included in the recap.
TransitTracking ELD app allows drivers to view how many hours they have left in their Hours of
Services. At the top of the screen four clocks are shown, which automatically calculate your break,
drive, shift and cycle time from your log information.
1. The BREAK clock shows the time left until you need to take a 30 minute rest break;
2. The DRIVE clock shows the time left until your driving limit is reached;
3. The SHIFT clock shows the time left until your shift ends;
4. The CYCLE clock shows the time left in your 60 or 70 hour cycle.

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Under the four clocks tab, you can see:
1. Hours worked today;
2. Total hours since last restart;
3. Hours available tomorrow.

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Allow an officer to inspect your logs
The Inspection logs feature provides the ability to view the driver daily logs for the current
24-hour period and the past one week. It includes all of the information necessary for a
safety inspection, like vehicles used, shipments, all types of events, including unidentified
driving events etc.
From the main menu, select Inspect Logs. This will allow the officer to inspect your logs
directly from the device, tap Begin inspection button and hand your phone to the DOT
officer.

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If for some reason the inspector needs logs that are older than 8 days, the carrier can provide this data
by logging into the web portal at: www.transittracking.us

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Send logs
The drivers ELD records can be sent to an enforcement agent, or to a personal email,
through selection of the Send logs option from the main menu.
1. If you want to send specific log, from the main Logs screen select the day that you
want to send (select check-box) and press on message icon which is shown at the top
of the screen.
2. To send your logs to a personal email in word format press button Send logs. This
way, you will send 8 logs (for current 24-hour period and the previous 7 consecutive
days).
3. To send your logs to an officer, from the main menu, press button Send output file
and choose one of the given options (Send email or send with web services). The ELD
output file transferred is encrypted using AES-256. Before sending, the driver can
enter output file comment which is optional. Maximum number of characters that can
be entered in the comment is 60.

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Violations and warnings
The TransitTracking ELD app alerts you on potential and active violations and gives warnings about
missing logs data. On the main Logs screen, the red exclamation icon indicates that your log has a
HOS violation or gives a Form or Certification warning.

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HOS VIOLATIONS
The HOS Violations are listed below the log-graph. Tap on the violation to check the details.
The HOS Violations include: Cycle, Shift, Driving and Break Violations.

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HOS RULES
Hours of service violations are the number one cited violation during roadside inspections.
Its the principle reason for the ELD mandate, which requires commercial drivers keeping
a Record of Duty Status to switch from paper logs to an electronic logging device by
December 2017. Avoiding these violations is easy if you know the HOS rules, but many
drivers and fleet managers are misinformed. Main HOS Rules to avoid violations are:
1. Know your cycle: Driving cycles depend on how many days of the week your carrier
operates. If your carrier operates every day of the week, you are eligible to operate
under the 70-hours/8-days cycle, which limits a driver to 70 hrs on-duty over any
8-days period. If your carrier operates for fewer than 7 days in a week, you are eligible
to operate under the 60-hours/7-days cycle, which limits a driver to 60 on-duty hours
over any 7-days window.
2. Restarting your drive cycle: If you want to completely refresh your driving cycle,
you must take 34 consecutive hours off-duty and/or Sleeper Berth time. The 34-hour
restart has undergone recent changes over the past year, but this is the most up-todate requirement for a restart and the only one you need to know.
3. The 14-hour rule: When a driver comes on-duty after taking at least 10 consecutive
hours off-duty, he or she has a 14-hour window to complete driving for the day.
Although driving is not permitted after the 14th hour, other work-related tasks may
still be performed.
4. The 11-hour rule: Within the 14-hour driving window, you are allowed to drive a
maximum of 11 hours.
5. The 30-minute break: No driving is allowed after any 8-hour on-duty period (On Duty
or Driving) until a driver has taken the mandatory 30-minute off-duty break.
6. The 10 hour break:

If time on the 11-hour or 14-hour clock has expired, the driver

must take at least 10 consecutive hours in Off Duty and/or Sleeper Berth status to
reset those clocks.
7. Split sleeper berth: The split sleeper berth allows drivers to split the required 10 hour
off-duty break into two shifts. One of those shifts must be between 8-10 hours, spent
entirely in the sleeper. The second shift can be between 2-8 hours and completed in the
sleeper berth, off-duty, or as a combination of sleeper berth and off-duty. Regardless

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of the order in which a driver takes these breaks, successful completion of both will
give the driver a new 11-hour drive time and 14-hour driving window, which begins
after completion of the first qualifying break.
These seven rules cover the major HOS rules for property carrying vehicles. Familiarizing
yourself with the HOS basics can help you avoid fines and keep your fleet out of trouble.

HOS EXCEPTIONS
There are many different exemptions and exceptions that extend or change main HOS rules. The
TransitTracking ELD app allows the use of the following exemptions.

16-HOUR SHORT HAUL EXCEPTION
The 16-hour short-haul exception allows drivers on US 70/8 or US 60/7 cycles to extend
their 14-hour window by 2 hours every week. To be able to take the short-haul exception,
this exception must be enabled in logs settings.
On the main Logs screen, select the day that when you would like to take the Short-Haul
exception. Select Take 16 Hour Exception from the action bar menu. You can see the 16
Hour Short Haul Exception below the log graph.
You can also reject the short-haul exception. To reject the exception, select Reject 16
Hour Exception from the action bar menu.
Note: Drivers can have 16-hour short-haul exception once per cycle. You will only see the option
for short-haul exception if you have not used this 16-hour exception in the previous 6 consecutive
days (unless you have utilized the 34-hour break to restart your weekly cycle).

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ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS EXCEPTION
Adverse Driving Conditions Exception extends the driving limit / ON-Duty limit by up to 2
hours due to unforeseen driving conditions. This exception is allowed for all drivers.
The FMCSA defines adverse driving conditions as: snow, sleet, fog, other adverse weather
conditions, a highway covered with snow or ice, or unusual road and traffic conditions,
none of which were apparent on the basis of information known to the person dispatching
the run at the time it was begun. So, while this may include an unexpected snow storm or
a traffic delay due to a crash, it doesnt include time sitting in traffic due to normal, rush
hour congestion.
If any of the conditions described above exist, drivers may continue driving until the
intended destination is reached or until they are able to safely reach a secure location,
but for no more than two extra hours.
It is important that drivers note their log when using the exemption. They must also
provide as much detail as possible.
On the main Logs screen, select the day that when you would like to take the Adverse
Driving Conditions exception. Select Take Adverse Driving Exception from the action bar
menu. You can see the Adverse Driving Exception below the log graph.
You can also reject the Adverse Driving exception. To reject the exception, select Reject
Adverse Driving Exception from the action bar menu.

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WELLSITE WAIT TIME EXCEPTION
Drivers in oil-well transportation service can use time spent waiting at oil well site as
OFF-Duty time or to satisfy the 30-minute break. To be able to take the Wellsite Wait Time
exception, this exception must be enabled in logs settings.
On the main Logs screen, select current status. Update current duty status page opens.
From here, select Waiting time, which automatically set duty status to off duty. Add
Location if it is not automatically entered by the system, add notes and press SAVE to
finish.

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FORM AND CERTIFICATION WARNINGS
From the main Logs screen, select the day you want to view, marked with red exclamation.
A red exclamation on the Form tab indicates that you are missing required information
such as shipping document numbers. The red text indicates the required information that
is missing.
Tap on each text field separately, enter the required information and tap Done. Once all
the fields are completed, the text will change color. The red exclamation in the Form tab
will disappear when all of the required items are completed.
To sign the log, first youll have to enter the required information in the logs form and
then sign the log. After signing the log, the red exclamation in the Sign tab will disappear.

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Fuel Costs
From the main menu, select Fuel costs. A screen with a list of all fuel costs is displayed.
To add new fuel cost press the plus button at the bottom of the screen. The Add fuel cost
screen will show. Fill out all required fields and press SAVE. New fuel cost log will be added.
To see details about the fuel cost press on fuel cost item from the Fuel costs list. The
Fuel cost details screen will show. On this page you can see all details about the selected
fuel cost. Also here you can edit or delete selected fuel cost logs. Tap on edit or delete icon
which are on the top of the screen to do appropriate action.

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Team Driving
CO-DRIVER LOGIN
When two drivers are working as a team, both drivers must be logged in on the same
mobile device. The primary driver should login on their device through the usual login
procedure. The co-driver has to login to the same device through the Main menu. When
you are done working as a team, you should logout one of the drivers.
After the primary driver logs in, open main menu and tap on Co-Driver Login. Then the
Co-Driver can login by entering their credentials.
After the Co-Driver is successfully logged in, a new tab Team Drivers is shown in the main
menu. Also, at the top section of the main menu, the Co-Drivers name will be shown.
Note: The Co-Driver is required to belong to the same carrier and it is AOBRD or ELD driver like the
main driver. Also, the Co-Driver joins the same vehicle as the main driver. When your team shift is
done, tap Logout at the top section of the main menu, next to the Co-Drivers name, to remove
the co-driver from the app.

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Change View Perspective between Driver/Co-Driver
In the event of team drivers, the TransitTracking ELD app must display the data for both co-drivers
who are logged into the system. This is allowed using the option to change viewing perspective
between both co-drivers.
Current Driver is the driver that is driving, Co-Driver is the driver that is not driving. You are
able to switch the viewing perspective between Current Driver and Co-Driver to manage
their hours of service separately.
The current active viewing perspective is displayed at the top section of the main menu.
The green user icon indicates which driver has viewing perspective. Also, to see current
active viewing perspective you can open Team Drivers page from the main menu. On this
screen, the eye icon indicates which viewing perspective is currently active.

To change the viewing perspective, tap on the driver name at the top section of the main
menu, or press Change view perspective button on Team Drivers page. After that popup
dialog opens. Press Yes to finish this action.
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After, changing view perspective, the Co-Driver can see his logs, make changes on them,
update his current duty status etc.

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Note: Only active driver can change his duty status to Driving. If Co-Driver tries to do this,
a warning dialog opens. The current driver will have to stop the vehicle and change their duty
status to a non-driving status before the co-driver can start their driving time. Also, the Co-Driver
cant change active vehicle or release it. Only the active driver can do this.

Swap Drivers
When the drivers are switching seats and roles (i.e. the Co-Driver starts driving), the drivers
need to be Swapped in the app. To do that, tap on the Swap option at the top section
of the main menu or press the Swap button on the Team Drivers page. After that popup
dialog opens, tap Yes to confirm. This will swap the Current Driver to become Co-Driver
and vice versa.
Note: The driver who is not operating the vehicle (Co-Driver) can make entries over their own
records when the vehicle is in motion. However, co-drivers cant switch driving roles on the ELD
when the vehicle is in motion.

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The Co-driver can change the view perspective from the Driving page, while the vehicle is
in motion to see his records or to make changes on his logs. But, if the Co-Driver tries to
use the swap option while the vehicle is in motion, a warning dialog will open.
Swap option will only be allowed after the vehicle stops and the driver changes their duty
status to a Non-driving status.

Reassigning driving time to a Co-Driver
In a situation of team driving, the driving time may be edited and/or reassigned between
the drivers in case there was a mistake resulting in a mismatch between the actual driver
and the driver data recorded by the ELD. In order to make the re-assignment both drivers
have to be logged in the TransitTracking ELD App and indicated in one anothers records as
a co-driver. The co-driver must confirm the change for the corrective action to take effect.
If you are part of a team (signed in as co-driver) and the ELD assigned any driving
time to the wrong driver, you can reassign the driving time to the correct driver.
From the Log Details screen, select the duty status that was incorrectly logged, and
tap the reassign icon to open the Re-assign to Co-Driver screen. The reassign icon is
visible only if both team drivers were indicated in one anothers records as a co-driver.
From the Re-assign to Co-Driver page, select the correct duty status that will be
assigned to the driver making the re-assignment, enter location and the re-assignment
reason (note) and tap save. After re-assigning driving time to a Co-Driver, the driving
event will still be shown in the drivers log event list, marked with a red bell icon,
which indicates that the re-assignment is still not completed.

To complete the re-

assignment procedure, the Co-driver has to accept the newly assigned Driving time.
On the co-drivers main Logs screen, Log Edit suggestions will be shown. The principle
of accepting or rejecting Log edit suggestion made by a co-driver is the same like the
edits made by fleet manager (see section Accept or reject your fleet managers log edits).

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Accept or reject your fleet managers log edits
A manager with proper credentials can edit your logs using the TransitTracking web portal for
managers, but those edits will not affect your logs unless you choose to accept them. If you disagree
with the managers suggested changes, you may reject them. If you accept the changes, your logs will
be altered, but a copy of the original log will be kept for reference.
The driver will be notified about the edits done by the fleet manager. On the main Logs
screen, Log Edit suggestions will be shown. Select day in this section, to approve or reject
the changes. Your fleet managers edits will be in the Edited Log tab with different color.
To view the original log, tap on the Current Log tab. To approve or reject the suggested
edits by fleet manager, tap on the

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or the

button, located at the bottom of the log.

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ELD Malfunctions & Data Diagnostics
The TransitTracking ELD app include a Self-Monitoring function which not only relays malfunctions to
the server, but also notifies the driver in the event of a malfunction.
When an ELD malfunction or data diagnostic event is detected or cleared by the ELD,
the ELD records the event. The recorded malfunctions and data diagnostic events
are inconsistencies found while monitoring the app/ELD against FMCSA compliance
requirements. When a malfunction or data diagnostic is detected, the app will notify the
user by displaying a pop-up alert. Also in the application toolbar, letters M and D will
indicate these events, respectively.
When you see the data diagnostic indicator, you should view the data diagnostic details
by tapping the indicator. This opens the Data diagnostics screen that lists data diagnostic
events recorded on the ELD. You can view the details of a data diagnostic and clear it from
the list.

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When you see the malfunction indicator, you should view the malfunction details by tapping the
indicator. This opens the Malfunctions screen that lists malfunction events recorded on the ELD. You
can view the details of a malfunction and clear it.
ELD needs to capture when a malfunction or data diagnostic event has been cleared by
the driver.
Note: Unidentified driving records data diagnostic will be cleared automatically if unidentified
driving events drop to 15 minutes or less during the current 24hr period and previous 7 days.

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Malfunctions & Data Diagnostics Manual
TransitTracking INC provides ELD Malfunction Diagnostic Manual for drivers, which they can present
to a DOT ocer during an inspection incase of an ELD malfunction. As per FMCSA rules, this manual
must be kept in the vehicle at all times.
How does the driver know if the ELD is malfunctioning?
Neither of the LED lights on the device are turned on (green or red) when the device is
plugged into the trucks diagnostic port, and the power is on.
What does the driver need to do if the ELD is malfunctioning?

Contact

Transit Tracking, LLC.

at +1 317-663-0475 or email [email protected] to

troubleshoot the issue immediately.

Note the malfunction and inform your transport company within 24 hours with a
written notice.

Keep a paper log for that day and until ELD is repaired or replaced. In the event of an inspection,
display the previous 7 days logs from the TransitTracking ELD app.

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DATA DIAGNOSTIC AND MALFUNCTION EVENTS
Transit Tracking provides ELD Malfunction Manual for drivers, which they can present to a DOT officer during an inspection in case of an ELD
malfunction. As per FMCSA rules, this manual must be kept in the vehicle at all times.

How does the driver know if the ELD is malfunctioning?
Neither of the LED lights on the device are turned on (green or red) when the device is plugged into the trucks diagnostic port, and the power is on.

Code
1

Event

Message

Advisable actions

Power diagnostic

The ELD was not fully powered in

Please check your logs to see if they are correct by reviewing them on the mobile application.
Check all cables connecting Transit Tracking connector to the vehicle diagnostics port.
Try to resolve the diagnostic event by turning off the vehicle engine and restart.
Manually clear the event.
The driver must notify the carrier and Transit Tracking support if these events are repeatable.

less than one minute

Engine synchronization

The necessary vehicle information

diagnostic

was not read within 5 seconds of the
last data reading from the vehicles

Missing data diagnostic

data CAN bus

Manually clear the event.
The driver must notify the carrier and Transit Tracking support if these events are repeatable.

The required data was not entered

Driver did not fill in the location manually when prompted.
Diver can resolve this data diagnostic by manually entering the missing data along with an explanation.
The driver must notify the carrier and Transit Tracking support if these events are repeatable.

for an ELD record

Data transfer diagnostic

Unidentified driving data
diagnostic

Tests of the roadside inspection of
data transfer failed

Verify if the ELD has network connectivity. You may be operating in a location with poor network coverage.
This event auto-resolves, if the device begins to communicate successfully again.
The driver must notify the carrier and Transit Tracking support if these events are repeatable.

Unidentified driver records

Please review the unidentified driving events recorded on the ELD and accept any periods of drive time
recorded, while you were driving and not logged into the ELD system.
Verify that if the data diagnostics event has been cleared.

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Unidentified driving events
If you are using the TransitTracking ELD, it is important to connect to the ELD from the TransitTracking
ELD app before you start driving. If you do not connect with the ELD before driving the vehicle,
driving time will be recorded as an Unidentified Driving Event until assigned to or and accepted by a
driver. The US Department of Transportation has provided specific guidelines for unidentified driving
recorded by an ELD.
To comply with guidance provided by the DOT, the TransitTracking ELD app will notify you of any
Unidentified Driving Events after connecting to the ELD (after logging in to the app and selecting
appropriate vehicle). Once you have connected to the vehicles ELD from the TransitTracking app, any
recent driving events will appear in the orange ribbon on the main screen under Unidentified Driving.
Tap the ribbon to see the Driving Events. Then, you will be able to accept or reject these Unidentified
Driving Events directly from the TransitTracking ELD app.

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In addition to being notified of Unidentified Driving Events in the TransitTracking ELD app upon
connecting to the TransitTracking ELD, your fleet manager may also assign an Unidentified Driving
event to you in the format of a Log Edit Suggestion. These suggestions will appear in a second orange
ribbon on the main screen of your TransitTracking ELD app. (see section 16. Accept or reject your fleet
managers log edits).

If you think you have accepted an Unidentified Driving event by mistake, you can contact your fleet
manager so that they can re-assign the driving event to the correct driver or you can edit these
events and in this situation the previous unidentified driving records will be recreated and they can
be accepted by other drivers.

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Missing locations
The missing location indicator is shown on the main page in the action bar (pin icon with
plus sign in it) when the ELD detects a data inconsistency. It indicates there is required
location information missing from your logs.
Tapping on the missing location indicator (when available) will show a screen that will list
all events that are missing a location recorded by the ELD. To add a location to an event,
select it and fill in the required informations.

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Customizing the TransitTracking ELD App Settings
The TransitTracking ELD apps settings and preferences can be customized in the Settings screen. To
navigate to this part of the app, open main menu and tap the Settings option.

On the Settings screen, you can change the logs settings, account settings, change the
password or the notifications interval.
The Carrier option shows you a screen containing the details for your carrier.

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Logs settings
This is where you change the HOS rules or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations
(FMCSA) regulations that govern the hours that a commercial vehicle driver can legally
accumulate driving or being on duty for a motor carrier in a working day and cycle. This
is also where you apply the HOS rules exceptions.
Select the appropriate HOS rules that you would like the app to use from the drop down
list. You can customize these options:

Cycle rule - this is where you can set the consecutive multi-day duty period which
the driver will follow. Choosing a cycle will take into effect the corresponding legal
limitations on the hours that can be used by the driver in a 7 or 8 day working cycle.

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Available cycle rules in the TransitTracking ELD app are:
Cycle Limit

Shift Limit

Drive Limit

Break Limit

USA 60Hr/7days

7 days

14 hours

11 hours

8 hours

USA 70Hr/8days

8 days

14 hours

11 hours

8 hours

California 80Hr/8days

8 days

16 hours

12 hours

N/A

Texas 70Hr/7days

7 days

15 hours

12 hours

N/A

Alaska 70Hr/7days

7 days

20 hours

15 hours

8 hours

Alaska 80Hr/8days

8 days

30 hours

15 hours

8 hours

Log increment - edit current log in 1 or 15 minutes increment

Cargo type - set the applicable Hours of Service rules for property carrying, passenger
carrying commercial vehicles or for Oil and Gas
Available cargo type rules options in the TransitTracking ELD app are:
1. Property the 11 and 14 hours rule will apply
2. Passenger the 10 and 15 hours rule will apply
3. Oil and gas - the 10 and 15 hours rule will apply

Restart - 24 or 34 hours restart

30 Minute Rest Break

16 Hour Short Haul Exception

Waiting Time Exception

Enabled Yard Move - this exception can be enabled only by fleet manager

Enabled Personal Conveyance - this exception can be enabled only by fleet manager

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Account settings
Account page lists all drivers current information. To change your account information
select appropriate filed that you want to change and press SAVE.
Note: Driver cant change his email, his driver ID and his Exempt status.

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Change password
If you want to change your password, open Change password page and enter your
current password, under the Current password field enter your new password and press
SAVE.

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Carrier settings
Carrier page list your current carrier information. Carrier information can only be changed on the
website https://transittracking.us and cannot be changed using the TransitTracking ELD mobile app.

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Notifications
On the Notifications screen you can choose the interval when you would receive the alerts
for potential HOS violations.

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About & Support
From the Main menu tap on About & Support. Here you can see the app details, like the
current app version, support documents and contact details.

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TransitTracking Support Documents
All TransitTracking documents can be found on this screen:
1. User manual
2. Installation Manual
3. Cab Card
4. Terms of Services
5. Privacy Policy

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Fleet manager web view
On the official web page https://transittracking.us a fleet manager can log in and track drivers statuses,
locations and violations.

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Everything from the administration point of view can be managed from the web with the fleet
manager privileges, like for example vehicles, drivers, groups etc.

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COMPANY INFORMATION:
Transit Tracking, LLC.
8418 Marshal ST
errillville, IN 46410

Phone: +1 317-663-0475
Web: www.transittracking.us
E-mail: [email protected]