User manual for "ELD-Express"

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

For contact information and additional devices produced by the same vendor see their page ELD Express, LLC.

Table of Contents

Lets start with ELD-Express
Install the ELD-Express in your vehicle

Connect your mobile device to the ELD-Express

Download the ELD-Express Android App

ELD-Express Usage
Record Hours of Service with the TMGO-ELD
Change your current duty status

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Sign your logs

Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)

Other Tools
Find errors in your logs

Let an officer inspect your logs

Install the ELD-Express in your
vehicle (1)
With the engine off, locate the diagnostic port inside the vehicle.
The diagnostic port is generally located underneath the left side of
the dash.
Attach the cable to the vehicle's diagnostic port, which may vary
depending on a vehicle manufacturer.

Ensure the cable is secured by turning the collar clockwise to lock it in place

Install the ELD-Express in your vehicle (2)
Attach the other end of the cable to the ELD-Express.
Once plugged in, the indicator lights will flash
momentarily before turning solid red. After
approximately one minute, the left-side indicator light
will turn green, indicating a successful GPS connection.
If this does not occur, try moving the ELD to increase
exposure to the sky.
Orange LED
TM-ELD is ready, when the LED is red and it is blinking
orange once.
LED is red and it is blinking orange once every 3.5
second means the unit is connected and working
properly.

Install the ELD-Express in
your vehicle (3)

Choose a spot under the dashboard inside a vehicle to mount
your ELD-Express. The mounting spot should be away from any
vents or electrical components that may cause interference.

Mount ELD-Express

Connect your mobile device to the ELD-Express (1)
Open Android Settings and choose Bluetooth list of your devices will appear. Select the ELD device that you want to connect to and tap it to
continue.
ELD-Express device is named prefix FM3001_*serial_number*, for example: FM3001_0694844.
If more than 1 search result appears with prefix FM3001_, device should be selected by serial number written on TM-ELD device.
NOTE: for iOS devices please select a device with suffix LE, for example "FM3001_0694844 LE"

Connect your mobile device to the ELDExpress (2)
Enter PIN code 1583 to pair
with your ELD device and
tap OK

Ensure that your ELD device is at the paired devices list

Download the ELD-Express Android App
Search for "ELD-Express" in the Google Play Store for
Android device

After you find it, tap on INSTALL icon to download & install the app.

On first run application dialog with permission request will appear. Accept with all requested permissions.

Login to the ELD-Express App (2)
Log in to the ELD mobile application (before log in
Connecting status is shown or if ELD mobile
application is already connected Connected status
will be shown).

ELD connection state will be always shown in the
notification bar, too.

Note: In order to log in for the first time, internet connection is
required

Record Hours of Service with ELD-Express (1)
While you are connected to your vehicle's ELD, your driving time will be automatically recorded.
When your vehicle is moving at 5 MPH or greater,
ELD-Express considers the vehicle to be in motion
and your duty status will automatically be set to
Driving.

At 0 MPH, the vehicle is considered stopped.

Note: While in motion, you will not be able to access
your logs or any other part of the app.

Record Hours of Service with ELD-Express (2)
While you are connected to your vehicle's ELD, your driving time will be automatically recorded.
When stationary, you can change your duty status by
tapping Change Status and selecting one of the
alternate duty statuses listed.

If the vehicle remains stationary for 5 minutes, a popup window will appear that asks if you would like to
change your duty status. If nothing is selected, your
duty status will automatically be changed to On Duty
in 1 minute.

Change your current duty status (1)
On the main Logs screen tap the CHANGE button.

When you are not driving a vehicle, you can update your current duty status to Off Duty, Sleeper Berth, or On Duty.

Change your current duty status (2)

Tap on the Location field to enter your current location. You may tap on the
up and fill in your location automatically.

Enter
Notes, such
Inspection"
or

to look

as
"Lunch",
"Pre-Trip Inspection", "Post-Trip
Gas station, and tap Save button.

Sign your logs
Please be sure you signed your logs in the end of each day

From the main Logs screen, tap on the day you would like to sign
Select the Sign tab on top.
Sign with your finger and tap Save to finish.

Note: When clicked on
Reset a blank
signature field is shown
to provide a signature
again.

Create a Vehicle Inspection Report
(DVIR) (1)
Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express

From the main Logs screen, select the day for which you would like to create
a DVIR Report.
Select the DVIR tab at the top-right.
Tap on the

in the lower right corner

Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) (2)
Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express

Fill out the required fields in the General tab.

Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) (3)
Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express

Select the Vehicle tab on top to fill out the relevant fields. Usually, it is filled
automatically.
To add any defects found, tap on Add Defects to Add Vehicle/Trailer
defects.

Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) (4)
Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express
Select defects from the list and add any relevant
OK.

Your filled

defects list will appear on the screen. comments and tap

Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) (5)
Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express

Select the Sign tab on top to sign the DVIR Report electronically.
Check the box if the defects were corrected, or if they need not be corrected
Select Sign DVIR and sign with your finger and Tap Save to complete the DVIR
Report.

Note: When clicked on
Reset a blank
signature field is shown
to provide a signature
again.

Find errors in your logs
A red exclamation
on the main Logs screen indicates that your log has an Hours of Service
violation or a Form error.
Hours of Service Violations. A red symbol HOS within a
circle on your log graph indicates that you drove beyond
the time allowed by the Hours of Service rules.
Form Errors. A red exclamation on the Form tab indicates
that you are missing required information such as total
distance driven or shipping document numbers.

Let an officer inspect your logs (1)

Tap on the menu Inspection Mode icon on the bottom.
Direct inspection. To let an officer, inspect your logs directly from your device, tap Begin inspection
.

Let an officer inspect your logs (2)
ELD-Express provides an easy way for authorized officers to inspect your logs

Your logs will appear on the screen in the standard format. Hand the officer your mobile device

Use the arrows to navigate days.

Tap on the back arrow to exit DOT Inspection Mode.
.

Let an officer inspect your logs (3)
ELD-Express provides an easy way for authorized officers to inspect your logs
E-mail your logs. In case you want to E-mail or send
via Webservice your logs, tap on Send logs button.

Send your logs choosing Via E-mail or Via Webservice
and tap on Send button. Before sending, you can also add
a comment.