User manual for "CarmaLink ELD"

ELD Components

Driver App - Operation

Driver App - FAQ

Tablet
The tablet is used in the cab to serve as the digital
hours of service logbook
It connects to the Transponder via a cable to allow
driver login, logout, change duty status and
backup logs to the Web Portal

Login
Attach tablet to mount and tap the ELD app icon
on the home screen
Tap Login and enter your DriverID and Password

Automatic Duty Status Changes
An automatic duty status update will be made for
the drivers logbook when the truck starts and
stops moving as shown in the following chart

Transponder
The transponder sends power and data from the
truck to the tablet and sends data from the tablet
to the web portal

Update Duty Status
Attach table to mount, tap Duty Status on
dashboard, select a new duty status, add a
comment if required and tap Save

Driver App
The Driver App is used on the tablet to display the
driver hours of service journal, record duty status
changes and serves as a compliant logbook for
roadside DOT inspections
Driver Web Portal
This website stores a backup the hours of service
logbook for six (6) months of log entries and allows
the driver to add or edit log entries

Installation
Instructions
1) Connect the vehicle cable to the trucks
diagnostic port (DLC) which is located in the
driver foot well and the transponder
2) Connect the tablet cable to the transponder
and tablet mount
3) Attach the tablet mount to the windscreen,
where allowable by law, or dashboard and
attach the tablet to the mount
4) Mount the transponder on dashboard using the
included adhesive pads and route the cable
along the left side of dashboard and secure any
excess cable with included ties

Maintenance
Tablet
In order to keep the tablets software, maps and
points of interest current, it should be periodically
updated using the included USB cable connected
to a PC.
1) Install and open the Garmin Fleet Updater app
2) Connect the tablet to the PC and click Update
3) Maps will download to the PC and tablet
4) Up to 10 tablets can be updated at a time

Login will fail if there is no cellular signal

From

To

Reason

On Duty,
O Duty
or
Sleeper Berth

Driving

Traveling faster than
5MPH (8KPH)

Driving

On Duty

Truck is stopped for
more than 5 minutes

Personal Use (PC) used for Off Duty Not Driving
Yard Moves (YM) used for On Duty Not Driving

View Logbook and Certify Records
Tap the current day graph grid on dashboard, then
swipe right and left to view other days (up to 8
days)
Tap Certify at the top of the graph grid to digitally
sign all duty status changes displayed for the
current 24 hour graph grid
DOT Inspection
Tap DOT Inspection on dashboard to prepare for
inspection
Swipe right and left for additional 24 hour periods
Transfer driving records to the DOT by tapping
Send to DOT and enter a comment if desired
Tablet must be attached to mount in order to send
records; transferred via web services and email

Shipments
Tap Shipments on dashboard to edit shipments
Tap Add Shipment and provide document no.,
start/end time and tap Save
Tap an existing shipment to edit the document no.
start or end time and tap Save
Vehicle
Tap Vehicle on dashboard to edit vehicle and trailer
Tap Vehicle No. to edit vehicle no. or Trailer No. to
edit the trailer no. and tap Save when done
Logout
Attach tablet to mount, tap on your Driver Name
on dashboard and tap Logout
You are prompted to certify records upon logout
It is recommended to logout at the end of every shift

Claiming Records
If truck is driven without a driver logged into the
tablet, the system creates automatic driving
records which should be claimed by the
appropriate driver upon login
ELD Diagnostic Messages
If there is a malfunction detected, the app will
show this notification in the status bar
This indicates a fault in the ELD system and may
require attention from your fleet manager
This event is noted in the hours of service logbook

Driver Web Portal - Operation
Driver Login
Login to DrivingLogs.com with your email
Then enter your DriverID and Password
View Driver Logs
Select date range and click arrow
Click on graph grid for details
Download Log
To download one graph grid, click the PDF link
next to the graph grid
Add Duty Status
Click on the graph grid and then click + Event
Select new Duty Status and start time, enter a
comment and click Save
Edit Duty Status
Click on the graph grid and click on a Duty Status
Select new Duty Status, enter new start time, add
comment or edit location as needed
Not all items are allowed to be edited

Update Email or Password
Click Settings and enter the new password or
email and click Save
Your DriverID is unique and cannot be changed

Support Portal
If you have a question that isnt answered here,
click on Support to visit the Support Portal to
review frequently asked questions, training videos
and download support documentation
If the answer your question isnt found on the
Support Portal, please open a support ticket by
clicking Contact

Troubleshooting
Transponder
Check the power connection and if it is connected,
unplug and reconnecting the cable to power cycle
the transponder
Driver App
If the app is not responsive or not functioning
normally you should quit and restart the app by
tapping the square button on the bottom and tap
the X or swipe up or to the right