User manual for "Maven ELD"

MAVEN ELD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Contents:
1. Obtain and Log-into the Maven Machines
app
2. Connect ELD device and pair the app
3. Overview of App & Icons
4. RODS Changes & Special Status
5. HOS, Edits, and Additions
6. Certify Logs
7. DOT Inspections

1. Quick Start Guide
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1. Download the Maven Machines App from
Google Play or iTunes stores
2. New users must obtain a one-time Driver
Sign-up Code from a fleet manager. Input
code and create a new account with their
email or mobile phone number
3. Existing users sign-in to their Maven account
using their email or phone number (this is a
personal driver account)

2. Connect & Pair the ELD Device
1. Connect the Maven VDA (Vehicle
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Data Adapter) to the J1939
diagnostic port and turn on the truck

2. Open the Maven App and
tap the Wi-Fi icon at topleft to begin pairing

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3. Tap the Search bar to
locate available VDAs.
Match the number labeled
on your VDA
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4. Locate your truck and tap CONNECT. Upon success,
Wi-Fi icon (2) shows Green.
5. Ensure vehicle data and Maven VDA# are correct and
fill in your Truck Number.
When the icon turns green, you are connected and
duty status will change automatically when Driving

3. Overview of Maven App
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1. Driver Initials
confirm active
user. Tap for
options or to logoff Maven App
2. Wi-Fi Connection
turns green when
VDA is paired to
the Maven App.
Tap to search new
VDA or disconnect
3. Select Timer
4. Current Statustap to change duty
status and enable
special status (e.g.,
yard moves)

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5. Timers View shows 4 required timer values. (Swipe
across the image to highlight any individual timer)
6. Action Item Tab. This shows a driver To-Do List including
any logs awaiting Certification
7. Logs Tab. This view shows the past 7 days plus today
8. Log Detail. Tap > to show log details, times, locations, and
to perform log edits
9. DOT Inspection Mode
10. ELD Home Screen  tap to return home

4. RODS & Special Status
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1. On ELD Home screen, tap the Status Icon in the upper
right corner
2. Select Duty Status. Location is automatically selected via
GPS. Tip: Maven provides Suggested Notes related to each
duty status
3. When On Duty or Off Duty, the option is presented to
enable Yard Moves or Personal Conveyance- when
selected, app header indicates a special status
4. Notes area allows free-typing or select pre-populated
fields suggested notes, relevant to each duty status

5. Hours of Service (HOS)
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1. On ELD home screen tap Clock icon at the
bottom-left of the Maven App
2. Tap the LOGS tab for an 8 day HOS list
3. To view an individual day, tap the row to bring up
the detailed day view
4. The top timeline view clearly shows color-coded
duty status changes. Swipe left to scroll forward
through the entire 24 hours
5. Below is a sequential view with details including;
RODS, times, location, and notes

6. LOG Edits & Additions
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1. On an Individual Day Log, find Edit or Add Past Event
and tap
2. The screen will show a highlighted area to indicate the
active edit or insertion
3. The interface will provides status options to edit or
insert.
4. The interface will show a clock to set the insert/edit
time. Use a finger to spin the hour hand then
minutes. Press OK when finished
5. Note: certain changes are restricted. Save your
changes when finished!

7. Certify LOGS
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1. To certify driver logs, tap the Action Items tab at
center-left in the Maven App
2. Tap anywhere in the row to enter and review the
specific days log
3. Once your satisfied that the information is correct
and noted accurately, select Certify Log at topright
4. The final step is your legal authorization and
confirmation that information is correct. Once this
step is completed, edits, insertions, and additions to
forms data are no longer permitted

8. DOT Inspections

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1. On ELD Home screen, tap the LOGS tab in
middle-right of screen
2. At the bottom, find the DOT Inspection Mode
and tap
3. Hand the mobile device to the inspection officer.
The top window contains the day graph of duty
status changes. The bottom view contains the
timeline of events with detailed supporting
information
4. Press Email to send a copy to the FMCSA

All content copyright Maven Machines, Inc. 2017. Any questions related to electronic
logging or HOS compliance can be addressed to:
[email protected] or by phone at: +1-412-499-3877
www.mavenmachines.com