User manual for "Trendfire ELD+"

Trendfire ELD+
Quick Start Drivers Guide
&
Operating Instructions

Trendfire Technologies, Inc.
2945 Bell Road, #142
Auburn, California 95603
www.trendfire.com
Telephone Number: +1 (530) 350-6350
Email: [email protected]

Table of Contents
1.

About This Guide ............................................................................................................................. 3

2.

Quick Start Instructions for Drivers ................................................................................................ 4

3.

Detailed Operating Instructions for Drivers .................................................................................... 5
3.1

Logging In ............................................................................................................................... 5

3.2

The Connect Vehicle Screen ................................................................................................... 6

3.3

The Logs Screen ...................................................................................................................... 7

3.3.1

Change Duty Status .......................................................................................................... 10

3.3.2

Modify a Duty Status Entry .............................................................................................. 11

3.4

4.

The Menu Screen ................................................................................................................. 12

3.4.1

Logs ............................................................................................................................ 12

3.4.2

Edit Requests ............................................................................................................. 13

3.4.3

Unassigned Driving Time............................................................................................ 14

3.4.4

Hours of Service ........................................................................................................ 17

3.4.5

Connect Vehicle ............................................................................................................... 18

3.4.6

Diagnostics ................................................................................................................. 18

3.4.7

Logout ........................................................................................................................ 19

3.4.8

Correction .................................................................................................................. 20

3.4.9

Certify Records ........................................................................................................... 21

3.4.10

Inspection .............................................................................................................. 22

3.4.11

Settings .................................................................................................................. 24

3.4.12

About ..................................................................................................................... 26

ELD+ Operating Requirements & Installation Information ............................................................ 27
4.1

System Overview .................................................................................................................. 27

4.2

Installation ........................................................................................................................... 27

User Manual  Trendfire ELD+

1. About This Guide
This Guide is intended for drivers who are using the Trendfire ELD+ application to meet
the various federal and state requirements for hours of service tracking and reporting
utilizing Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) as specified in the FMCSA ELD Rule (49 CFR Parts
385, 386, 390, and 395). It provides a quick start reference, as well as detailed
instructions for the complete operation of the Trendfire Technologies ELD+ application.
ELD+ allows users to be fully compliant with the federal Electronic Logging Device
mandate for interstate trucking. It is one component of Trendfires overall telematics
solution for the trucking industry.
Guide information:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Reference number: ELD+.20171218
Initial publication date: 11 December 2017
Last updated: 18 September 2019
Applies to ELD+ application release versions: 2.2.18_RC2 or higher

Questions, corrections, and suggestions concerning this document should be addressed
to: [email protected]

 2019 Trendfire Technologies, Inc.

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User Manual  Trendfire ELD+

2. Quick Start Instructions for Drivers


Turn on the tablet in your truck



Start the ELD+ app by tapping its icon



Log in to the ELD+ system
o Enter your name
o Enter your password
o Select Driver or Co-Driver status
o Tap SIGN IN



Certify any outstanding Records of Duty Status (RODS)



Select and connect to the vehicle you will be driving either be typing its name or
scrolling and selecting.
o Note - Vehicle name will be in BLACK (NOT RED) when connected
o Note  If you are not driving, select Continue Without Vehicle



Select your Duty Status 
o  Enter or select the appropriate remarks



When ready, start your truck. If you have not done so already, select your truck and
verify your connection



If you are doing yard moves, show this by tapping DC (in the top Menu Bar), then
YM



When ready, Drive. You will be automatically shifted into Driving status when your
vehicle reaches 5 mph.
o Note that if you are driving and your truck stops moving for 5 minutes the ELD
will warn you that it is going to automatically shift you to On Duty / Not
Driving. One minute later, if you have not confirmed that you are continuing
to drive, it will place you in On Duty / Not Driving status.



When you stop driving, tap on the status you wish to switch to and enter and
necessary remarks.



Continue to select the proper duty status changes (except Driving) as y

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