User manual for "FIRST ELD V2.0"

User Manual 

for ELD
+1 754 231 3300
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How to install 

ELD device
1

Ensure that your vehicle's engine is turned off. If it's currently
running, please shut it down and turn the key to the "Off" position
before proceeding to connect the ELD device.

2

Locate the diagnostic port within your vehicle's cabin. This port is
typically found in one of the following locations
Under the left side of the dashboar
Beneath the steering whee
Near the driver's sea
Underneath the driver's seat

3

Connect the ELD plug to the diagnostic port of the vehicle. Rotate
the locking mechanism until it securely locks into place. Verify that
the ELD is properly connected.

4

Once the device is plugged in, it will begin synchronizing with the
engine control module (ECM) and the First ELD application on the
tablet.

5

Retrieve the tablet provided by the fleet and power it on. The tablet
should automatically launch the application upon startup.

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Connect Truck

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Sign in to the application using 

your username and password
If you don't have a First ELD account, please contact
your carrier. 

If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it by
clicking "Forgot password?" or contacting your carrier.

Connect your truck to the app
Turn on your ELD device, tap on the Bluetooth sign in
the top left corner of the app and select your truck.


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Scan the QR code

Check the connection status

Place your phone or tablet camera over the QR code
on the ELD device to give the app the installation data

If the ELD is successfully connected to the vehicle, a
green Bluetooth icon will appear in the top left corner
of the screen. If the connection is not established, the
icon will remain red

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Using First ELD 

on the road
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2

After connecting your mobile to the ELD, 

your driving time is automatically logged

Select a status from the main window 

based on your current situation

When your vehicle begins moving and reaches a speed
of at least 5 mph, your duty status is automatically set
to "Driving." If the vehicle speed drops below 5 mph,
your duty status changes to "On Duty."

Choose between "Off Duty," "Sleep", or "On Duty"
depending on your circumstances.

Using First ELD 

on the road
3

Complete the location field
And add any remarks, such as "Pre-trip inspection" or
"Loading".

Review 

ELD logs
1

Click on the "Inspections" icon 

in the main menu of the application.

2

Initiate the inspection by tapping 

"Start inspection" and present the 

eight-day summary of your electronic 

logbook to the officer.

Transfer your ELD records to safety officer 

for inspection
1

Click on the "Inspections" icon 

in the main menu of the application.

2

Choose "Send Logs" to transmit your
electronic logbook's data to the
Department of Transportation.

Transfer your ELD records to safety officer 

for inspection
3

In the newly opened window, enter any
necessary comments and then click the
"Send" button to complete the transfer.

ELD 

Malfunctions
395.22 Motor carrier 

Responsibilities
A motor carrier must ensure that its drivers
possess onboard a commercial motor
vehicle and ELD information packet
containing the following items: An
instruction sheet for the driver describing
ELD malfunction reporting requirements
and record-keeping procedures during ELD
malfunctions.

The following instructions are in
accordance with the guidelines set
forth in 395-34.
First ELD will monitor and report malfunction data
based on section 4.6 ELDs Self-Monitoring of
Required Functions:

P  Power compliance malfunction,

E  Engine synchronization compliance malfunction,

T  Timing compliance malfunction,

L  Positioning compliance malfunction,

R  Data recording compliance malfunction,

S  Data transfer compliance malfunction,

O  Other ELD detected malfunction

User Manual 

for ELD
+1 754 231 3300
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