User manual for "Class8 Built-In ELD"

Below you will find the vendor provided user manual for the ELD product "Class8 Built-In ELD".

For contact information and additional devices produced by the same vendor see their page FLEETROVER INC. d.b.a. Class8.

Class8 Built-In ELD Driver Manual

Welcome to Class8!
The Class8 Built-In ELD exists to help you stay efficient, compliant and safe.
This guide will get you started with the ELD application and will serve as a reference in case you
experience any issues.
Note: As per existing FMCSA regulations, a driver must include a physical copy of each of the
documents listed below in their CMV:
1. A copy of this Class8 Built-In ELD Driver Manual that describes how to operate the ELD.
2. An instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by this ELD and
step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's
hours-of-service records to an authorized safety official.
3. An instruction sheet describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and
recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions.
4. A supply of blank driver's records of duty status (RODS) graph-grids sufficient to record
the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.

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Table of Contents
ELD Driver Manual
How to Setup the Class8 ELD
Download the Mobile Application
Login to the App
Select Your Truck
Update Log Form Data & Select Your Trailer
View Your HoS (Hours of Service)
Change Status / Drive
Break and Rest Clocks
Roadside Inspections / DOT Inspection Mode
Review Your Logs
Edit Your Logs
Certify Your Logs
End Your Shift
Understand ELD Alerts and Prompts
Malfunctions
Data Diagnostic Events
Exemptions
Additional ELD App Features
Additional Resources
DOT Instruction Sheet
Roadside Inspections
To send an ELD output file to the DOT:
Supporting Documents
DOT Inspection Mode Interface
Data Diagnostic and Malfunction Events Drivers Guide
Data Diagnostic Events
Malfunctions

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How to Setup the Class8 ELD
1. Class8 works with North American built Daimler and Freightliner trucks, 2019 model
years and newer (some exceptions may apply). This ELD only requires your compliant
truck and a compatible mobile device running the Class8 ELD application.
a. There is no separate ELD hardware to connect to your vehicle as the
necessary telematics hardware is already contained within your vehicle.

Download the Mobile Application
1. Open the Google Play Store (Android devices) or Apple App Store (iOS devices) and
search for Class8 Built-In ELD in the search bar.

2. Device requirements:
a. The minimum requirements to run the Class8 ELD app are:
i. Android  Android 7.0
ii. Apple / iOS: iOS 15.1
3. Orientation:
a. The app is designed to be used in portrait orientation but can be used in either
portrait or landscape orientation.
4. Update the App:
a. Always make sure youre using the most recent version of the app.
b. Most mobile devices have automatic updates on by default and will automatically
update your app when new versions are released.
c. To ensure youre on the most recent version of the app, open the Google Play
Store or Apple App Store and manually update the app. Note that you will only be
able to update the app if a newer version of the app is available.

Login to the App
1. Open the app and login using the credentials provided by your admin / management
team.
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a. If you are an Owner Operator or Admin setting up your account, complete the
onboarding process to create your username and password, then follow the
instructions below.
2. Enter your
a. Email
b. Password
3. Tap Login
4. If you have trouble logging in, contact your operations team or your Class8 Account
Manager.

Select Your Truck
1. When you login to the app you will be prompted to select your truck from a list of
available trucks.

2. Tap a truck to select it, then tap Confirm.

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3. You can also select / change your truck by tapping the three lines in the top right corner
of the app, then tapping Leave Vehicle. You will be taken to the vehicle selection screen
where you can select a new vehicle or logout (top right corner arrow).
4. To deselect your truck without selecting another one, log out of the app.

Update Log Form Data & Select Your Trailer
1. Use the app to enter log form data (e.g. trailer selected, shipping IDs).
2. To fill out a form, tap on Logs from the home screen.

a. Tap on todays logs or a previous days logs from the list.

b. Tap Form.

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c. To edit the form, tap Update at the bottom of the screen, fill out the required
fields, then tap Save.
d. To edit previously entered form data, complete the preceding step and add new
information / delete incorrect information.
3. Note that the following fields are autopopulated and cannot be edited:
a. Carrier Name.
b. Home Terminal.
c. 24H Period Starting Time.
d. Main Office.
e. If any of these fields are incorrect, contact your dispatch / admin team.

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View Your HoS (Hours of Service)
1. Visit the Home screen to see your current HoS status and remaining Hours of Service.
Your current status along with the amount of uninterrupted time youve spent in that
status will be shown in the rectangular button under the four countdown clocks.

2. The home screen shows four countdown clocks:
a. Time remaining until a break is required.
b. Drive Time.
c. Shift (On Duty) Time.
d. Cycle Time.
3. The bottom number shows the total amount of time allotted for each clock and the larger
number in the centre shows how much time is remaining.

Change Status / Drive
1. To change your current status, tap the rectangular Status button on the Home screen.

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2. Select your preferred status by tapping on it and then tapping Save. To return to the
previous screen without changing your status, tap the X at the top of the status box.

3. Note that Driving status cannot be manually selected.
a. Anytime you are on duty and traveling five (5) miles per hour (mph) or faster, your
ELD will automatically change your status from On Duty to Driving.
b. The app will lock when in Driving status and you will not be able to manually use
the app until Driving status ends.
i. Once the ELD detects that your vehicle has stopped moving, you can tap
the rectangular Status button (on the home screen) to change your status.
If no action is taken within five (5) minutes of stopping, the app will prompt
you to switch to On Duty status. If no action is taken within 60 seconds,
your status will automatically change to On Duty status.
4. Note that Personal Conveyance and Yard Move will only show as available options in
your app if your Carrier has authorized their use.
a. Personal Conveyance (PC): When selected, the app will keep you in this status
regardless of your speed - make sure to turn it off when you are finished with
personal conveyance.

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b. Yard Move (YM): When selected, the app will keep you in this status regardless
of your speed - make sure to turn it off when finished with the yard move.
c. When entering one of these Special duty statuses, a Remarks section will
appear below allowing you to add an annotation to your logs.

Break and Rest Clocks
1. To view your Break and Rest clocks, swipe right from the home screen.

2. This screen shows three countdown clocks.
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a. Time remaining until Drive time is reset.
b. Time remaining until Shift time is reset.
c. Time remaining until Cycle time is reset.
3. You can swipe back and forth between these screens at any time (except while in
Driving status).
4. Split Sleeper Berth
a. The FMCSA permits drivers to Split Sleeper Berth under specific circumstances
and the app will automatically update your countdown clocks as these conditions
are satisfied.
i. Note that your shift clocks will only update after you have completed the
second rest period required under the Split Sleeper Berth provision.
Given that many drivers will take one two+ (2+) hour break (without
attempting to enter Split Sleeper Berth by taking a second compliant
break), Class8 does not assume drivers are entering Split Sleeper Berth
until the full requirements have been met.
ii. There is no additional toggle or action for a driver to take. Your shift
clocks will update automatically once the required conditions have been
met.
iii. For compliance, review the FMCSAs ELD mandate for current
regulations, as they may have been updated since this manual's
publication.

Roadside Inspections / DOT Inspection Mode
1. If you are stopped for an inspection, put your ELD into DOT Inspection Mode so the
officer/regulator can review your logs.
a. From the Home screen, tap the DOT Inspection Mode button.

b. Tap on Begin Inspection and pass your mobile device to the officer/regulator.

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c. The officer/regulator will be able to review log data on the screen that follows. To
view additional logs, tap the back/forward arrows at the bottom of the screen.

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d. To exit DOT Inspection Mode tap the back arrow in the top left corner of the
screen.
2. To send an ELD output file to the DOT:
a. Tap DOT Inspection Mode.
b. Tap the Send Output File button and tap Web Services or Email and then tap
Send. The output file will include logs from today and the previous seven (7)
days.
c. If the inspector instructs you to include a comment, write the comment in the text
box shown on screen before tapping Send.

3. To email your logs to the inspector:
a. Tap DOT Inspection Mode.
b. Tap the Send Logs button to create a PDF of your logs. The output file will
include logs from today as well as the previous seven (7) days. You will have the
option to:
i. Share the logs via email or messaging to any recipient you choose.
ii. Download the file to your mobile device.

4. Supporting Documents: From the Inspection Mode screen, you can also view the
a. ELD User Guide.
b. Malfunction Manual.
c. DOT Reference Card.

d. Tap your preferred file to open a digital copy on the mobile device.

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e. Note: As per FMCSA regulations, physical copies of the ELD User Guide (this
manual), Malfunction Manual and DOT Reference Card must be kept in the cab
of your vehicle (CMV).

Review Your Logs
1. To view your logs, tap the Logs button from the Home screen.

a. On the next screen, you will see todays log at the top with previous logs listed in
reverse chronological order underneath. Logs will be marked as Certified or
Uncertified.

b. Tap any log to:
i. View additional information.
ii. Make edits or add annotations.
iii. Certify/recertify the log.
c. If an HoS violation has occurred, it will show on your logs below the HoS graph.
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1. 60/70-Hour Cycle Limit has been exceeded.
2. 14-Hour On Duty Limit has been exceeded.
3. 11-Hour Driving Limit has been exceeded.
4. 30-Minute Break Requirement has not been met.
d. If there is an alert or that requires your attention / action, a red exclamation mark
(!) will show next to the affected tab at the top of the screen.
i. Review the information on that tab to review and/or address the alert.

e. To manage multiple logs (e.g. to certify multiple logs) select logs using the
checkboxes on the left hand side and then take the desired action(s).

Edit Your Logs
1. To ensure your logs are accurate, you may have to make edits to them.
a. Note that the ELD mandate prohibits editing start or end times for automatically
recorded Drive time. You can however add annotations to Drive time.
2. To edit your logs:
a. From the Home screen, tap on Logs and select the log you wish to edit. A
screen will open showing detailed information for the events and statuses
recorded for that day.
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b. Tap on any status to apply edits or add annotations.
i. As necessary, update the:
1. Start time.
2. End time.
3. Duty Status.
4. Location.
ii. Add remarks / annotations that provide context on the edits (as per
FMCSA requirements).
c. Tap Update to save the changes or tap the back arrow to undo the changes and
revert back to the original status.

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d. Note that if you edit a log that has already been certified, you will tap Update and
Sign to save the edit(s) and recertify the logs.
3. To insert or create a past duty status that does not show on your logs, tap the three dots
in the top right corner, tap Add Duty Status and enter the:
i. Start Time.
ii. End Time.
iii. Duty Status.
iv. Location.
v. Remarks.
b. Then tap Add.

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4. You can also add annotations to log events without making additional edits to the log
event. To add an annotation, follow the steps in point 2 (two) above but instead of editing
your logs, simply select the log event you wish to add an annotation to, write your
annotation in the Remarks text box and tap Update.
a. To edit a previously recorded annotation, follow the same steps above and
update the text in the Remarks text box, then tap Update.

Certify Your Logs
1. As per the ELD mandate, drivers must certify their logs at the end of a 24-hour period.
To certify your logs:
a. Tap the Logs button from the Home screen.
b. Select a log that is marked as Uncertified by tapping on it.
c. Review the data within the log and if you are ready to certify the log, tap Sign at
the top of the screen, then tap Agree - Sign Logs at the bottom of the screen.

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d. You can also certify multiple logs at once using the checkboxes on the left hand
side of the Logs screen.
i. Select multiple logs and then tap Sign.
ii. Note that you will not have a chance to review the selected logs when
certifying via this method.

End Your Shift
1. To enter Off Duty status, tap the rectangular Status button on the Home screen.

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a. Select Off Duty status by tapping on it and then tapping Save.
i. To return to the previous screen without changing your status, tap the X
at the top of the status box.
2. Log Out
a. To log out of the app, tap the three lines in the top right corner, then tap Logout.

3. If anything requires your attention (e.g. uncertified logs, unidentified driving time, carrier
edit requests) you will receive a prompt(s) asking you to address the item(s).
a. You will be given the option to view and address the item(s) or postpone until a
later time.
4. If you attempt to log out without going off duty, you will be prompted to Go off duty and
log out or stay logged in.

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Understand ELD Alerts and Prompts
1. In certain scenarios, your ELD will provide alerts regarding important information and/or
prompt you to take certain actions to address the alert.
a. Prompts and alerts may show as
i. Tappable Banners

ii.

Popups

iii.

Tappable Notifications

b. Review the information in the prompt / alert for more information on how to
proceed.
2. Status change from Driving to On Duty
a. As per the ELD mandate, when in Driving status, after your vehicle has not been
in-motion for five (5) consecutive minutes, you will receive a prompt asking you to
confirm if you wish to remain in Driving status or if your status should be
updated to On-Duty not driving.
i. If you do not respond to this prompt within one (1) minute, your status will
automatically be changed to On-Duty not driving.
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3. Uncertified Logs
a. If you have uncertified logs, you will receive a prompt after logging into the app /
while logging out of the app. You can choose to view logs or postpone.

b. If you tap view logs you will be taken to the logs in question so you can review
and certify them.
4. Carrier Requested Edits
a. At times, your Carrier may request log edits. Edits can only be requested by your
Carrier after you have first certified the related logs. If an edit is requested, you
will receive a notification prompting you to review the edit and accept or reject the
request.
b. A notification will show on the top of your logs screen.

c. Tap it to review the requested edit(s).
d. You will be able to review the Carriers edit request under the Edited Log
heading.
e. The carriers proposed edits will be highlighted in yellow and explanations for the
edit request(s) will be shown below your logs along with information on who
requested the edit.

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f. To compare the proposed edit(s) against your original logs, tap Original Log at
the top of the screen.
g. To add context, tap the Comment box and provide additional information.
i. Comments are required when rejecting an edit.
ii. Comments are optional when accepting an edit.

h. To accept the edit and recertify your logs, tap Accept and Sign.
i. To reject the edit, add a comment and tap Reject.
5. Unidentified / Unassigned Driving Time
a. If your vehicle has unassigned driving time, you will receive a prompt after
logging into the app / while logging out of the app. You can choose to view
segments or postpone.

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b. If you tap View Segments you will be taken to a screen showing all unassigned
drive time for this vehicle where you can claim or reject the segments.

6. Limited / Lost Device Connectivity
a. If your mobile device temporarily loses connectivity, you will see a banner at the
top of the app notifying you of the issue. Tap the banner for more information on
the issue.

Malfunctions
1. If a Malfunction occurs, a red M will show at the top of the app. Tap it for more
information on the specific issue and see the table below for more information.

2. As per the FMCSA, in the case of a malfunction, drivers must:
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a. Note the malfunction and provide written notice to the motor carrier within 24
hours.
b. Reconstruct the record of duty status for the current 24-hour period and the
previous 7 consecutive days (using paper logs), unless the driver already
possesses the records or the records are retrievable from the ELD.
c. Continue to manually prepare RODS until the ELD is serviced and brought back
into compliance (eight (8) days maximum unless the FMCSA grants an
extension).
Malfunction
Type and Code

What It Means

Troubleshooting

Solution

Power
Compliance
Malfunction

(P)

ELD recorded 30
minutes of driving time
without power in a
24-hour period for all
driver profiles.

 Check ignition is on
and restart ELD app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The malfunction will
clear once driving time
without power falls below
30 minutes in the
previous 24-hour period.

Engine
Synchronization
Malfunction

(E)

ELD cannot read
required data sources
(e.g. engine hours) for
>30 minutes in a 24-hour
period.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The malfunction will
clear once the truck and
required data are back
online and/or the total
time without the required
data falls below 30
minutes in the previous
24-hour period.

Timing
Malfunction

(T)

Internal clock drifts 10
minutes from UTC time.

 Ensure your mobile
device is set to acquire
time automatically.

The malfunction will
clear when newly
received telematics data
has a valid timestamp.

Positioning
Malfunction

(L)

GPS cannot obtain a
valid position
measurement within 5
miles of the last valid
position for an elapsed
60+ minutes of driving in
a 24-hour period.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.


The malfunction will
clear once the truck and
required data are back
online and/or the total
time without the required
data falls below 60
minutes in the previous
24-hour period.

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Data Recording
Malfunction

(R)

ELD storage is unable to
save or retrieve required
logs/events.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The malfunction will
clear once the next
generated event records
without an
exception/error.

Data Transfer
Malfunction

(S)

Internal monitoring of the
data transfer test fails
three (3) consecutive
times. ELD cannot send
telematics data via Web
services/Email.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 Confirm mobile device
has cellular service,
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The malfunction will
clear once the next data
transfer test passes
without issue.

Other
Malfunction

(O)

The (O) Other ELD
identified malfunction is
not supported at this
time.

NA

NA

Data Diagnostic Events
1. If a Data Diagnostic Event occurs, a red D will show at the top of the app. Tap it for
more information on the specific issue and see the table below for more information.

Diagnostic
Event and
Code

What It Means

Troubleshooting

Solution

Power Data
Diagnostic

(1)

ELD does not power on
within 1 minute of engine
start or loses power
unexpectedly.

 Check ignition is on and
restart ELD app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The diagnostic event will
clear once the ELD
receives power within the
expected time frame.

Engine
Synchronizati
on Data
Diagnostic

(2)

ELD unable to read
engine data (e.g. speed)
within 5 seconds of need.

 Restart truck.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The diagnostic event will
clear once the truck and
required data are back
online.

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Missing Data
Elements Data
Diagnostic

Required data (e.g.
odometer) missing or
incomplete.

 Manually annotate
log(s) missing data, as
needed.

The diagnostic event will
clear once the driver
provides the missing
information.

Internal monitoring of the
data transfer test has
failed in the past 7 days.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 Confirm mobile device
has cellular service.

The diagnostic event will
clear once the next data
transfer test passes
without issue.

>30 minutes of
unassigned driving
detected in a 24-hour
period.

 Ensure the correct truck
is selected when on duty.
 Driver(s) must review
unidentified driving time
in the app and claim logs
(if responsible).

The diagnostic event will
clear when driving time
logged under the
unidentified driver profile
for the current 24-hour
period and the previous 7
consecutive days  15
minutes.

The Other ELD-identified
diagnostic event is not
supported at this time.

NA

NA

(3)
Data Transfer
Data
Diagnostic
(4)
Unidentified
Driving
Records Data
Diagnostic
(5)

Other
ELD-identified
Diagnostic
Event
(6)

In the event of malfunctions and/or data diagnostic events, follow the troubleshooting steps in
the tables above and contact your carrier or Class8 support, as needed.

Exemptions
1. Adverse Driving extends total driving time and total shift time by a maximum of two
hours.
a. To apply this exemption, add a remark to your current logs stating you are
claiming the Adverse Driving exemption. The logs will be time stamped with this
remark.
b. You may still see an HoS violation on your logs if you exceed your
allowable hours of service but the Adverse Driving exemption will be noted
on your logs and will be visible to an inspector reviewing your logs via
inspection mode.
c. See the Edit Your Logs section for instructions on adding remarks / annotations.
2. 16-Hour Short Haul extends shift time by two hours.

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a. To apply this exemption, add a remark to your current logs stating you are
claiming the 16-Hour Short Haul exemption. The logs will be time stamped with
this remark.
b. You may still see an HoS violation on your logs if you exceed your
allowable hours of service but the 16-Hour Short Haul exemption will be
noted on your logs and will be visible to an inspector reviewing your logs
via inspection mode.
c. See the Edit Your Logs section for instructions on adding remarks / annotations.
3. ELD Exempt
a. Drivers that are ELD exempt can still use the app as a logbook by manually
adding logs / statuses.
b. To operate as an ELD exempt driver, an admin / dispatcher will first have to mark
the drivers account as ELD exempt in the Class8 web app.
c. The driver app will show an exempt message at the top of the main screen and
no automatic duty status changes or events will be generated.
d. DOT Inspection mode can be entered by ELD exempt drivers. The exemption
and reason for the exemption will show in your forms and output files.
4. Remember to add appropriate annotations/remarks to your logs when taking advantage
of any exemptions permitted by the FMCSA.

Additional ELD App Features
1. Team Driving
a. To operate as a team, select the same truck as your co-driver(s). The app will
notify you that the truck is already selected and ask you to confirm you wish to
join as a co-driver.
b. Tap Confirm and Join as a Co-Driver to proceed.

2. Settings
a. To access the settings screen, tap the three lines in the top right corner.
b. You can:
i. Review your Profile Details.
ii. View the Class8 Privacy Policy.
iii. View the Class8 Terms of Service.
iv. Select/Leave/Change your vehicle.
v. Logout.

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c. The Profile Details page shows:
i. Driver info.
ii. Carrier info.
iii. Special condition permission status (if set by your admin team).
iv. ELD Exemption status (if set by your admin team).
v. Your current cycle.
d. If you wish to change anything within settings, please contact your dispatch /
admin team.

Additional Resources
If you need further assistance:
 Email: [email protected]
 Call support: +1 888 534-4626
 Monday - Friday, 9 AM ET - 5 PM ET
 Knowledge Base: http://cloudeld-support.zendesk.com/hc

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Class8 Built-In ELD
DOT Instruction Sheet
*Note: This document must be kept in the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) at all times,
and made available to an inspector during a roadside check in accordance with FMCSA
regulation 49 395.22 (h).
The Class8 Built-In ELD is an Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registered
ELD and is compliant with FMCSA ELD technical regulations specified in 49 CFR  395.

Roadside Inspections
1. If you are stopped for an inspection, put your ELD into DOT Inspection Mode so the
officer/regulator can review your logs.
a. From the Home screen, tap the DOT Inspection Mode button.

b. Tap on Begin Inspection and pass your mobile device to the officer/regulator.

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c. To view logs, tap the back/forward arrows at the bottom of the screen.

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d. To exit DOT Inspection Mode tap the back arrow in the top left corner of the
screen.

To send an ELD output file to the DOT:
1. Tap DOT Inspection Mode, then tap the Send Output File button

2. Web Services: Tap Web Services, then tap the Send Via Web Service button.

3. Email: Tap Email and then tap the Send Via Email button.

4. The output file will include logs from today and the previous seven (7) days.
5. If the inspector instructs you to include a comment, write the comment in the text box
shown on screen before tapping Send.

Supporting Documents
At the bottom of the DOT Inspection Mode screen, you can also view the:
1. ELD User Guide.
2. Malfunction Manual.
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3. DOT Reference Card.

6. Tap your preferred file to open a digital copy on the mobile device.

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DOT Inspection Mode Interface

Note that the layout and/or interface may change slightly based on Carrier settings and
app updates.

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Class8 Built-In ELD
Data Diagnostic and Malfunction Events
Drivers Guide
*Note: This document must be kept in the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) at all times in
accordance with FMCSA regulation 49 395.22 (h).

Data Diagnostic Events
1. If a Data Diagnostic Event occurs, a red D will show at the top of the app.

1. Tap it for more information on the specific issue and a screen will show at the bottom of
the page identifying which data diagnostic event(s) is present.

2. Review the table below for more information on how to proceed.
Diagnostic
Event and
Code

What It Means

Troubleshooting

Solution

Power Data
Diagnostic

(1)

ELD does not power on
within 1 minute of engine
start or loses power
unexpectedly.

 Check ignition is on and
restart ELD app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The diagnostic event will
clear once the ELD
receives power within the
expected time frame.

Engine

ELD unable to read

 Restart truck.

The diagnostic event will

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Synchronizati
on Data
Diagnostic

(2)

engine data (e.g. speed)
within 5 seconds of need.

 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

clear once the truck and
required data are back
online.

Missing Data
Elements Data
Diagnostic

Required data (e.g.
odometer) missing or
incomplete.

 Manually annotate
log(s) missing data, as
needed.

The diagnostic event will
clear once the driver
provides the missing
information.

Internal monitoring of the
data transfer test has
failed in the past 7 days.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 Confirm mobile device
has cellular service.

The diagnostic event will
clear once the next data
transfer test passes
without issue.

>30 minutes of
unassigned driving
detected in a 24-hour
period.

 Ensure the correct truck
is selected when on duty.
 Driver(s) must review
unidentified driving time
in the app and claim logs
(if responsible).

The diagnostic event will
clear when driving time
logged under the
unidentified driver profile
for the current 24-hour
period and the previous 7
consecutive days  15
minutes.

The Other ELD-identified
diagnostic event is not
supported at this time.

NA

NA

(3)
Data Transfer
Data
Diagnostic
(4)
Unidentified
Driving
Records Data
Diagnostic
(5)

Other
ELD-identified
Diagnostic
Event
(6)

Malfunctions
2. If a Malfunction occurs, a red M will show at the top of the app.

3. Tap it for more information on the specific issue and a screen will show at the bottom of
the page identifying which malfunction(s) is present.

4. Review the table below for more information on how to proceed.
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Malfunction
Type and Code

What It Means

Troubleshooting

Solution

Power
Compliance
Malfunction

(P)

ELD recorded 30
minutes of driving time
without power in a
24-hour period for all
driver profiles.

 Check ignition is on
and restart ELD app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The malfunction will
clear once driving time
without power falls below
30 minutes in the
previous 24-hour period.

Engine
Synchronization
Malfunction

(E)

ELD cannot read
required data sources
(e.g. engine hours) for
>30 minutes in a 24-hour
period.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The malfunction will
clear once the truck and
required data are back
online and/or the total
time without the required
data falls below 30
minutes in the previous
24-hour period.

Timing
Malfunction

(T)

Internal clock drifts 10
minutes from UTC time.

 Ensure your mobile
device is set to acquire
time automatically.

The malfunction will
clear when newly
received telematics data
has a valid timestamp.

Positioning
Malfunction

(L)

GPS cannot obtain a
valid position
measurement within 5
miles of the last valid
position for an elapsed
60+ minutes of driving in
a 24-hour period.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.


The malfunction will
clear once the truck and
required data are back
online and/or the total
time without the required
data falls below 60
minutes in the previous
24-hour period.

Data Recording
Malfunction

(R)

ELD storage is unable to
save or retrieve required
logs/events.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The malfunction will
clear once the next
generated event records
without an
exception/error.

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Data Transfer
Malfunction

(S)

Internal monitoring of the
data transfer test fails
three (3) consecutive
times. ELD cannot send
telematics data via Web
services/Email.

 Restart truck and ELD
app.
 Confirm mobile device
has cellular service,
 If persistent, contact
your carrier to have the
vehicle examined.

The malfunction will
clear once the next data
transfer test passes
without issue.

Other
Malfunction

(O)

The (O) Other ELD
identified malfunction is
not supported at this
time.

NA

NA

In the event of malfunctions and/or data diagnostic events, follow the troubleshooting steps in
the tables above and contact your carrier or Class8 support, as needed.
As per the FMCSA, see the table below for Driver responsibilities and Carrier responsibilities
during ELD Malfunctions.
Driver Responsibilities for ELD Malfunctions
 Note the malfunction and provide written
notice to the motor carrier within 24
hours.
 Reconstruct the record of duty status for
the current 24-hour period and the
previous 7 consecutive days (using paper
logs), unless the driver already
possesses the records or the records are
retrievable from the ELD.
 Continue to manually prepare RODS (on
paper) until the ELD is serviced and
brought back into compliance. A
maximum of eight (8) days of paper
RODS are permitted unless the FMCSA
grants an extension.

Carrier Responsibilities for ELD Malfunctions
 Correct, repair or replace the
malfunctioning ELD within eight (8) days
of discovering the malfunction or a
drivers notification to the motor carrier
(whichever comes first).
 Require the driver(s) to maintain a paper
record of duty status (RODS) until the
ELD is returned to a compliant status.

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