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PULSE Driver Logs
User Guide

Version 1.0
Revision A
August 2019
Part number 900-1111-000

*900-1111-000*
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PULSE Driver LogsUG-August2019
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Contents
Legal Notices

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Introduction 7
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A Glossary

Inspecting a vehicle or trailer

Request DVIR

Review & Submit

Select Resource

Select Part & Defect

Carry over defects

Entering location data

Using the Driver Options

Edit Vehicle ID

Review Logs

Request Logs

Pre-Shift

Post-Shift

Take Exception

Invalidate Exception

Diagnostics

Missing Data

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Unidentified Driver

Roadside Inspection

Lost connection to the vehicle

Driving across international borders

Signing out

Symbols and warnings

Engine or black box connectionstatus

Web server connection status

GPS connection status

Logs pending

No trailer

No shipment

Other warnings

Malfunction and Data Diagnostic Event Indicators

Troubleshooting

Communications

GPS

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1
Introduction
PULSE Driver Logs: Overview
Documentation
Compliance
This user guide explains how to use the Trimble PULSE Driver Logs.
PULSE Driver Logs enables you to complete your driver logs and Driver
Vehicle Inspection Reports, as required by the United States Department of
Transportation (USDOT). PULSE Driver Logs is powered by eFleetSuite.

C WARNING The FMCSA requires that this guide be kept with
the vehicle at all times. Present to Law Enforcement personnel
when requested.

C WARNING DRIVER DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION WHILE
THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

WARNING This tablet contains a lithium-ion battery. As with
all similar products containing lithium-ion battery technology, to
avoid serious damage to the battery and/or device:
- Limit storage and usage to within the recommended
temperature range of 18F to 90F
- Avoid exposing the device to moisture, direct sunlight or strong
ultraviolet light for extended periods of time

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PULSE Driver Logs: Overview
Before you can use PULSE Driver Logs, you must have a mobile user
account within PULSE. Your PULSE administrator will do this for you, and
you will receive an email for you to activate your account and create a
password.
Once you have set your password, you can start using Trimble PULSE
Driver Logs to capture your Hours of Service (HOS) and Driver Vehicle
Inspection Report (DVIR) data.

Documentation
From the home screen, click the
Help icon at the top right of the
application to view the Quick
Reference Guide, this PULSE
Driver Logs User Guide, and the
Service Agreement.

Compliance
The PULSE Driver Logs system complies with United States Department of
Transportation (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA) specifications for automatic on-board recording devices as found
in 49 CFR Part 395.
The Hours of Service Regulations are currently available at:
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/part/395

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Using PULSE Driver Logs
Signing in
Starting PULSE Driver Logs as the driver
Using the Driver Overview screen
Changing your duty status
Taking a Rest Break
Managing shipments
Managing trailers
Viewing the logs
Viewing a DVIR for a vehicle or a trailer
Inspecting a vehicle or trailer
Entering location data
Using the Driver Options
Lost connection to the vehicle
Driving across international borders
Signing out
Symbols and warnings
Malfunction and Data Diagnostic Event Indicators
Troubleshooting
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Signing in
To sign in and start PULSE Driver Logs:
1. Switch on your tablet using the power button.
2. Start your vehicle.

3. Enter the email address and the password you set to log in to the tablet.
Tap Sign In.
The Trimble apps home screen displays:

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Starting PULSE Driver Logs as the Driver
On the home screen, tap the PULSE Driver Logs Launch icon.

PULSE Driver Logs starts.

TIP Wherever an underlined text field appears on the screen, tap once
above the line to show the keyboard. Tap Enter when you have finished
typing to close the keyboard.

Previewing your available driving time
Every time you sign in, your electronic records of duty status (daily logs) is
requested from the web server.

When you receive a message that logs are received or up to date, tap OK to
view your last recorded duty status and current driving time left.
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FAQ What is Gain time at? This is the date (month/day/year) and time at which your Available Drive Time
will increase, presuming that you dont change duty statuses before then. See Using the Driver Overview
screen, page 21 for more information.

FAQ Ive been waiting a long time, but still havent received my logs. What should I do? The system will try
to reach the server for 60 seconds.If the server cannot be reached,you will receivean error messageand must
reestablish communications before signing in. If you have recently signed in to this device, a Stop button will appear
after 60 seconds, allowing you to continue signing in without reaching the server.

FAQ I received a message that there are proposed edits and/or uncertified logs that need to be
reviewed on the eFleetSuite website. What do I do? You will need to sign in to the Driver Portal to
complete these actions, as they are required on logs older than those that can be accessed on the device.

If you are configured to operate commercial vehicles in both the United
States and Canada, you can preview your driving time left for either country
before completing the sign-in process. Tap the flag icon to select your
country setting. All screens, including Driver Overview, View Logs, and
Vehicle Motion, will update to show your hours of service information for
the selected country.

Initial status
When you have previewed your available driving time, tap Status and then
tap the button that best represents your initial duty status. See Changing
your duty status, page 29 for a complete list of buttons and corresponding
duty statuses.

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NOTE Personal Conveyance is enabled from the Web Application,
Driver Setup, and may not be applicable to all customers.
You must enter an annotation (comment) when selecting Yard Moves (ON
YM) or Personal Conveyance (OFF PC). See Changing your duty status,
page 29 for more information about these options.
If you are the first driver to sign in during your work shift, the device
prompts you to confirm the vehicle ID:

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If the vehicle ID has changed or is not correct, tap the pencil icon and
enter or update the vehicle ID.

If the vehicle ID displayed is correct, or you are finished entering the ID,
tap OK. Take care when updating your vehicle ID to validate that the
vehicle ID matches that used by your carrier.

You may be prompted to enter your location if GPS data is not available. See
Entering location data, page 48.
FAQ I dont see a Driving button. How do I record when I am
driving the vehicle? When you tap ON Driver, you are indicating that you
are on duty and preparing to operate the vehicle. The logging device will
detect when the vehicle is moving and record the correct duty status for
you based on the movement of the vehicle.
ON
Driver

Vehicle
moves

Drivers duty status
is recorded as
Driving (Line 3)

Vehicle stops
for 5 minutes

Driver is prompted
whether to remain
Driving or change to
On Duty

ON
Driver

FAQ I dont have a co-driver. Do I still need to tap ON Driver before
I operate the vehicle? Yes. The logging device uses this information not
only to maintain accurate driver logs but also for other record-keeping,
such as determining when Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports need to be
created or reviewed. See Inspecting a vehicle or trailer, page 42 for more
information.

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Vehicle in motion
The message Vehicle in Motion is displayed
at the
bottom of the Driver Overview when the vehicle is moving. While this
message is displayed, the application will not allow any interaction with the
user.
The dialog may display the following additional information:

No driver is signed in. No one is signed in to the device. Sign in as soon
as you are safely able to do so. An audio warning plays when the vehicle
begins moving

Change status to driver. A driver is signed in to the device, but is not in
ON Driver, OFF PC, or ON YM status. An audio warning plays when the
vehicle begins moving

Authorized Personal Use Of CMV (PC). The vehicle is being moved
with the driver in Personal Conveyance status.

Yard Moves (YM). The vehicle is being moved with the driver in Yard
Moves status.

If the person operating the vehicle is in Driving status and has less than one
hour of driving time left, audio warnings will sound periodically.

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Adding or removing shipments
If you are the first driver to sign in during your work shift, you may be asked
to review the shipments added by a previous driver, and remove or add new
shipments.

To remove a shipment, select it on the left then tap Remove.

To add a shipment, enter the ID in the Shipment ID field on the right
and then tap Add.

When the correct Shipment information is shown, tap Next. This will record
the shipments, if any, on your current driver log.
You can also add or remove shipments any time as long as you are signed
in. See Managing shipments, page 32 and Managing trailers, page 34.

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NOTE If no shipment is entered, the No Current Shipments message

displays. Trimble recommends that you tap No, and enter three (3) zeros
(for example), indicating you are not carrying cargo (dead heading).

Review previous DVIR
If the DVIR feature is enabled and you are the driver of the vehicle, you are
prompted to review the most recent Driver Vehicle Inspection Report for
each resource in the current vehicle combination.
If a new trailer has been added or if an existing trailer previously listed has
been removed, you are prompted to complete a Driver Vehicle Inspection
Report for each new or removed trailer. See Inspecting a vehicle or trailer,
page 42.
The Driver Overview screen displays when the sign-in process is complete.
Always review your logs before operating the vehicle to ensure that all
information is true and correct. You are responsible for ensuring that all
records required to be in your possession1 are available in electronic and/or
paper format

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TIP Tap Back to go back and change a response without starting over.
Tap Cancel to discard all previous responses and start the sign- in
process from the beginning.
1 See US 49 CFR 395.15(b)(4) and CA SOR-2005-313 84

FAQ I performed some work after signing out of the logging
device but before signing in again. Can I record that activity now?
Yes, but only if the activity you wish to add was On Duty, not Driving. After
completing the sign in process, go to Options to add Pre Shift time (time
worked just before signing in to the logging device) and/or Post Shift time
(time worked just after signing out of the logging device). Your driving time
left will be recalculated accordingly. Optionally, you are able to use the
Driver Portal to make edits to your log.

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Using the Driver Overview screen
This is the main screen of the application, showing the drivers name,
current duty status, and hours and minutes of driving time left.

Co-drivers
1. Any co-drivers must log in on the main login screen. Tap the down arrow
next to the drivers name:

2. Tap Add Person:

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3. Co-driver signs in with their user name and password, and taps Sign In:

4. To view all drivers who are logged in, tap the down arrow next to the
active drivers name. All logged in drivers will be listed here as possible
drivers. The active person is the one highlighted (Travis Dean in this
example):

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5. Make sure the correct driver is selected, then tap the Logs icon:

6. When their logs have downloaded, tap OK.

7. The screen now shows the Gain Time At, Last known status and
Available drive time for the co-driver instead of the driver. Tap Status.

8. Select a status. The co-driver cannot sign in as the driver while
someone is already signed in as the driver; the current driver would
have to change their duty status to ON Not Driver before the drivers
can switch (the ON Driver option is therefore not available if a Driver is
already active.) The co-driver selects ON Not Driver.
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NOTE One driver must always be signed in with the status ON Driver.
NOTE If you want to change the status of the driver or co-driver, ensure
that the correct drivers details are displayed on the screen before tapping
Status.
To toggle between any logged in drivers and see the Driver Overview screen for a specific driver
who has already signed in, tap the ON / box

Viewing the hours of service details
Available Drive Time is shown in the colored gauge. The color reflects the
approximate driving time left:
Green - more than 3 hours left
Yellow - between 1 and 3 hours left
Red - less than 1 hour left

Tap the circled arrow below Gain Time At to display Driving Time
Details (the time remaining under each applicable hours of service
rule).

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You may need to swipe up and down to view more detail if it does not all
fit on the screen.

If you have uncertified logs or proposed edits that require review, an
orange flag displays over the Options button. See Using the Driver
Options, page 49 and Viewing the logs, page 35 for more information. A
red flag indicates missing data. See Using the Driver Options, page 49.

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FAQ What is Available Drive Time, and how is it calculated?
Available Drive Time is the maximum time in hours and minutes (hh:mm)
that a driver legally may continue to operate a commercial vehicle without
rest. The logging device calculates the time remaining until each
applicable hours of service limit will be reached. The lowest of these is
displayed as Available Drive Time

Work
Shift

Daily

US propertycarrying limits 1

US passengercarrying limits 2

Canada south
of 60N limits 3

Driving

11 hours

10 hours

13 hours

Rest
Break

8 hours

Not applicable

Duty

14 hours

15 hours

14 hours

Driving

Not applicable

13 hours

Duty

Not applicable

14 hours

Off Duty

Not applicable

14 hou

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.1 See US 49 CFR 395.3

2 See US 49 CFR 395.5

3 See CA SOR-2005-313

12-29

FAQ What is the difference between Work Shift rules and Daily
rules? Work Shift rules restrict the on duty time that a driver may
accumulate from the moment the driver reports to duty to the moment he
or she is released from duty. Work Shift calculations do not reset until the
driver has accumulated the minimum consecutive off duty time required by
the applicable US or Canadian hours of service regulations.
Canada has additional rules, called Daily rules, which restrict the on duty
time a driver may accumulate from the start of one 24-hour log period to
the start of the next and establish mandatory minimums for the total off
duty time a driver must accumulate within a log period. Daily calculations
automatically reset at the beginning of each log day.

FAQ What does it mean if driving time left is N/A? N/A means that
the logging device cannot calculate Available Drive Time due to
insufficient data. Review all records of duty status, including paper logs, to
determine your actual driving time left.
FAQ Why do my driving time details sometimes show
Salesperson instead of Cycle Duty? If you are operating in the US
as a driver salesperson1, the typical cycle duty limit does not apply toward
your driving time left so long as you do not exceed 40 hours Driving in any
period of 7 consecutive days2. The Salesperson value shows how long you
may continue to drive under this driver salesperson exception.
1 See US 49 CFR 395.2

2 See US 49 CFR 395.1(c)

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Changing your duty status
1. When you need to change your duty status, stop the vehicle. The
application does not respond while the vehicle is in motion.
2. Ensure that your details are displayed on the main screen. If another
drivers details are displayed, tap the ON / box
containing your driver ID so that the view switches to your details.

3. From the Driver Overview screen, tap Status:
4. Tap the option that best describes your current activity. These options
are available for all drivers.
ON Driver. Choose this when you are on duty and taking control of
the vehicle. The logging device will detect when the vehicle is moving
and automatically record your activity as D (Line 3) when the vehicle
is moving and ON (Line 4) when the vehicle is stopped. No other
driver may take control of the vehicle until you choose a different
status, start a Rest Break, or sign out.

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ON Not Driver. Choose this if you are on duty but not in control of
the vehicle. This will record your activity as ON (Line 4). If no one has
taken control of the vehicle, the automatic motion detection system
will continue to track vehicle movements and report them as
Unidentified Driver events.
SB. Choose this when you are beginning a period of rest in the
vehicles sleeper berth. This will record your activity as SB (Line 2).
OFF Sign Out. Choose this when you are relieved of duty and are
signing out of the logging device. This will record your activity as OFF
(Line 1). To record your status as off duty without signing out of the
logging device, see Rest Break
These additional options may be available if enabled by your carrier:
OFF PC. Choose this if you are relieved from all responsibility for
performing work and taking control of the vehicle for your own
personal use. This will record your activity as Authorized Personal
Use of CMV (PC) (OFF, Line 1).
ON YM. Choose this if you are moving your vehicle inside your
carriers yard. This will record your activity as Yard Moves (YM)
(ON, Line 4).

Taking a Rest Break
The Rest Break feature is used for recording off duty activity during the
work shift. Drivers who use this feature remain signed in to the application,
thereby avoiding the screen prompts associated with signing out of a
logging device and signing back in again.
Drivers should only use this feature if they will return to duty in the same
vehicle before the end of the work shift.
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To begin a rest break:
1.

Tap Rest Break in the upper right of the Driver Overview screen.

2. Tap OK to confirm that you want to start a break now. This will record
your activity as Off Duty (Line 1) without signing you out of the
application
The application determines the minimum rest necessary to improve
driving time, and shows this value as Gain Time At. When the required
rest break time is fulfilled, Gain Time At and Available Drive Time are
recalculated.
To end a rest break:
1. Tap the red Stop Break button in the upper right to display the Status
screen.

2. The Choose Status screen display. Select your status:
ON Driver if you are returning to duty and will be operating the
vehicle.
ON Not Driver if you are the co-driver.
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SB if you will continue resting in the vehicles sleeper berth before
returning to duty.
any button other than OFF Sign Out to return to the Driver
Overview screen and cause Gain Time At and Available Drive Time
to be recalculated.
When you are finished using the vehicle, dont use the Rest Break feature.
Instead, tap OFF Sign Out on the Status screen. This will begin the signout process and trigger a post-trip driver vehicle inspection (if applicable).

Managing shipments
Any driver can use this screen to maintain a list of the shipments being
carried.

TIP If you are adding multiple shipments that are bound for different
destinations, add the shipments one at a time so that each is listed on a
separate line. This allows you to remove individual shipments at each stop,
so that the shipment list always reflects your current load.
1.

From the Driver Overview screen, tap Shipments.

2. The Manage Shipments screen appears. To:
add a shipment to the list, enter the shipping document number (if
applicable) or the shipper name and commodity name, and then tap
Add. The shipment is added as a current resource, and this
information is also recorded on the current days log for each driver
who is signed in.

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drop a shipment, tap on it once to highlight it in the list, and then tap
Remove.

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Managing trailers
If you add or remove a trailer from the vehicle, you must record the
information on todays log. When you remove a trailer, you are required to
complete a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) for the trailer.
If there is no current trailer, a red trailer icon is displayed in the status bar at the top of
the screen:
From the Driver Overview screen, tap Trailers.

1. The Manage Trailers screen appears. To:
add a trailer to the list, enter the trailer ID and then tap Add (or press
Enter on the keyboard). The trailer is added as a current resource,
and this information is also recorded on the current days log for
each driver who is signed in. If you are hauling more than one trailer,
add each trailer to the list.
drop trailers, tap on one or more checkboxes in the list on the left,
and then tap Remove. Tap Home to return to the Driver
Overview screen
2. If the DVIR feature is enabled, you are prompted to create a DVIR when
you remove a trailer, or review the most recent DVIR when you add a
trailer. See Inspecting a vehicle or trailer, page 42.

Viewing the logs
This screen allows you or an official to view your electronic record of duty
status (daily log) for each day required to be in your possession 1. It also
allows you to certify your logs and accept or reject edits to your logs that
were proposed by a user on the host website. If all the details do not fit on
one screen, swipe the screen vertically to scroll.
1See

US 49 CFR 395.15(b)(4) and CA SOR-2005-313 84

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1. From the Driver Overview screen for the driver, tap Logs to see the grid
view (graph of duty statuses) for todays date (month/day/year).

2. Tap the Events/Grid button to toggle between the grid view and a lineby-line detail view.

Use the arrows on either side of the date or swipe the screen side to side
to navigate through your log history.
The Details button displays general carrier, driver, and ELD information.
The Certify button allows you to certify your log for the day displayed.

Contents of a log
A drivers log includes the following information:

Grid
Graph of all duty statuses for each 24-hour period starting at
midnight.
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Total hours.

The grid is color coded as follows:

Personal Conveyance (OFF)
Yard Moves (ON)
All other statuses

Events (Log Details)
Duty status changes and locations
Remarks and annotations
Exceptions claimed by the driver
Edits and requested changes. See Definitions for details
Malfunction and data diagnostic events. See Malfunction & Data
Diagnostic Event Indicators for more information

Details
Log date, time, and time zone
[Canada format only] The cycle being followed
Name of motor carrier
USDOT number of motor carrier
Main office address
Drivers home terminal name
Home terminal address
Driver name and ID
Co-driver(s)
ELD Provider, Registration ID, and Identifier
Vehicles (trucks or tractors), trailers, and shipments
Distance driven1
Total duty hours for the 7- or 8- consecutive day period [US format]
or 7- or 14- day cycle [Canada format] ending today2

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Current odometer and engine hours2
Current location2
Malfunction and diagnostic indicators
1 Excluding any distance traveled while operating a CMV as a personal conveyance
2 Visible only when viewing a log for the current date

Certify a log
Displays a prompt to certify your log for the date displayed
You must enter your password when certifying your logs
FAQ If I am off duty for several days in a row, do I have to certify
each day? If you have been continuously off duty for multiple days, display
the log for the last day on which you were off duty, and tap the Certify
button. You will be prompted to certify the range of dates encompassed by
that off duty event.

FAQ Why am I being asked to certify my log again? You can only
certify logs that are complete. Any new status change, log edit or
annotation, or accepting a proposed edit will require that you re-certify your
log.

FAQ What if I need to certify logs that are not available on the
mobile device? You will only be able to certify the previous 7 or 14 days on
the mobile device, depending on your driver type. You can certify older logs
through the Driver Portal.

Accept or reject log edits
If a non-driver host user has proposed an edit to your log, you will need to
Accept or Reject the edit either from the Driver Portal or through the Logs
page on the device.
To view a proposed edit, navigate to the day of the edit, then tap Events.
Scroll through the events to locate the proposed edit, shown in red. You can
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requires review. See Driver Options for more information. Tap the proposed
event and tap Accept or Reject. To add a a comment to the event, tap
Annotate.
FAQ What happens if I reject an edit? The event will be displayed as
Inactive - Rejected. Your availability will not be affected and you will not
need to re-certify the log.

FAQ What happens if I accept an edit? The event becomes an active
event in your log. Your availability is recalculated accordingly and you will
need to re-certify the log.

FAQ What if an edit was proposed for a date that is not available
on the mobile device? You will only be able to view the previous 7 or 14
days on the mobile device, depending on your driver type. You can review
older logs and accept or reject edits through the Driver Portal.

Viewing a DVIR for a vehicle or a trailer
This screen allows you or an official to view the most recent Driver Vehicle
Inspection Report for any resource (vehicles, trailers, etc.) in the vehicle
combination. You can also start a new DVIR during your shift.

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1. On the Driver Overview screen for any driver, tap DVIR1 to see the
report for the first available resource (typically the vehicle).

A Driver Vehicle Inspection Report includes the following information:

Resource type (Vehicle or Trailer) and ID

Odometer2

Location of vehicle when the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report was
created

Defects or deficiencies noted, or No Defects.

Report creation details:
Driver

Date3 and time
Repair certification details (if applicable):
Certifying agent or driver
Date3 and time
Repairs Made or Repairs Not Necessary

Driver review/acknowledgment details:
Driver
Date3 and time
Safe to Operate or Unsafe to Operate

1 Visible only if the DVIR feature is enabled; selectable only if a Driver Vehicle
Inspection Report is available for viewing.
2 Visible only when viewing a DVIR for a Vehicle.
3 Displayed in month/day/year format.

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Creating or editing a DVIR
1. To begin a new DVIR at any time, tap DVIR.

2. Tap + Add DVIR.

Once you have started an open DVIR, you can toggle between the
Certified or Opened DVIR, and edit or add to the open DVIR (tap Edit
DVIR).

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Inspecting a vehicle or trailer
You are required to inspect the vehicle and trailer at the end of the day. If
you drop a trailer during the day, you are required to inspect it at that time.

Request DVIR
1. When you have selected ON Driver or added a trailer to the vehicle
combination, verify the ID of the resource that you are using, and then
tap Request DVIR.

2. The logging device will request the most recent Driver Vehicle
Inspection Report and refresh this screen when a response is
received. If no previous report is available, you will need to
complete one.
FAQ Ive been waiting a long time without receiving the most
recent report. What should I do? If you have waited at least 60 seconds,
tap Stop to continue the inspection process without a response from the
web server. If a previous un-reviewed report is already stored on the logging
device, it will be presented for you to review. If not, perform your own
inspection and create a new DVIR listing any defects you find.

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Review & Submit
1. If a previous report is presented for you to review, use the arrow buttons
to scroll through the report and review all the information provided. See
Entering location data, page 48.

2. If any defects are listed, verify that a statement is present certifying that
the defects were repaired or that repair is not needed. Be sure to review
all defects for each resource in the current vehicle combination. When
you are done with the review, tap Next to show the acknowledgment
screen.
3. Tap Yes if you are satisfied with the vehicles condition, otherwise tap No.

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4. If you tap No and there are any unresolved defects listed on the report,
you must also select Complete or Not Needed for Repair Status.
5. Tap Done to submit the report.

Select Resource
When it is time to create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report, a list of
resources subject to inspection is shown. Tap once on a resource to
highlight it and then tap the appropriate button.

No Defects. Choose this to report that the resource is free of defect or
deficiency.

Add Defects. Choose this to note one or more defects for the resource.

A resource ID shown in blue with a message of No Defects or Defects
Added on the right indicates that you have completed a DVIR for that
resource during the current inspection process, or that an unrepaired
defect has been carried over from a previous report. You must complete a
DVIR for all resources in the list to move to the next screen. See Carry over
defects, page 47.
1 US 49 CFR 396.11 requires a report to be prepared at the completion of each
days work on each vehicle operated; CA NSC Standard 13 requires a report to be
completed once every 24 hours.

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Select Part & Defect
When you tap Add Defects or Edit Defects, a list of parts is shown for the
selected resource.
1. Tap once on a part to highlight it, and then select one or more defects
from the list on the right.

All defect lists include an option for Other, where you can type in your
own description.

2. Repeat this process for each defective part.
3. Tap Done to return to the Select Resource screen.
4. After inspecting all resources, tap Finish if there are no defects to
report, or tap Next to show the Review & Submit screen.

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NOTE Part names and defect descriptions are specific to the type of
resource (vehicle or trailer) currently selected for inspection. Both lists can
be customized by your motor carrier.

Carry over defects
In some cases, the previous DVIR for an asset may include a defect that was
certified as Repairs Not Necessary. This suggests that the defect or
deficiency may still exist, but that repair is not required in order for the
vehicle to be operated safely.
The logging device will carry over such defects to the next Driver Vehicle
Inspection Report. You will be notified when beginning a new inspection
report if the previous report has such defects. You may add to or edit these
defects as needed before submitting your new inspection report.

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Entering location data
The logging device uses GPS to determine the vehicles location at the time
of each duty status change and driver vehicle inspection. If valid
coordinates cannot be obtained from GPS, you are prompted to enter the
location.

TIP If the logging device frequently prompts you to enter location data,
check the GPS antenna to ensure that it has not become loose or been
disconnected.
GPS entry consists of the following fields:

Type. Choose from City/State, Intersecting Highways, Highway/Mile
post, or Highway/Service Plaza.

Name: (Optional) Enter the customer name or landmark where the
status change or inspection took place. This name appears in the
Events view of your driver logs to provide additional context for your
activities. See Viewing the logs, page 35.

City. Enter the name of the city. If outside city limits, enter the name of
the nearest city, town, or other population center

State/Province. Select the state, province, or territory.

If GPS coordinates are not available when the automatic motion detection
system records a status change, the driver must enter the location of that
change after the vehicle stops moving.
If there is a red flag over the Options button:
1. Tap on it and then tap Missing Data. The Location Data Entry screen
displays.
2. Verify the date (month/day/year) and time at the top of the screen for
each duty status change before entering the location where that change
occurred.
3. Enter an annotation to document the change.

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Using the Driver Options
The Driver Options provide a way to record additional information on your
logs, synchronize logs with the web server, view system diagnostics, and
other functions.

To access the options, on the Driver Overview screen, tap Options. The
following options are available based on the current downloaded logs:

Edit Vehicle ID, page 50

Review Logs, page 50

Request Logs, page 50

Pre-Shift, page 50

Post-Shift, page 51

Take Exception, page 51

Invalidate Exception, page 52

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Diagnostics, page 52

Missing Data, page 52

Unidentified Driver, page 52

Roadside Inspection, page 53

Edit Vehicle ID
This option allows you to update the Vehicle ID if the device was provisioned
incorrectly or if the Vehicle ID has changed.

Review Logs
This option is visible if you have uncertified logs or if a non-driver host user
has proposed an edit to your log that requires your attention. Tapping this
option will take you to the log(s) requiring review. See Certify a log, page 38
and Accept or reject log edits, page 38 for more details.

Request Logs
This option allows you to synchronize electronic records with the web
server at any time during your trip. Use this if you need to:

Download amendments to your logs for the current or previous day(s).

Download notes for a DVIR after it has been reviewed.

Download inspection checklists and other configuration settings that
have changed since you signed in.

This option is disabled if the logging device is unable to open a connection
to the web server. See Symbols and warnings, page 57.

NOTE Depending on the wireless network used, excessive log requests
may lead to overages on your carriers data plan. Use this feature only as
necessary.

Pre-Shift
This option allows you to record On Duty, not Driving time worked just prior
to signing in.
This option is enabled for up to 48 hours after the sign-in process is
complete if the drivers previous status was Off Duty.

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1. Select the date (month/day/year) and time that the pre-shift activity
started and verify the total time to be added.
2. Add an annotation when prompted to document the reason for the
change.
Your Available Drive Time is recalculated accordingly.

Post-Shift
This option allows you to record On Duty, not Driving time worked just after
the driver last signed out.
This option is enabled for up to 48 hours after the sign-in process is
complete if the drivers previous status was Off Duty.
1. Select the date (month/day/year) and time that the post-shift activity
ended and verify the total time to be added.
2. Add an annotation when prompted to document the reason for the
change.
Your Available Drive Time is recalculated accordingly.

Take Exception
This option allows you to use one or more of the following (temporary)
exceptions from hours of service regulations. When you take an exception,
your Available Drive Time is recalculated accordingly based on the type of
exception claimed.

100 Air-Mile 1. Relief from the 30-minute rest break requirement and a
limitation of 12 hours of Work Shift Duty. Requires a return to the work
reporting location. Only for property-carrying drivers.

150 Air-Mile 2. Relief from the 30-minute rest break requirement. Work
Shift Duty limit increased to 16 hours on 2 days in a 7-consecutive-day
period or after any 34-hour restart. Only for non-CDL property-carrying
drivers.

16 Hour 3. Work Shift Duty limit increased from 14 to 16 hours. Does not
increase Work Shift Driving limit, and may only be used once every 7
consecutive days or after a 34-hour restart.

Adverse Conditions 4. Work Shift Driving limit increased by up to 2
hours. Does not increase Work Shift Duty limit, and may not be used
during the same shift with 16 Hour.

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Agriculture 5. Relief from all Driving, Duty, and Rest Break/Off Duty
rules. Only used during state-specified planting and harvesting periods

Emergency 6. Relief from all Driving, Duty, and Rest Break/Off Duty
rules. Only used in a declared Federal, State, or local State of
Emergency.

1 Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1)
2 Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR 395.1(e)(2)
3 Available to limited US drivers. Other restrictions also apply. See US 49 CFR
395.1(o).
4 Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR 395.1(b)(1), US 49 CFR 395.2, and CA
SOR-2005-313 76(2).
5 Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR 395.1(k)
6 Certain restrictions apply; see US 49 CFR 390.5 or US 395.1(b)(2), and CA SOR2005-313 76(1).

Invalidate Exception
This option allows you to invalidate a previously-taken exception.

Diagnostics
This option allows you to view identification information about the device,
as well as a general system health check.
Tap-hold System Check to view system details.

Missing Data
This option allows you to back-fill information for duty status changes that
have been recorded in the past. This option is visible only if required
information (most typically the vehicles location) was not available when
the duty status change was recorded. See Entering location data, page 48.

Unidentified Driver
This option allows you to add driving events to your log that were recorded
while no driver was signed in to the device. Unidentified driver events are
recorded any time the vehicle is moved without a driver signed in, or if a
driver is signed in but is not in ON Driver, YM, or PC status. To avoid these
events, always make sure to properly sign in to the device before moving
the vehicle.
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1. Tap Unidentified Driver to load the log date with the unidentified driver
event(s).
2. Review the event details, tap the event and then tap Accept to add the
event to your log, or tap Reject to discard it.
Rejecting the event removes it from your view on the device. Other drivers
and non-driver host users will still be able to view and accept or assign the
event.
When you accept an unidentified driver event, it is added to your log and
your Available Drive Time is recalculated accordingly. The system
automatically places you in an ON Not Driver status following the
unidentified driver event. Both the unidentified driver and following On
Duty event appear on your log with an origin of Unidentified Driver.
FAQ What if I reject an Unidentified Driver event by mistake?
Rejecting the event permanently removes it from your view on the device.
Contact your carrier to have them assign the event to you as a proposed
edit from the host. You will first need to certify your log before the nondriver host user can propose an edit.

FAQ What if I accept an Unidentified Driver event by mistake? If
the driver who should have accepted the event is your co-driver, you can
reassign the event to them. Tap on the driving event and tap Reassign.
Enter your password when prompted, select the co-driver from the list,
enter an Annotation (comment), and click Reassign. Your co-driver must
then enter their password to approve the change. The driving event will be
removed from your log and added to your co-drivers log, and both of your
Available Drive Time will be recalculated accordingly.

Roadside Inspection
This option allows a law enforcement official to review your logs and allows
you to send your logs via email or webservice on the request of an
enforcement official. See Chapter 3, Instructions for Law Enforcement
Officials for more information.

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Lost connection to the vehicle
If the following screen appears, the application has lost connection to the
vehicle. This is usually because the device is powered down or, if the device
is Wi-Fi enabled, the tablet is out of Wi-Fi range.
The application should never lose connection while you are driving. If it
does, you must report this to your supervisor.

You can set a reminder or you can sign out.
If the application has lost connection to the device, it reports that the tablet
is Undocked. When it reestablishes connectivity to the device, as long as
you are still logged in, it will send a remark as Docked.
Do not tap Sign Out unless you are finishing work for the day. For more
information, see Signing out, page 56.
If you do need to sign out, Trimble recommends that you power your vehicle
back on before signing out so that the application can reconnect to the
vehicle. Otherwise your log will not record that you have signed out.

Driving across international borders
PULSE Driver Logs supports driving in the USA and Canada only.
If you drive in both countries, and the system has been set up to reflect this,
you can see your electronic record of duty status according to the
regulations of the country in which you drive.

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For example if the US is your primary driver type, by default PULSE
Driver Logs displays your status according to US regulations. When you
view your driving status, a US flag icon is displayed, and the abbreviated
country name is appended to the Available Drive Time heading:

When you cross the border into Canada, you can use PULSE Driver Logs
to view your duty status in accordance with Canada's regulations
instead. To display your duty status according to another country's
regulations:
1. Tap the flag icon. A menu that contains the list of countries is displayed:

2. Tap the country that you want to select. The display now shows your
record of duty status according to the rules of the country that you
selected:

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Signing out
When you have finished your shift or are done using the vehicle, tap Status
and then tap OFF Sign Out.
Do not use the Rest Break feature unless you will be returning to duty in the
same vehicle during your shift.
If the DVIR feature is enabled, you may be prompted to create a Driver
Vehicle Inspection Report before signing out.
You may also be prompted to review your logs on the device during signout.

Tap Yes to be taken to the log(s) that require review. See Viewing the
logs, page 35 for more information.

Tap No to proceed without reviewing your logs.

Tap Back to cancel and return to the Driver Overview.

After the sign out process is complete, the logging device sends your
records to the web server.
FAQ I forgot to sign out of the logging device in another vehicle
before I signed into this logging device. What will happen to my
records? If both logging devices are connected to the web server, a
message will be sent to the previous vehicle to sign you out. Inspect your
records carefully and report any errors to your supervisor. Make it a habit to
sign out every time that you are finished using a vehicle, to protect the
integrity of your electronic records.

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Symbols and warnings
Engine or black box connection status
[Green] The logging device is currently connected to your
engine or the system black box. All drive time is recorded
correctly.
[Gray] The black box or Vehicle Data Service has stopped
sending data to eFleetSuite. Drive events will not be recorded,
and paper logs should be used.
[Red] The connection to the engine has been lost, and drive
events will not be recorded. Paper logs should be used.

Web server connection status
[Green] The logging device is currently connected to your
wireless data provider and is able to send data.
[Amber] The connection to your wireless data provider has
been closed because the logging device has no new data to
send. A connection will be reestablished when there is data to
send.
[Red] The logging device cannot connect to your wireless data
provider. Reasons may include low signal strength or network
service interruption.

GPS connection status
[Green] The logging device currently has a good lock on GPS.
[Amber] The logging device is connected to some GPS
satellites, but not enough to establish a valid position. Location
information must be entered manually.
[Red] No GPS connection available. Location information must
be entered manually.

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Logs pending
The logging device is waiting for driver logs to be synchronized
with the web server.

No trailer
The trailer list is empty.

No shipment
The shipment list is empty.

Other warnings
[Orange] This icon can represent a few different warnings.
Read the text that accompanies the icon to determine what the
warning is and if any action is needed.

Record State Line Crossing1
The logging device cannot obtain vehicle location data
frequently enough to meet International Fuel Tax Agreement
requirements.
Drivers must keep paper records of their route of travel and
miles per jurisdiction until normal location detection resumes.
A warning audio will sound once when the failure is detected
and a different audio will sound when this failure is resolved.
1 Visible only if the IFTA feature is enabled and valid GPS
coordinates could not be obtained for at least 5 minutes

Unidentified Driver
The vehicle is moving but the person operating the vehicle has
not been identified. Stop driving and either sign in or change
status as directed.

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Malfunction and Data Diagnostic Event
Indicators

Power

Engine
synchronization

Device was not powered on within 1
min of the engine receiving power, or
lost power at any point while the
engine was powered on
Device was not able to receive data
from the ECM (or other data source)
within 5 seconds of requesting the
data
Device is missing required information
for reporting on driver logs

Missing required data
elements

Data transfer

Device is unable to confirm the proper
operation of the certified primary
roadside transfer mechanism

Unidentified driving
records

More than 30 min of driving in a 24
hour period is recorded under the
unidentified driver profile

Power

Device lost power during driving
events for a total of 30 min or more
over a 24-hour period.

Engine
synchronization

Device lost connection to the ECM (or
other data source) for a total of more
than 30 min during a 24-hour period.

Timing

Device is not able to synchronize to
UTC.

Device is not able to acquire a valid
position measurement within 5 mi of
vehicle movement for a total of more
than 60 min over a 24 hour period.

Positioning

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Device is no longer able to record or
retain required event data or retrieve
locally-stored recorded logs.

Data transfer

Device continues to fail checks of the
roadside transfer mechanism for
three days following a Data Transfer
Diagnostic event.

Other ELD detected

The PULSE Driver Logs application
has stopped working or is not
responding as expected.

Data recording

See the following tables for ELD malfunction and data diagnostic event
definitions. For general troubleshooting steps, see Troubleshooting, page 61.
Data diagnostics appear on your device when a driver is signed in
to the application. If your device enters a data diagnostic state,
you will see a red triangle icon in the action bar at the top of the
screen. Navigate to your log events to determine the exact type of
diagnostic event that has occurred, and see Troubleshooting, page 61 for
common causes and resolutions.
An ELD compliance malfunction appears on your
device as a pop-up notification icon that sits on
top of all applications. The icon includes the
malfunction description. The example shown is a
Timing Compliance malfunction.
You must document the occurrence of a compliance malfunction and
notify your carrier within 24 hours.
A compliance malfunction cannot be dismissed, it must be corrected
before you continue using the device as an ELD. Refer to Troubleshooting,
page 61 for common causes and resolutions. If you are not able to
immediately resolve the malfunction, you must begin keeping paper logs
until the device is once again compliant. If your logs can no longer be
accessed on the device, you must reconstruct your logs on paper for the
current 24-hour period and the previous 7 consecutive days.

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Troubleshooting
The following tables describe common troubleshooting issues.

Communications
Symptom

System Check screen
shows Failed for Comms;
The comms indicator on
the Sign In screen is red;
Driver logs or DVIR
cannot be downloaded at
sign-in.

Possible Cause

Corrective Actions

Antenna
connections not
solid

Verify the connections
are tight, but finger
tighten only. Turn the
antennas toward the
nearest window or
windshield.

Cellular coverage
issue

Move outside or away
from buildings or other
objects that may
obstruct the signal.
Contact the cellular
provider of your device
and request a coverage
check for your area.

Possible Cause

Corrective Actions

Antenna
connections not
solid

Verify the connections
are tight, but finger
tighten only. Turn the
antennas toward the
nearest window or
windshield.

Physical location
/ coverage issue

Move outside or away
from buildings or
other objects that may
obstruct satellite view

GPS
Symptom
System Check screen
shows Failed for GPS;
Missing locations
appearing on driver logs;
Record State Line
Crossings message on
device.
Device is recording
positioning compliance
malfunctions.

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Ignition
Symptom
Device is recording
engine synchronization
data diagnostic events
and/or compliance
malfunctions.

Possible Cause

Corrective Actions

Ignition wire
incorrectly
installed

Verify ignition wire is
not receiving power
with the engine off.

Device not
receiving engine
data from ECM

Contact your provider
for assistance

Possible Cause

Corrective Actions

Odometer
Symptom

9- pin connection

not properly
installed
System Check screen
shows Failed for
Odometer;
Missing odometer
conflicts appearing on
driver logs;
Device is recording
engine synchronization
data diagnostic events
and/or compliance
malfunctions.

Device not
receiving engine
data from ECM

Installation did not
use 9-pin cables

Verify the 9-pin
connector and any
adapters used for
installation are
connected tightly and
snapped into place.
Contact your provider
for assistance.
Verify that the correct
J1708 or J1939 wires
were used to connect
to the vehicle wiring.
Verify that the
connection point on the
vehicle was not bypassed by some other
connection. Verify that
the data lines used to
connect are live and
sending data from the
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Power
Symptom

Power Failure remarks
in driver logs;
Device shutting down or
rebooting unexpectedly;
Screen does not power
on with engine crank or
when the circular
hardware button is
pressed
Device is recording
power data diagnostic
events and/or
compliance
malfunctions.

Possible Cause

Corrective Actions

Incorrectly
installed power
wire or no power
to the 9-pin
connector power
pin

Verify that the power
and ground wire are
receiving a constant
12 or 24 volts of power
with the engine off.
Verify that the 9-pin
connector and any
adapters used for
installation are
connected tightly and
snapped into place.

Inconsistent
voltage to the
device

Test the vehicles
battery and alternator.
Check for faulty
wiring; exposed or
corroded wiring or
loose connections.

Device is wired
through a master
kill switch

Contact your
administrator for
assistance.

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Touchscreen
Symptom

Possible Cause

Corrective Actions

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Application errors
Error message

Possible Cause

Corrective Actions

Device is recording or
displaying Other
compliance malfunction

Application has
crashed

Reboot and/or
reprovision the device.
Contact your provider
for assistance.

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View the drivers logs
View Unidentified Driver Events
View DVIR

View the drivers logs
This screen allows Law Enforcement officials to view a drivers electronic
record of duty status (daily log) for each day required to be in their
possession1.
1. If you are not already on the Driver Overview screen, depending on
which screen you are on, tap the Home button or the Logs button.
2. On the Driver Overview screen, tap Options, then tap
.
The log grid view for todays date shows.
Tap the Events/Grid button to toggle between the grid view and a
line-by-line detail view. Use the arrows on either side of the date or
swipe the screen side to side to navigate through the log history.
Tap the Details button to display general carrier, driver, and ELD
information.
Tap the DVIR button to display the most recent approved DVIR and
the open DVIR (if applicable).
Use the Transmit ELD Data File button to send the logs via email
or webservice.

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A drivers log includes the following information:

Grid
Graph of all duty
statuses for each 24hour period starting at
midnight.
Total hours.

The grid is color coded
as follows:

Personal Conveyance (OFF)
Yard Moves (ON)
All other statuses

Events (Log Details)
Duty status changes and
locations
Remarks and
annotations
Exceptions claimed by
the driver
Edits and requested
changes. See the
Glossary, page 76 for
details.
Malfunction and data diagnostic events. See Malfunction and Data
Diagnostic Event Indicators, page 59 for more information.

1 See US 49 CFR 395.15(b)(4) and CA SOR-2005-313 84

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Details
Log date, time, and time
zone
[Canada format only]
The cycle being followed
Name of motor carrier
USDOT number of motor
carrier
Main office address
Drivers home terminal
name
Home terminal address
Driver name, ID, license number and state
Co-driver(s)
ELD Provider, Registration ID, and Identifier
Vehicles (trucks or tractors), trailers, and shipments
Distance driven1
Total duty hours for the 7- or 8- consecutive day period [US format]
or 7- or 14- day cycle [Canada format] ending today2
Current odometer and engine hours
Current location
Malfunction and diagnostic indicators

1 Excluding any distance traveled while operating a CMV as a personal conveyance
2 Visible only when viewing a log for the current date

View Unidentified Driver Events
To view all unassigned unidentified driver events recorded by the device:
1. From any of the Grid, Events, or Details screens, tap the driver's name
(top center of the screen).
2. From the drop-down menu, select Unidentified Driver.
3. Use the arrows on either side of the date or swipe the screen side to side
to navigate through the history.

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View DVIR
This screen allows you to view the most recent Driver Vehicle Inspection
Report for any resource (vehicles, trailers, etc.) in the vehicle combination.
1. From any of the Driver Overview, Grid, Events, or Details screens for
any driver, tap DVIR1 to see the report for the first available resource
(typically the vehicle).
2. Tap the tabs at the top left of
the screen to navigate
between the different
resources.
A Driver Vehicle Inspection Report includes the following information:

Resource type (Vehicle or Trailer) and ID

Odometer2

Location of vehicle when the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report was
created

Defects or deficiencies noted, or No Defects.

Report creation details:
Driver
Date3 and time

Repair certification details (if applicable):
Certifying agent or driver
Date3 and time
Repairs Made or Repairs Not Necessary

Driver review/acknowledgment details:
Driver
Date3 and time
Safe to Operate or Unsafe to Operate

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If the driver has started a new DVIR during their shift, you will have the
option to toggle between the Certified or Opened DVIR.
1 Visible only if the DVIR feature is enabled; selectable only if a Driver Vehicle
Inspection Report is available for viewing
2 Visible only when viewing a DVIR for a Vehicle
3 Displayed in month/day/year format

Inspection Complete
Upon completion of the roadside inspection, tap Home to return to the
Driver Overview screen.

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A | Glossary

4
Bluetooth Pairing for TDI610 (Tablet)
Accessing the Bluetooth Connection
If this is a brand new tablet, the Setup Bluetooth Connection screen will be presented upon
logging in to the PULSE Driver Log application.

If not, The Setup Bluetooth Connection screen can be accessed by two (2) methods:
1.
2.

If authenticated into the FM Logs or PD Logs app, click on the Settings Icon
and
select Setup Bluetooth Connection
If not authenticated, Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification
center, tap on BLUETOOTH, select BLUETOOTH CONSOLE at the top of the screen, and
select SETUP BLUETOOTH CONNECTION at the bottom of the screen

Pairing a Tablet to a TVG670/675
Upon accessing the Setup Bluetooth Connection screen, the tablet will start scanning for
available TVG devices.

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NOTE: If the device you are looking for does not appear in the list, make sure you are near
the vehicle and that the vehicle has been recently started and tap the Search Devices
button to look for any new devices that have become available.

To select the device to pair perform one of the following:
1. Select the device from the left hand list
a. Tap the Scan Device button on the right side of Fig.1 to open the barcode
scanner. This can be used to scan the barcode for the serial number of the TVG from
the driver side door jamb of the vehicle.

A Bluetooth pairing request will pop up to verify the correct device has been selected.
Verify that the device name is correct and tap the OK button if this looks correct. At this
time the tablet is successfully paired with the TVG.

Disconnecting a Tablet
From the Setup Bluetooth Connection screen, tap Disconnect Device at the bottom left. A
confirmation dialog will be presented, If this is correct, tap Yes.

Fig.4

Checking Pairing Status
To view what TVG the device is paired with, Swipe down from the top of the screen to
open the notification center. In the bluetooth section (Fig.3), The device that is currently
paired to the device will be listed.

Moving the tablet to a different vehicle
If you want to use the tablet in a different vehicle, follow the above steps.
It is recommended that you disconnect from one TVG before pairing with
another TVG.
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Glossary
This section explains some of the terms used in this manual.
Available drive time

This is the maximum time in hours and
minutes (hh:mm) that a driver can continue
operating a commercial motor vehicle
without rest. The application keeps track of
the time remaining until each applicable
hours of service limit will be reached. The
lowest of these times is displayed as the
available drive time.

Comms

Cellular communications

Driving.

Driver status

Choose this status when you are On Duty
and taking control of the vehicle. The
application will detect when the vehicle is
moving and automatically record your
activity as D (Line 3) when the vehicle has
moved 0.5 miles (configurable) and ON (Line
4) when the vehicle is stopped for 5 minutes
(configurable).

DVIR

The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report that
drivers are required to complete at the end of
each days work. A DVIR is required for each
vehicle and trailer operated. The DVIR is
automatically completed by the application
after the driver has inspected the vehicle or
trailer.

ELD

Electronic Logging Device

Gain time in

This reflects the minimum time that must
pass until the drivers Available drive time
will increase, presuming that the drivers
duty status does not change. For example,
the time remaining until the end of a rest
break.

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GPS

Global Positioning System is a worldwide
satellite navigational system, made up of 24
satellites orbiting the earth and their
receivers on the earths surface. The GPS
satellites continuously transmit digital radio
signals so that up-to-the-minute information
may be used in location tracking, navigation
and other location or mapping technologies.

HOS

Most drivers must follow the Hours of
Service (HOS) Regulations if they drive a
commercial motor vehicle.

Inactive - Changed

A log event that was edited and is no longer
the active event

Inactive - Rejected

A requested edit that was rejected and was
not applied to your log

Inactive - Requested

A log edit that has been requested by a nondriver host user but has not yet been applied
to your log

OBC

On-Board Computer. This is a generic term
for the TVG device.

OFF

Off Duty.

Off Duty status

Choose this status when you are relieved of
duty and are signing out of the application.
This will record your activity as OFF (Line 1).
To record your status as Off Duty without
signing out of the application, see Taking a
Rest Break, page 30.

OFFPC

Off duty, and preparing to use the vehicle to
make a personal trip.

On Duty Not Driving (Line 4).

ON (D)

Signed in as the driver but the vehicle has
not yet moved 0.5 miles (configurable) after
the last 5-minute stop (also configurable).

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On Duty status

Choose this status if you are On Duty but not
in control of the vehicle. This will record your
activity as ON (Line 4). If no one has taken
control of the vehicle, the automatic motion
detection system will continue to track
vehicle movements and report them to your
carrier as Unknown Driver events.

Personal Conveyance

Sleeper Berth (Line 2).

Sleeper Berth status

Choose this status when you are beginning a
period of rest in the vehicles sleeper berth.
This will record your activity as SB (Line 2).

TVG device

The TVG device is installed in the vehicle. It
captures information on the position, speed
and direction of the vehicle, and the time of
the record. It also captures diagnostic
information directly from the vehicle bus
and, if it is a Wi-Fi enabled TVG device,
provides Wi-Fi access-point capability,

Yard Moves

C WARNING The FMCSA requires that this guide is kept with
the vehicle at all times. Present to Law Enforcement personnel
when requested.

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