User manual for "Geotab Drive Cloud ELD"
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Drivers Drive App Manual Introduction 3 Hours of Service Compliance 3 Driver 4 System Requirements 4 Android and iOS Setup 4 Android 4 iOS 4 In-Vehicle Setup 5 Logging In 5 Attaching Vehicles and Trailers 6 Verify Logs 9 Claiming Unassigned Logs 10 Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) 10 Changing or Attaching New Vehicles and Trailers 11 Shipments 11 Co-Drivers 12 Drive App Dashboard 13 Information Screen 13 Drive App Hours of Service 15 Status Tab 15 Motion Detection When Driving (While Logged In) 19 Driving in Violation 19 Graph Tab 20 Logs Tab 21 Logs Tab Location Information 22 Logs Tab Manual Logs 22 Ruleset Changes 23 Logs Tab Diagnostic and Malfunction Events 23 Logs Tab Verifying Logs 25 Options Tab 26 Creating a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) 27 Performing Repairs 29 Review 30 Messages 31 Roadside Inspections 31 Ver. 1.2 Back to Table of Contents Drive App Operation Manual 1 Compliance Print 33 Drive App Settings 35 Updating the App 35 Enabling Night Mode 35 Logging Out 35 Complete a DVIR 36 Verifying Logs 36 Setting a New Duty Status 36 Reporting Bugs 36 Add-Ins 37 Revision History 38 Ver. 1.2 Back to Table of Contents Drive App Operation Manual 2 Introduction The Drive App is a tool for maintaining Hours of Service compliance. It is available for Android and iOS devices. As part of the greater Cloud ELD Solution, the Drive App running on a compatible mobile device is used together with a Telematics Device a type of Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and the Fleet Management Application (2017-11 release or higher) to provide end-to-end compliance with federal regulations. The Drive App has four main features: Hours of Service Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting (DVIR) Messaging Software Add-Ins The Drive App is available with the HOS, Pro, and ProPlus rate plans. The content of this manual is divided into a section for drivers and a section for administrators. Hours of Service Compliance The Drive App is self certified as meeting the requirements of FMCSA 395.20 of 49 CFR Part 395 (ELDs). As a motor carrier, before using the Drive App, you must: Know your obligation as a motor carrier FMCSA 395. Make sure every driver has a copy of the Drivers Drive App Manual, Drivers Guide to Data Transfer at Roadside Inspection and the Drivers Guide to Data Diagnostics & Malfunction Events. Make sure every new driver has reviewed the Drive App HOS Driver Instruction Guide and Drive App DVIR. Note:The Drivers Drive App Manual, Drivers Guide to Data Transfer at Roadside Inspection and the Drivers Guide to Data Diagnostics & Malfunction Events must be kept in the CMV at all times. These documents must made available during a roadside inspection in accordance to FMCSA 49 CFR 395.22 (h). Additionally, verify that the driver has a supply of blank records of duty status paper logs sufficient to record the drivers duty status and other related information for the duration of the current trip. Maintain a second (backup) copy of the electronic hours-of-service files, by month, at a different physical location from where the original data is stored FMCSA 49 CFR 395.22(i). The Drive App: Works on a fixed 24-hour period starting at 12 AM. Supports three co-drivers logged in on the same device. Supports all time zones. Supports the following rulesets: Ver. 1.2 FMCSA 7-day/8-day California intrastate Florida Intrastate Texas intrastate Canadian Duty 1 & 2 (currently in Beta) Supports the following exemptions: Back to Table of Contents Drive App Operation Manual 3 Short Haul Non-CDL Short Haul 16-hour Adverse Driving Conditions Personal Conveyance 30 minute rest exemptions on federal rulesets. 24-hour Restart (for oil transport drivers) Oil well Wait Time and 24-hour Restart (available to off duty co-drivers) Off-duty deferral (Canadian, currently in Beta) Yard Move Salesperson Note: All Record of Duty Status (RODS) fields can be edited in the Fleet Management Application. Edited RODS will be permanently identified as having been edited. Driver System Requirements Android Android 4.4 or higher 4.7-inch+ screen (recommended) Capacitive touch screen preferred Built-in cellular modem (3G or LTE) with data connection (Avg monthly data usage: 350MB) 2GB RAM 250MB data storage Built-in GPS Certified by Google, with access to the Google Play Store preferred iOS iOS 6.0 or higher 4.7-inch+ screen (recommended) Capacitive touch screen preferred Built-in cellular modem (3G or LTE) with data connection (Avg Monthly Data Usage 250MB) 2GB RAM 250MB data storage Built-in GPS Certified by Apple, with access to the App Store preferred Android and iOS Setup Android Make sure you have access to the Google Play Store. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled, and Flight mode is disabled. Under Mobile networks, enable Data access over mobile network. Verify that all location services are enabled, and that High accuracy mode is enabled if available. 5. Ensure that Date & time are set to automatic. 6. Verify that Auto-update apps at any time is enabled in the Google Play Store settings. 7. Go to the Google Play Store and install the Geotab Drive App. 1. 2. 3. 4. iOS 1. Make sure you have access to the Apple App Store. 2. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled, and Airplane mode is disabled. 3. Under i OS settings > Privacy, enable Location Services. Then, under Drive App, select Always, enable Use Cellular Data, and set Notifications to Allow Notifications. 4. Under iOS settings > iTunes & App Store > Automatic Downloads, enable Updates and Use Cellular Data. Ver. 1.2 Back to Table of Contents Drive App Operation Manual 4 5. Ensure that the Date & time are set to automatic. 6. Go to the App Store and install the Geotab Drive App. In-Vehicle Setup Your vehicle will need to be equipped with a Telematics Device, a compatible Android or iOS mobile devic