User manual for "HOS ELD"

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User Manual  HOS ELD
UPDATE: 06/01/2023

ELD Mandate Overview
It is important to know that ELDs do not fully automate driver logs. For example, drivers still
have to manually set their duty statuses to Off Duty, Sleeper Berth, and so on. They also
have to manually certify their records. The ELD is a tool to simplify the process of data
collection for a drivers logs.
The HOS ELD connector allows your vehicle to communicate with the HOS ELD app over a
wireless connection. To support compliance with the FMCSAs ELD mandate, it automates the
collection of the following data items:


Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - it is used to automatically associate your records
with a specific vehicle. If you move your HOS ELD to a different vehicle, it will
automatically read the new VIN and use the new VIN in your logs.



Odometer mileage - it is used to automatically fill-in fields in your driver logs.



Engine hours - it is used to automatically fill-in fields in your driver logs.



Engine on/off status - it is used as triggers to automatically record events. A record will
be automatically added to the ELDs logs when the engine is turned on or turned off.



Vehicle in-motion status - it is used as triggers to automatically record events. A record
will be automatically added to the ELDs logs when the engine is turned on or turned
off. When the vehicles wheel speed exceeds 5mph, a duty status of Driving will be
automatically recorded. If the vehicle is no longer in motion, the
ELD will automatically record a duty status change to On Duty Not Driving after 6
minutes if the driver does not manually change their duty status. When the ELD
adapter detects that the vehicle is in motion, the time must be recorded as either
driving, personal use of the commercial vehicle, or a yard move. The time when the
vehicle is in motion cannot be shortened or reassigned to a status of Off Duty,
Sleeper Berth, or On Duty Not Driving



Location - it is used to automatically fill-in fields in your driver logs

Your records are collected and stored in a database on your smartphone or tablet with the HOS
ELD app. However, the HOS ELD (model: BA9000) has internal memory to store events when
not connected to the HOS ELD app. These records will be associated with the Unidentified
Driver account and will be visible to all drivers of that vehicle on the main page of the HOS ELD
app.

Installing the ELD Run App on your Phone or Tablet
Install the HOS ELD application from Google Play or Apple Store on both Android and iOS
devices. Using your android device, go the Play Store and search for HOS ELD.

Setting Up a New Account
After downloading and opening the app, the login screen is open. To create a new account,
press create account at the bottom of the screen. Enter all the required information.

When you sign up for your account, the administrator for the carrier will be notified and accept
you to the carriers team. Once accepted, you will have access to all of that carriers fleet of
vehicles and can select from those vehicles for the days work.
When you sign up for your account, the administrator for the carrier will be notify
Note: Driver account can also be created from HOS ELD web application https://web.hoseld.com

Login
Login using your unique Driver ID or your email and your password.
If you forget your password, press forgot password option. Forgot password page opens. Enter
your email and press Reset password button. Password reset link will be sent on your email
address.



Note: If a motor carrier configures a driver account as exempt from ELD use, the HOS ELD will
advise the driver of this during the login / logout process.

Select vehicle
After successfully login, Logs page is open. On this page, press No vehicle option to open
Select vehicle page. Select vehicle from the vehicles list. You can only select vehicle that is not
used by other driver (marked with a green circle).
Note: When using the HOS ELD to record your drive time, remember to disconnect from the ELD
when you are finished driving for the day. This is the best way to ensure that other drivers will
be able to connect to the vehicle and that the drive time recorded by the ELD appears on the
appropriate drivers logs. To release vehicle, select Release Vehicle button after which this
vehicle can be used by other driver.

ELD DIAGNOSTIC
The ELD Diagnostics feature is a useful tool that allows drivers to view the properties of the
ELD device installed in their vehicle. Once you have selected vehicle, you can access this feature
from Select vehicle page, pressing the

icon.

The ELD Diagnostics screen will appear, displaying various attributes of the HOS ELD device and
selected vehicle that may be useful when contacting HOS ELD Support.

Change your current duty status
On the main Logs screen, tap Current status bar. Update current duty status page opens. Select
duty status and enter required fields.
Duty status options are:



Driving - This option changes the activity to Driving status and the Driver Log begins to
record the driving time. It can be started manually or automatically (If the driver begins
driving the truck without changing the status, the HOS ELD device will sense the
movement. After exceeding five miles per hour, the status will automatically change to
Driving)



On Duty (Not Driving) - After logging on for the first time that day, the driver selects this
button to indicate the beginning of a shift. A Start of Day note is made in the logs.



Off Duty - Moves the driver status to off duty for any type of break except time in the
sleeper berth. To begin recording onduty activities again, the driver must select a different
status.



Sleeper Berth - This option changes the driver status to Sleeper Berth for off-duty time
during longer shifts. According to FMCSA Regulations, drivers on long shifts must have
specific break and rest times.

When the HOS ELD gateway is able to obtain a valid GPS fix, the

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