User manual for "POWERTRUCKS ELD"

POWERTRUCKS ELD
ELD System
POWERTRUCKS ELD ensures FMCSA compliance and
delivers superior safety and productivity for any eet

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POWERTRUCKS ELD - Electronic Logging Device

Main Features
ELD Compliance and much more

Automatic HOS
Automatic hours of service calculation and violation alerts.
Automatic recording of driving time, miles and locations.

DOT Inspection Mode
Simply show logs on your phone or tablet.
No printer needed.

Multiple HOS Rules
Compliant with multiple HOS rules including
Property/Passenger 60-hour/7-day & 70-hour/8-day.

Electronic DVIR
Vehicle inspection reports are created and
submitted in seconds.

Compliance Monitoring
Monitor your drivers hours of service logs and DVIRs.
Receive alerts to prevent violations.

Fleet Tracking
Track your vehicles in real time and view their
location history.

IFTA reporting
Automatic IFTA state mileage reporting saves you
time and money.

Access Permissions
Manage permissions for eet managers, compliance
ofcers, drivers, accountants, brokers and customers

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ELD Components
Things You Need To Stay Compliant

Logging Device

Simply plug Electronic Logging
Device into a vehicle ECM port
and start recording driving hours
and miles automatically.

Logbook App

Logbook app connects to
Electronic Logging Device via
bluetooth and displays recorded
driving time to a driver.

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Tablet/Smartphone

ELD & App work great with most
tablets and smartphones. Use your
own or purchase devices and data
plans from us.

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Install & Connect ELD
ELDs are installed within minutes

Locate ECM (diagnostic) port
Locate ECM (diagnostic) port inside of your vehicle. Look for 9-pin or 6-pin circular
ports in heavy duty vehicles. Look for OBDII port in light/medium duty vehicles.

Install ELD
Simply plug the provided cable into a vehicle ECM (diagnostic) and attach the other
end to the ELD device. The dual fastener is provided for dash mounting.

Log into ELD Logbook App
Log in to ELD Logbook App on your tablet/smartphone with a username and password
created during a sign up process or provided by a eet manager.

Connect ELD
Select a vehicle from a list of available vehicles and your device will attempt to
connect to ELD via Bluetooth. Green Bluetooth indicator at the top right corner
means you are ready to start using ELD.

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Driving with ELD
Once ELD connected, your driving time will be captured automatically.
Once your vehicle is moving at 5 mph or more, your duty status is switched to Driving.
Your logs and others features are not available while in Driving mode due to safety reasons.
Once your vehicle is stopped, you may change your duty status by tapping on the
status circle. The app will remind you to make a selection in 5 minutes. If no
selection is made, your duty status will be switched to On Duty.

Hours

Warnings

Available driving hours, required
breaks, on-duty limits and required
off-duty time are calculated
automatically

Visual notications and sound
warnings help you to avoid hours of
service violations and stay
compliant

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Duty Status
Set duty status with just two-clicks. Status is updated automatically when driving starts or
stops, Easy-to-use interface allows drivers to spend less time doing paperwork and more time
driving. ELD simplies training and prevents log errors.

08:00
Driving

Current Status

Change Status

Personal/Yard

Current duty status is
always displayed on
Status page inside of
status circle along with
available or reset hours.

Tap the status circle,
select your current
status, add a note if
necessary (i.e. pre-trip
inspection) and press
Update button.

Personal Use Off-duty and
Yard Move On-Duty
statuses must be
congured and allowed by
a eet manager.

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Logs

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Managing logs has never been easier

Todays Log

Statuses/Events

Tap on TODAYs log to view
& manage your current log.

Tap on a specic status in the
events section to view
location and notes.

Logs History

Edit/Insert Status

View past logs & violations
if any. Tap on a log you
would like to view or edit.

Press on Pencil to edit or +
to insert a past duty status.

Graph Grid

Certify Log

Similar to paper logs, view
your hours or service on the
graph grid.

Tap Certify and sign your
log when your shift ends.

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DVIRs

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Paper-free DVIRs save time for drivers

Review last DVIR

Add DVIR

Tap on DVIR to review and to
conrm the issues have been
resolved

Tap + to add pre-trip or
post-trip inspection report

Defects

DVIRs History

Select defects (if any) from
the list and sign DVIR

Review past DVIRs to
prevents compliance errors

Correct Defects

Edit DVIR

Notify mechanic if defects
need to be corrected

Tap  button to edit DVIR
and to x any errors

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Easy to Use & to Navigate
Driver-friendly ELD Logbook interface

Easy-to-Navigate
& Simple Menu

Tap Start Inspection
for DOT Mode

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View HOS Rules
and Exceptions

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Compliance Dashboard
Make sure your drivers stay compliant and productive

Current Status
View currents statuses and
locations of your drivers. Click
on a driver to see details.

Real-Time Hours
View real-time hours to avoid
violations and regulatory nes

Violations
Monitor violations in real time
and mitigate compliance risks

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Driver Details
Everything about the driver in one place
Hours of Service
View current status and real-time hours. Available and
reset hours are calculated automatically.

Driver Logs
View current log graph grid and last 14 logs. Click on a log
to see log details. Click More to view historical logs.

Violations & Errors
Monitor violations and errors in real time. View past
violations and mitigate compliance risks.

Details
View driver contact information, current or last known
vehicle and location.

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Logs

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Make sure your drivers stay compliant and productive

View logs
View all current and past logs
up to six months

Filter
Filter by date or driver

Violations
Monitor violations in real time

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Log Details
Log form and events

Log Form
Form and manner errors are displayed automatically.

Vehicles & Trailers
View vehicle & trailer information. Check shipping
documents numbers.

Log Events
Check log events. Click on event to suggest an edit. Click
+ to suggest to add an event.

Log Date
Click on a calendar in the top right corner to change a
date or click <-> to switch between logs,

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