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DRIVER OVERVIEWQuestions and AnswersQ: How do I tell which of my HOS limits is lowest(which is being displayed in the Available DriveTime gauge)?eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver GuideA: Tap the arrow button beneath your name to show your availabil-ity details. This shows the amount of time remaining under eachapplicable HOS limit, the lowest of which is displayed in theAvailable Drive Time gauge.Q: What is Available Drive Time, and how is it calculated?A: Available Drive Time is the maximum time in hours and min-utes (hh:mm) that a driver legally may continue to operate acommercial vehicle without rest. The logging device calculatesthe time remaining until each applicable hours of service limitwill be reached. The lowest of these is displayed as AvailableDrive Time.Q: What does it mean if driving time left is N/A?A: N/A means that the logging device cannot calculate AvailableDrive Time due to insufficient data. Review all records of dutystatus, including paper logs, to determine your actual drivingtime left.Q: What is the difference between Work Shift rulesand Daily rules?A: Work Shift rules restrict the on duty time that a driver mayaccumulate from the moment the driver reports to duty to themoment he or she is released from duty. Work Shift calculationsdo 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 restrictthe on duty time a driver may accumulate from the start of one24-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 atthe beginning of each log dayQ: Why do my driving time details show “Salesperson” instead of “Cycle Duty”?A: If you are operating in the US as a driver salesperson1, the typi-cal cycle duty limit does not apply toward your driving time leftso long as you do not exceed 40 hours driving in any period ofseven consecutive days. The salesperson value shows how longyou may continue to drive under this driver salesperson exception.1See US 49 CFR §395.1(c)Canada has additional rules, called Daily rules, which restrict the onduty time a driver may accumulate from the start of one 24-hour logperiod to the start of the next and establish mandatory minimums forthe total off duty time a driver must accumulate within a log period.Daily calculations automatically reset at the beginning of each log day.6

SYMBOLS & WARNINGSENGINE OR BLACK BOX CONNECTION STATUSGPS CONNECTION STATUS[Green] The logging device is currently connected to your vehiclegateway. All drive time will be recorded correctly.[Green] The device currently has a good lock on GPS.[Gray] The black box or Vehicle Data Service has stopped sendingdata to eDriver Logs ELD. Drive events will not be recorded and paperlogs should be used.eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver Guide[Red] The connection to the engine has been lost and drive events willnot be recorded. Paper logs should be used.FLEET MANAGER CONNECTION STATUS[Green] The vehicle gateway currently has a cellular connection and isable to send data.[Yellow] The cellular connection has been closed because the loggingdevice has no new data to send. A connection will be re-establishedwhen there is data to send.[Red] The vehicle gateway cannot connect to make a cellularconnection. Reasons may include low signal strength or a networkservice interruption.[Yellow] The device is connected to some GPS satellites but notenough to establish a valid position. Location information will need tobe filled in manually.[Red] No GPS connection available. Location information will need tobe entered manually.LOGS PENDINGThe logging device is waiting for driver logs to be synchronized withthe Fleet Manager.NO TRAILERThe trailer list is empty.NO SHIPMENTThe shipment list is empty.7

SYMBOLS & WARNINGSMiscellaneous WarningsUNKNOWN DRIVER[Orange] This icon can represent a few different warnings. Read thetext that accompanies the icon to determine what the warning is andif any action is needed.The vehicle is moving but the person operating the vehicle has notbeen identified. Stop driving and either sign in or change status asdirected.eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver Guide[Red] Data diagnostics appear on your device when a driver is signedin to the application. If your device enters a data diagnostic state, youwill 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 diagnosticevent that has occurred, and see Troubleshooting for commoncauses and resolutions.RECORD STATE LINE CROSSINGSThe logging device cannot obtain vehicle location data frequentlyenough to meet International Fuel Tax Agreement requirements.Drivers must keep paper records of their route of travel and miles perjurisdiction until normal location detection resumes. A warning audiowill sound once when the failure is detected, and a different audio willsound when this failure is resolved.8

DEVICE ABBREVIATIONS & TERMSThe following abbreviations and terms are used in records generated by this logging device.eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver GuideACCAsset Control CenterCommsCellular CommunicationsDDrivingECMEngine Control ModuleELDElectronic Logging DeviceELD LoginWhen an authorized user logs in to anELDELD LogoutWhen an authorized user logs out of anELDInactive - ChargedA log event that was edited and is nolonger the active eventInactive - RejectedA request edit that was rejected and wasnot applied to your logInactive - RequestedA log edit that has been requested by anon-driver Fleet Manager user but hasnot yet been applied to your logOFFOff DutyONOn Duty, not drivingPCPersonal ConveyanceSBSleeper BerthTFMTrimble Fleet ManagerYMYard Moves9

DRIVER STATUSPREVIEW AVAILABILITYEvery time you sign in, the logging device will request your electronicQuestions and AnswersQ: I’ve been waiting a long time, but still haven’t received my logs. What should I do?A:eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver Guiderecords of duty status (daily logs) from the server.When you receive a message that logs are received or up-to-date, tapOK to view your last recorded duty status and current driving timeleft.If you are configured to operate commercial vehicles in both theUnited States and Canada, you may preview your driving time leftfor either country before completing the sign in process. For moreinformation see Country Selection.The system will try to reach the server for sixty seconds. Ifthe server cannot be reached, you will receive an error messageand must reestablish communications before signing in. If youhave recently signed in to this device, a Stop button will appearafter sixty seconds, allowing you to continue signing in withoutreaching the server.Q: I received a message that there are proposededits and/or uncertified logs that need to be reviewed on the eDriver Logs website. What do I do?A:You will need to sign in to the ELD Driver Portal to completeTIP: If you entered the wrong login information or do not yet haveenough time available, tap Cancel to return to the Login screen. Reenter the correct information or wait until you have time available andtry again.10

DRIVER STATUSINITIAL STATUSAfter previewing availability, tap Status and then choose the button that best represents your initial duty status. See the Change Status section for acomplete list of buttons and corresponding duty statuses. The screenshot below may be different if Driver Role Selection is enabled.eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver GuideYou will be required to enter an annotation (comment) when selecting Yard Moves (ON YM) or Personal Conveyance (OFF PC). See Change Status formore information about these options.If you are the first driver to sign in during your work shift, the device will prompt you to confirm the vehicle ID. 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. Please use cautionwhen updating your vehicle ID to validate that the vehicle ID matches the one used by your carrier. This is only available if you company has enabled thesetting in configuration.You may be prompted to enter your location if GPS data is not available. See Manual Location Data Entry.11

DRIVER STATUSQuestions and AnswersQ: I don’t see a Driving button. How do I record whenQ: I don’t have a co-driver. Do I still need to tap theA: When you tap ON Driver, you are indicating that you are on dutyA: Yes. The logging device uses this information not only to main-I am driving the vehicle?eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver Guideand preparing to operate the vehicle. The logging device willdetect when the vehicle is moving and record the correct dutystatus for you based on the movement of the vehicle. See thedetails below.On Driver button before I operate the vehicle?tain accurate driver logs but also for other record keeping, suchas determining when driver vehicle inspection reports need tobe created or reviewed.If you are the only driver signed in to the vehicle, you will beautomatically transitioned to Driving status any time the vehiclemoves, unless you are in Personal Conveyance or Yard Movesstatus.ON DriveruVehicle reaches 5mphuDriver’s duty status is recorded as Driving (Line 3)uD (Automatic origin)DuVehicle stops then ignition is shut offuDevice ends automatic Driving event and starts a manualDriving EventuD (Driver origin)DuVehicle stops for 5 minutesuDriver is prompted whether to remain Driving or changeto On Duty or another statusuON DriverDuVehicle stops then device is shut offuNo odometer change when device turns back on (odometer must be available)uOn Driver (when device shut off)12

DRIVER STATUSeDriver Logs ELD Android Driver GuideREVIEW PREVIOUS DVIRQuestions and AnswersIf the DVIR feature is enabled and you are the driver of the vehicle, youwill be prompted to review the most recent driver vehicle inspectionreport for each resource in the current vehicle combination. If a trailerwas removed during sign in, you will be prompted to create a drivervehicle inspection report for each trailer removed. See Driver VehicleInspection.Q: I performed some work after signing out of theThe Driver Overview screen will be shown when the sign in processis complete. Always review your logs before operating the vehicle toensure that all information is true and correct. You are responsiblefor ensuring that all records required to be in your possession1 areavailable in electronic and/or paper format.logging device but before signing in again. Can Irecord that activity now?A: Yes. After completing the sign in process, go to Options to addPre Shift time (on duty time worked just before signing in to thelogging device) and/or Post Shift time (on duty time workedjust after signing out of the logging device).Go to Logs and Events to make additional edits as needed (seeView Logs for instructions). Your driving time left will be recalculated accordingly. You are also able to use the Driver Portalto make edits to your log, including to log dates before thoseavailable on the device.TIP: Tap Back to go back and change a response without startingover. Tap Cancel to discard all previous responses and restart the signin process from the beginning.1See US 49 CFR §395.15(b)(4) and CA SOR-2005-313 §8413

DRIVER STATUSSTATUS CHANGEStarting from the Driver Overview screen, tap Status and then choose the option that best describes your current activity.These options are available for all drivers:eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver GuideChoose this when you are on duty and taking controlof the vehicle. The logging device will detect when thevehicle is moving and automatically record your activityas D (Line 3) when the vehicle is moving and ON (Line4) when the vehicle is stopped. No other driver may takecontrol of the vehicle until you choose a different status,start a Rest Break, or Sign Out.Choose this when you are relieved of duty and aresigning out of the Android device. This will record youractivity as OFF (Line 1). To record your status as offduty without signing out of the logging device, see RestBreak. If the carrier has enabled it, you may have theoption to sign out while remaining on duty.Choose this if you are on duty but not in control of thevehicle, such as if you are a co-driver. This will recordyour activity as ON (Line 4). However, if there is noprimary ON Driver, and vehicle movement is detected bythe logging device, you will be considered the primarydriver and your status will be moved to D (Line 3).Choose this when you are beginning a period of rest inthe vehicle’s sleeper berth. This will record your activityas SB (Line 2).14

DRIVER STATUSAdditional options may be available if enabled by your carrier:eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver GuideChoose this if you are relieved from all responsibilityfor performing work and taking control of the vehiclefor your own personal use. This will record your activityas “Authorized Personal Use of CMV (PC)” (OFF, Line1).Choose this status if you are off duty waiting at a wellsite.Choose this if you are in other sleeping accommodations at a well site.Choose this if you are moving your vehicle inside yourcarrier’s yard. This will record your activity as “YardMoves (YM)” (ON, Line 4).Choose this if you are going off duty but not finishedwith your shift.Choose this if you are switching vehicles, continuing towork in the office or shop, or performing other dutiesthat are NOT associated with the ELD you originallysigned into.15

DRIVER STATUSREST BREAKThe Rest Break feature is used for recordingoff duty activity during the work shift. Driverswho use this feature remain signed in to theapplication, thereby avoiding the screen promptsassociated with signing out of a logging deviceand signing back in again.eDriver Logs ELD Android Driver GuideTo begin a rest break, tap the Rest Break buttonin the upper right of the driver overview screenand 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 will determine the minimum restnecessary to improve driving time, and showthis value as Gain Time At. When the requiredrest break time is fulfilled, Gain Time At andAvailable Drive Time will be recalculated.To end a rest break, tap the red Stop Breakbutton in the upper right to display the Statusscreen.Choose ON Driver if you are returning to dutyand will be operating the vehicle or ON NotDriver if you are the co-driver. Choose SB if youwill continue resting in the vehicle’s sleeper berthbefore returning to duty. Choosing any buttonother than OFF Sign Out will return to the DriverOverview screen and cause Gain Time At andAvailable Drive Time to be recalculated.Questions and AnswersQ: Why wasn’t I prompted for a DVIRwhen I chose to sign out from theStop Break status options?A: Completing a DVIR is considered to be an onduty activity. You must end your break andreturn to duty by selecting ON Driver, thensign out to be prompted through a DVIRWhen you are finished using the vehicle, don’tuse the Rest Break feature. Instead, choose OFFSign Out from the Status screen. This will beginthe sign out process and trigger a post-trip drivervehicle inspection (if applicable).WARNING: Drivers should only use thisfeature if they return to duty in the samevehicle before the end of the work shift.16

DRIVER STATUSeDriver Logs ELD Android Driver GuideADD REMOVE RESOURCESIf you are the first driver to sign in during yourwork shift, you may be asked to review the trailersand shipments added by a previous driver, andremove or add new resources.Tap Remove to remove the selected resourceshown on the left without recording it on your log.To add a shipment, enter the ID in the ShipmentID field on the right and then tap Add. You mayalso add or remove resources after you aresigned in.Tap Next to keep all resources shown. This willrecord these resources, if any, on your currentdriver log.YARD MOVES(AUTOMATIC)Selecting ON YM (On Yard Moves) and cyclingthe commercial motor vehicle’s (CMV) enginethrough power off cycle, the driver will continueto remain in Yard Move status. This will continueuntil the vehicle departs the predefined yardarea or exceeds 20 mph. This requires carrierspredefine yards and the enable the setting.YARD MOVES(MANUAL)Selecting ON YM (On Yard Moves) and cyclingthe commercial motor vehicle’s (CMV) enginethrough power off cycle, the driver will continueto remain in Yard Move status. This will continueuntil the driver selects OFF

The eDriver Logs ELD system complies with and is tested against the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) specifications as found in 49 CFR Part 395 for Electronic Logging Devices, Subpart B. NOTE: This guide is intended to compleme