ELD System
Specifications:
- Product Name: KNIGHT ELD
- Product Type: Electronic Logging Device (ELD) System
- Website: knighteld.com
- Features:
- Automatic Hours of Service (HOS) calculation and violation
alerts - DOT Inspection Mode for showing logs on phone or tablet
- Compliant with multiple HOS rules
- Electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
- Compliance monitoring and alerts
- Real-time fleet tracking
- Automatic IFTA state mileage reporting
- Access permissions management
- Automatic Hours of Service (HOS) calculation and violation
Product Usage Instructions:
ELD Components:
Things You Need To Stay Compliant:
- Logging Device
- Logbook App Tablet/Smartphone
Simply plug Electronic Logging Device into a vehicle ECM port
and start recording driving hours and miles automatically.
Logbook app connects to Electronic Logging Device via Bluetooth
and displays recorded driving time to a driver.
Install & Connect ELD:
- Locate ECM (diagnostic) port: Locate the ECM
port inside your vehicle. - Install ELD: Plug the provided cable into the
vehicle ECM and attach the other end to the ELD device. - Log into ELD Logbook App: Log in with your
credentials on a tablet/smartphone. - Connect ELD: Select a vehicle and connect to
ELD via Bluetooth.
Driving with ELD:
Once connected, your driving time will be captured automatically
when the vehicle is moving at 5 mph or more.
Duty status changes to Driving when the vehicle is in motion.
Other features are disabled in Driving mode for safety.
You can change duty status when stopped by tapping on the status
circle. App will remind you to select a status.
Available driving hours, breaks, on-duty limits, and off-duty
time are calculated automatically.
Duty Status:
Visual notifications and sound warnings help you avoid service
violations and stay compliant.
FAQ:
Q: Can I use my own tablet/smartphone with the KNIGHT ELD
system?
A: Yes, the ELD system works great with most tablets and
smartphones. You can use your own device or purchase devices and
data plans from us for seamless integration.
Q: How quickly can I install the ELD in my vehicle?
A: The ELD can be installed within minutes. Simply locate the
ECM port in your vehicle, plug in the provided cable, and connect
to the ELD device following the instructions provided.
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ELD System
KNIGHT ELD solution ensures FMCSA compliance and delivers superior safety and productivity for any fleet
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Main Features
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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 fleet managers, compliance officers, drivers, accountants, brokers and customers
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ELD Components
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Things You Need To Stay Compliant
Logging Device
Logbook App Tablet/Smartphone
Simply plug Electronic Logging Device into a vehicle ECM port and start recording driving hours
and miles automatically.
Logbook app connects to Electronic Logging Device via bluetooth and displays recorded
driving time to a driver.
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
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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 fleet 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
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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
Available driving hours, required breaks, on-duty limits and required
off-duty time are calculated automatically
Warnings
Visual notifications and sound warnings help you to avoid hours of
service violations and stay compliant
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Duty Status
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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 simplifies training and prevents log errors.
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Driving
Current Status
Current duty status is always displayed on Status page inside of status circle along with available or reset hours.
Change Status
Tap the status circle, select your current status, add a note if necessary (i.e. pre-trip inspection) and press “Update” button.
Personal/Yard
Personal Use Off-duty and Yard Move On-Duty statuses must be
configured and allowed by a fleet manager.
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Today’s Log
Tap on TODAY’s log to view & manage your current log.
Logs History
View past logs & violations if any. Tap on a log you
would like to view or edit.
Graph Grid
Similar to paper logs, view your hours or service on the
graph grid.
Logs
Managing logs has never been easier
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Statuses/Events
Tap on a specific status in the events section to view location and notes.
Edit/Insert Status
Press on “Pencil” to edit or “+” to insert a past duty status.
Certify Log
Tap “Certify” and sign your log when your shift ends.
Add DVIR
Tap “+” to add pre-trip or post-trip inspection report
Defects
Select defects (if any) from the list and sign DVIR
Correct Defects
Notify mechanic if defects need to be corrected
DVIRs
Paper-free DVIRs save time for drivers
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Review last DVIR
Tap on DVIR to review and to confirm the issues have been resolved
DVIRs History
Review past DVIRs to prevents compliance errors
Edit DVIR
Tap “…” button to edit DVIR and to fix any errors
Easy to Use & to Navigate
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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
Compliance Dashboard
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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 fines
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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Documents / Resources
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References
- knighteld.comknighteld.com
- User Manualmanual.tools