FRIENDLY ELD ELD System Electronic Logging Device User Manual

FRIENDLY ELD ELD System Electronic Logging Device

ELD System
FRIENDLY ELD solution ensures FMCSA compliance and delivers superior safety and productivity for any fleet

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FRIENDLY 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 fleet managers, compliance officers, drivers, accountants, brokers and customers

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.

Tablet/Smartphone

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

Install & Connect ELD

ELDs are installed within minutes

• ZLocate 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.

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 switcAhed 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

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 simplifies training and prevents log errors.

• 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.

Logs

Managing logs has never been easier

• 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.
• 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.

DVIRs
Paper-free DVIRs save time for drivers

• 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
• 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

Driver-friendly ELD Logbook interface 

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 fines
• Violations
  Monitor violations in real time and mitigate compliance risks

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.

Logs
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

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,

ELD – Electronic Logging Device