Prime8 ELD by Gorilla Safety GS0001 User Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Gorilla Fleet Safety

Table of Contents

Prime8 ELD by Gorilla Safety
Getting Started
- STEP ONE: CREATE PASSWORD
- STEP TWO: DOWNLOAD APP
Setting Up The App
USING THE DASHBOARD
Using The App
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Prime8 ELD by Gorilla Safety

Getting Started

STEP ONE: CREATE PASSWORD

Click the link in the email from Gorilla Safety, create password and click “Edit Profile”
Can’t find it? – Access website: www.client.gorillasafety. com and click “Forgot Password” and follow steps
Return to your email INBOX and open email to access link to Create Password

STEP TWO: DOWNLOAD APP

Android Users – Open “Google Play Store” App
iPhone Users – Open “App Store”
Search for Gorilla Safety and Download/Install App

Setting Up The App

Connect Gorilla Safety ELD to diagnostic port of vehicle.
Open Gorilla Safety App
Enter your EMAIL ADDRESS
Enter your Password
Click Login
Terms and Conditions
Agree to Terms and Conditions
(Optional) Send Terms and Conditions by Email
Vehicle Assignment
Vehicle Already Assigned (2 options) Accept assigned Truck and/or Trailer (If applicable) “OR” click DECLINE to select a different vehicle by using Unit ID or VIN Number
Vehicle Not Assigned
Enter Unit ID or VIN Number to assign vehicle
Settings
Select options for Time Zone, Duty Cycle, Exceptions. The pairing of the device will occur automatically. Tap ELD to connect to a new device (if necessary). Click White Box to edit signature. Swipe finger inside box to capture and click Save. Tap “Finish”
Electronic Signature
Tap menu bar. Scroll down and select Edit Signature
Click White Box to edit signature
Swipe finger inside box to capture and click Save
Tap “Finish”
Policies and Procedures
Apply Signature (Completed only once on initial login)
Tap on signature icon of each company policy to apply Electronic Signature
View Policies (Optional)
Click on policy name
Tap Finish
ELD
Main Dashboard Screen
The time shown is the amount of time left Driving, On Duty, or the time until you can begin working again» By tapping Break you will be able to see how much time until you must take your 30 minute break
By tapping HOS recap, you will see the amount of driving time and miles driven during the current duty cycle Connection
Driver is able to confirm that device is connected from Dashboard screen with green ELD light. If the device is not connected a red X appears over ELD logo. Tap menu bar to go settings, tap on ELD to connect Gorilla Safety ELD.
Logbooks
Tap the graph at the top of the dashboard or the logs button in the menu and it will bring you to the logbook screen so you can see the traditional graph and other logbook details
On this screen you will be able to sign and submit your logbook
Change Vehicle:
In the menu bar…
Tap Change Vehicle
Tap DECLINE to select a different vehicle by using Unit ID or VIN Number

USING THE DASHBOARD

Dashboard

Hours of Service
• Duty Status at top of screen: Driving, On Duty, Off Duty, Sleeping
• Countdown Bar: changes color as Duty Status moves closer to expiration
• Click on Bar to go to “Edit Log” page
• LEFT – Time Clock that syncs with selected DutyStatus and Countdown Bar
• Changing Duty Status – Driver taps on duty, off duty or sleeping. When changing driver status a popup window appears with the city and state field and annotation field.
Alerts Envelope
• Alert for completing Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
• Alert for signing completed logbook
• Break, Cycle, On Duty and HOS Recap
• Time Remaining Until Break
• Cycle Time Remaining
• On Duty Time Remaining
• Recap of Hours and Miles for 7 days + current
Map
• Expand – top right of map
• Current Location – top left of map
Logs:
• Edit Log Details
»» Click “Edit” button on bar
• Edit Logbook
»» Tap Graph to Edit Logbook
»» Tap on specific status below graph to edit that Duty Status
»» Slide graph to edit log and confirm correct status is highlighted below
»» Click Save and Back to return to logs
• Certify and Sign
»» Driver taps sign and popup window appears. Statement appears: “I hereby certify that my data entries and my record of duty status for this 24-hour period are true and correct”.
»» Driver is able to select “Agree” or “Not Ready”. Upon selecting agree, electronic signature is applied.
Motor Carrier Edit Acceptance Process
• Driver will receive motor carrier edit notification under logs tab through a pending approval notification. Driver will review the edit for accuracy. Driver will accept or decline the edit.

Using The App

DOT Roadside Inspection Guide

DOT Roadside Inspection
• Driver: Taps DOT icon from dashboard screen. Driver hands device to DOT officer to review EROD’s.
• DOT Inspector: Upon tapping the daily logs icon the inspector is able to view the 7 days plus current for driver logs.
ELD Data File Transfer
• DOT Inspector has option to
• Send CSV file of 7 days plus current for driver over Webservices

CREATING INSPECTIONS

DVIR
• Tap “Begin New Inspection”
• Enter odometer (Required)
• Begin Inspection at FRONT of vehicle
• Inspect each item listed then tap PROCEED TO CURB- SIDE FRONT AXLE
• Gorilla Safety app guides you around the entire vehicle and trailer (if applicable)
Defect
• Click “Defect” if repair is needed
• Enter defect description
• Tap on Camera Icon to take a picture of the defect
• Multiple defects can be entered (if necessary)
• Assess Vehicle Condition
• Unsatisfactory – repair required before vehicle operation
• Satisfactory – condition of vehicle is satisfactory

Driver Instruction Sheet to Transfer Data

DOT Roadside Inspection
• Driver: Taps DOT icon from dashboard screen. Driver hands device to DOT officer to review EROD’s.
• DOT Inspector: Upon tapping the daily logs icon the inspector is able to view the 7 days plus current for driver logs.
ELD Data File Transfer
• DOT Inspector has option to
»» Send CSV file of 7 days plus current for driver over email or
»» Send CSV file of 7 days plus current for driver over Webservices

USING OTHER FUNCTIONS

Driver’s Independent Access of EROD’s
• Driver’s Independent Access of EROD’s:
• Driver will login to www.client.gorillasafety.com and click on link to download the file.

Gorilla Safety ELD Device Components

Gorilla Safety Web Application – required to establish ELD settings for fleet and driver
Gorilla Safety Mobile Application – configured to record and display Gorilla Safety ELD EROD’s for driver
Gorilla Safety Hardware Device – engine tied device with accompanying cable used to connect the ECM to Gorilla Safety Mobile Application

Additional required documentation:

Please keep a copy of this users manual with each driver at all times.
Driver must maintain a supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the drivers duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
An instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and record keeping procedures required during ELD malfunctions.