Ontime Logs ELD Electronic Logging Device User Manual

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Product Specifications

Logging into the Application

Log in to the application using your username and password.
If you don’t have an ONTIME LOGS account, contact your carrier.
If you forget your password, reset it by clicking “Forgot password?” or contact your carrier.

Connecting ELD Device

Your tablet with the ONTIME LOGS application automatically scans for ELD devices when you log in.
When the ELD device is available, it will show a green light indicating it is ready to use.
Select your ELD device from the displayed list after scanning is complete.

Using ONTIME LOGS on the Road

Connect your mobile device to the ELD for automatic recording of driving time.
Your duty status changes automatically based on vehicle speed (Driving or On Duty).
Choose a status (Duty, Sleep, On Duty) in the main window as per your current situation.

Reviewing ELD Logs

Tap the Menu icon on the top left corner and select Inspection.
Begin inspection and show your electronic logbook’s eight-day summary to the officer.

Transferring ELD Records

Tap the Menu icon on the top left corner and select Inspection.
Select “Send ELD Output File to DOT” to transfer logbook data.
Choose a Web service or Email for the transfer method, provide the necessary details, and press Send.

Q: What should I do in case of ELD malfunctions?

A: As per guidelines, ensure drivers have an instruction sheet for reporting ELD malfunctions and record-keeping procedures during such incidents.

Log in to the application using your username and password
- If you don’t have an ONTIME LOGS account, please, contact your carrier.
- If you don’t remember your password, you can reset it by clicking Forgot password?”, or contact your carrier.
Your tablet with the ONTIME LOGS application automatically seans for ELD
- When you log in to your ONTIME LOGS account, the app starts scanning for available ELD devices automatically.
- And the ELD device lights green when it is ready to use.
You should choose your ELD
- Once the scanning is complete, select your ELD device from the displayed list of results.
If the ELD is connected to the vehicle, you can see a green icon on the top left corner of the dashboard
- If it is not connected, the icon stays red with “ELD not connected text.

Once you have connected your mobile device to ELD, your driving time is automatically recorded.
- When your vehicle starts moving and reaches a speed of at least 5 mph, your duty status is automatically set to “Driving”. If the speed of your vehicle goes less than 5 mph, your duty status changes to “On Duty”.
Choose a status in the main window based on your current situation.
- From the statuses in the main window, select “Off Duty”, “Sleep”, On Duty” depending on your situation.
Fill out the location field and put remarks, such as Pre-trip inspection” or “Coffee break” If the location field is left empty, it will be automatically set).

Follow the given guidelines to show your records to the officer

Tap the “Menu” icon on the top left corner and select “Inspection.
Tap “Begin inspection” and show your electronic logbook’s eight-day summary to the officer.

TRANSFER ELD RECORDS TO AUTHORIZED SAFETY OFFICER FOR INSPECTION

Follow the given guidelines to show your records to the officer

Tap the “Menu” icon on the top left corner and select Inspection.
In the pop-up menu, select “Send ELD Output
- File to DOT” to send your electronic logbook data to the DOT.
Afterward, you should choose one of 2 available options through the radio buttons: “Web service” or Email”. As soon as you select the necessary method, write a comment down below. After filling out the form, press the “Send” button.

395.22 Motor carrier Responsibilities

A motor carrier must ensure that its drivers possess onboard a commercial motor vehicle and an ELD information packet containing the following items:
An instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and record-keeping procedures during ELD malfunctions.
The following instructions are under the guidelines outlined in 395-34 A motor carrier must ensure that its drivers possess onboard a commercial motor vehicle and an ELD information packet containing the following items:
An instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and record-keeping procedures during ELD malfunctions.
ONTIME LOGS will monitor and report malfunction data based on section “4.6 ELD’s Self-Monitoring of Required Functions”:
P- Power compliance” malfunction,
E- Engine synchronization compliance” malfunction,
T- Timing compliance” malfunction,
L- Positioning compliance” malfunction,
R- Data recording compliance malfunction,
S- Data transfer compliance” malfunction,
0- Other” ELD detected a malfunction.

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