2BRO ELD Mobile App User Guide
- July 17, 2024
- 2BRO
Table of Contents
2BRO ELD
Mobile APP© – Driver’s Guide Booklet
BEFORE USING THE ELD
Swipe down from the top of the screen and make sure Wi-Fi (or cellular
connection), Location and Bluetooth are enabled. 
INTRODUCTION AND COMPLIANCE
The latest HOS Mobile APP, released on the first half of 2015, is complaint
with US Federal FMCSA title 49 part 395 AOBRD 395.15, 395.16 and the ELD
mandate final rule. There is Certification menu option that indicates that the
mobile APP, mobile device used were self-certified according to federal
requirement.
Regulations the mobile APP is compliant with:
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60-hour/7 days or 70-hour/8 days Rules
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34 hour week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am
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11 hours driving for the day
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14 hours on duty for the day
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Sleeper Berth, Passenger Seat and Personal Conveyance (Use) provisions
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30 minutes break provision
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Canada Cycle 1 and 2 Regulations
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Location recording for vehicle’s engine turned on and off, and location recording every 60 minutes if vehicle is moving
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Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest
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The mobile device warns the driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction
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When the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes or more, the mobile device will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status
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The mobile device (ELD) performs self-test, as well as a self-test at any point upon request of an authorized safety assurance official.
The HOS Mobile APP is not compliant with (exclusions): -
Passenger-carrying vehicles and the states of Hawaii and Alaska
FMCSA registration
As a substitution to an exterior faceplate, a “Certification” menu item will
display the certification image as evidence that the mobile device has been
tested, certified and approved as meeting the performance requirements.
Roadside inspection agent will find the FMCSA registration under Device name:
at.eDash Model Number: Apollo Account types
Driver: Unique, per-driver account used by drivers under 49 CFR Parts 385,
386, 390, and 395 regulations (hereon HOS). This account records duty status
changes (RODS) and allows the export of driver’s records for display, print
and agent output file generation.
Support: Account used by the carrier and ELD manufacturer to setup, configure,
update and troubleshoot the ELD. No duty status changes are recorded with this
account and no access to driver’s record of duty status changes is permitted
under the support account.
Non-authenticated: All operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is
recorded under this account (a.k.a Unidentified Driver) if no driver has
logged into the ELD. Non-authenticated records (vehicle movement and on-duty
time) are stored on the ELD as well as the carrier and should be assumed by a
driver account.
Support personnel
The apollo ELD supports multiple ECM-linked devices including wireless and
wired hardware. For wired devices (e.g. Suntech ST20, CalAmp LMU4230, CalAmp
VeoSphere) the tablet must be plugged to the ECM-linked device at all times in
order to read required ECM data.
For the ELD to properly read required engine data, the vehicle’s engine must
be turned on and running. Please, wait for about 10 seconds, after turning the
engine on, for the engine data to be available.
When an ELD is installed the first time, support personnel must do the initial
configuration and diagnostic of the ELD.
Bluetooth discovery and pairing. ELD Diagnostic
From the login screen select the Support option from the menu (top right
corner). The support personnel will scan for ECM-Link devices. Bluetooth must
be enabled on the phone/tablet. In order to help you identify the ECM-linked
device you need to connect to, some vehicles are equipped with a small decal
showing the ECM-linked device ID:
On the ELD, select the ECM-linked device’s ID
showing on the dashboard’s decal (if vehicle equipped with decal).
Once the ECM-Link device shows in the screen, tap on it and a diagnostic will
be performed on the ELD to make sure all necessary functionality is available.
Once the diagnostic passes, the ELD is ready for driver operation. In order
for the ELD to be compliant several parameters must be acquired from the
vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM) and other internal systems must be
verified.
During the diagnostic, the mobile APP will begin collecting the necessary
engine data. Support personnel can only release the ELD for driver use after
all ELD diagnostics were successfully performed:
This process can also be made, at any ime, by a driver in case the driver
switch trucks or a Diagnostic/Malfunction indicator is turned red (go to the
Menu and select Diagnostic).
Bluetooth and ECM connection status: The ELD must be able to read engine data
at all times. Make sure the Bluetooth and ECM connection indicators remains
green. If indicator turns red, please go to Scan Devices and connect to the
ECM-linked device. Driver login
Each driver using the system will have a unique login ID. This login name and
password is for the specific driver’s use only and must not be shared with any
other person (driver or not). The login name belongs to the driver and is
linked to the driver’s personal information (e.g. driver’s license, etcetera).
If the driver changes carrier and is now driving for a different carrier, the
login name will remain the same and is the driver’s obligation to ask the home
base carrier to update carrier name and DOT number on the system. The driver
is restricted to be logged on to only one mobile device at any time.
In order for the driver to logon on a different mobile device, the driver must
change to off duty status and logout from the previous device.
Driver’s login unlock. In an event the driver is still logged on a device but
the device ceased to function or gets lost, the driver must call the home base
carrier and ask for his login name to be unlocked. The unlock process will
change the driver’s status to off duty at the time the driver solicited the
login unlock.
Vehicle profile
Before driver’s logs can be exported and shared with an authorized agent, the
driver must update the correct vehicle’s information.
Please enter the correct tractor number, trailer number, tractor VIN number as
well as the odometer reading on the truck’s dashboard . Select the “Vehicle
Profile” option from the menu. Driver profile and team drivers
We recommend to verify the driver’s profile. Please make sure the
information is correct: carrier name, your rule set (60-hour or 70-hour) and
the home base time zone.
Select the ruleset drop-down to change rule set from 60h to 70h and vice
versa.
Select the units of measurement (miles, gallons, kilometers or liters Starting
24h time is set by your carrier but could be changed at anytime. Just keep in
mind that the new 24h starting time will take effect on your next cycle (after
the 34h restart) Team drivers: Up to two drivers are allowed to log on the
same mobile evice. Records and logs are generated for each independent driver
showing the other driver as co-driver.
To logon a second driver just tap on the name of the currently logged driver
on the APP’s Principal screen. Creating shipments
The driver should create a shipment on the mobile APP. Please select the
option “Shipment” from the menu. Make sure you enter the correct shipment’s
pick-up and delivery time, as well as the shipper name, shipment number and
the commodity you are transporting. The information provided here must match
the driver’s supporting documents. See the Shipment Sync session to stay
connected with shippers/receivers and get instant notifications on: final
arrival time, bay number, safe parking and more.
Assumption of unidentified records
The ELD is designed to record all vehicle movements and stop time during
movements on an un-authenticated account. Please, during the login process,
accept the unidentified records that belong to you by tapping on the
checkboxes and then selecting “Accept selected records”.
Malfunction/diagnostic indicators
If the M (malfunction) or D (Diagnostic) indicators, located on the top right
corner of the ELD turn red please contact your support personnel . This is an
indication of an ELD failure an requires immediate attention. To identify
Personal use, yard moves and exemptions
There are 3 ELD operational modes that have been added to help drivers on
specific scenarios. These 3 modes are activated only by the carrier and will
be shown during the login and logout process. Changing driver status and
principal screen
The Principal screen Is where duty status changes are made. There are five
different options for the driver to pick from. Besides the normal duty status,
the mobile APP includes support for Personal Conveyance and Yard Moves. 
The mobile APP also keeps track of possible violations under the “Remaining”
session. Please tap on any of the following duty status:
ON — on duty status
D — driving status
SB — sleeper berth
PS — passenger seat
Personal — for personal conveyance (use) OFF – off duty status
The “automatic switch to Driving using location services” allows you to
automatically enter Driving status using your current location in cases where
data from the vehicle’s engine is not available. Please, remember to turn this
feature off if you are bringing the ELD device with you during off time.
Remaining times
The mobile APP automatically calculates the different times at which a
violation will take place. The time spent on the current duty status us is
also shown (on this picture: 100 hours and 16 minutes)
Violations (proactive notifications and
ocurrance)
The mobile APP automatically calculates the different times at which a
violation will take place. For every possible violation a visual notification
is generated so that the driver becomes aware of the upcoming violation and
takes preventive action. This notification is generated 30 minutes before
incurring in a specific violation. The driver is also notified right after a
violation took place. Please, we recommend to frequently check the “Remaining”
session on the Principal screen to remain aware of remaining driving time.
Reviewing, editing, exporting and certifying driver logs
Every duty status change must be certified before exporting the driver’s logs.
Select the “Certify Logs” option from the menu to list all unverified logs.
Select each day and tap on the “Certify” button. At the end of each 24-hour
period, the ELD will automatically prompt the driver to certify logs for the
ast 24 hours period. During driver login and logout, the driver will be
prompted to certify the logs
To view your Logbook, edit your logs or export Logs/ELD data
file, go to the “Logbook” option in the menu. 
You can move to a different day by selecting the calendar:
The Logbook tab shows the logbook for the selected day and the Logs tab has a
list with all the logs for that day where you can edit an existing log. You
can use the mobile device’s swipe option to move between the Logbook and the
Logs tabs: Adding, deleting and editing an existing record (log): On the Logs
tab select the edit icon. Make the necessary changes, input the mandatory
remark explaining the reason of the change and then Confirm Changes. Remember,
driving time can only be increased, on automatically recorded records; and
deleted, reduced or increased on manually recorded records! Your ELD most be
synchronized to your tractor’s ECU (via ECM device). Failure to read engine
values will make you non-compliant.
Daily ON-DUTY, cycle ON-DUTY and possible violations will be calculated
according to the new record change. Logbook and exporting driver logs
You can generate a chart with your logs at any time. Tap on the “Logbook”
option from the menu. Use the right/left buttons to select a different day.
If an authorized federal agent request to see the driver’s logs, select the
option “Export ELD Data File” from the Loogbook menu. The Driver Logs file is
automatically created in directory “HOSFolder” inside the mobile device
internal storage.
There are 3 different methods to export the ELD date file:
- FMCSA webservice
- Email to authorized federal agent and
- USB export to FMCSA ‘s provided memory stick
Please use the appropriate USB cable to connect the mobile device to the
federal agent’s computer/laptop or to USB memory stick (A-type). You canalso
email the “ELD Data File” to an email given to you by the authorized agent.
Please, use your email mobile app of preference taking into consideration that
the data file is in HOSFolder. The data file is the only CSV file located in
the HOSFolder.
You can also display or print the Logbook by selecting “Print-Display Logs”
option. In this case, you can print the PDF file saved on the HOSFolder.
When selecting “Export ELD Data File”,
three different options are shown:
The first option (left most) is to save the ELD data file
locally on your phone/device. The data file is the only CSV file located in
the HOSFolder inside internal storage. Please download a CSV viewer (e.g. CSV
Viewer).
Once you export the EDL data file and it’s opened by CSV Viewer, select share
and pick your preferred email client. Ask the roadside inspection agent for
the destination email address and send the email with the attached ELD data
file.
The second option is used during roadside inspection and the ELD data file is
saved on the DOT external storage device. A validation is first made to
confirm that the attached external storage is a valid, FMCSA-defined, device.
The third option is to send the ELD data file to FMCSA’s public web service.
Once selected, enter a Remark (sometimes this remark is provided by the
roadside agent). A submission status message is shown after the ELD Data File
is submitted. If no errors were found, take note of the Submission ID and
share it with the roadside agent. Errors are shown if returned by FMCSA’s
webservice. Pllease take appropriate action and resend.
You need to carry an On-The-Go (OTG) USB adapter to insert the agent’s
external memory. Insert the micro-USB into your phone/tablet and the memory
stick into the other end before exporting the ELD data file. Dot inspection
button (Eld lock)
If you are stopped by a roadside agent, select the DOT Inspection button on
the bottom right corner (main screen). If you want to have your Logbooks
ready, for the last 8 days, select
PRINT-DISPLAY LOGS and a PDF will be created including information for the
last 8 days.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The ELD is locked at this moment and the driver must re-enter
his/her password in order to unlock the ELD!
The certification information is also shown on the DOT Inspection
screen:
Creating
annotations
The driver can create annotations in order to note changes to previous status.
To create an annotation: tap on the “Logs” option in the menu. You will see a
list with all different status changes. Tap on the annotation icon for the log
you want to add an annotation to. Enter a text explaining the annotation.
To view existing annotations: Tap on the “Annotations” option in the
Principal’s screen menu.
ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Adverse Condition – FMCSA Definition
The FMCSA defines adverse driving conditions as: “snow, sleet, fog, other
adverse weather conditions, a highway covered with snow or ice, or unusual
road and traffic conditions, none of which were apparent on the basis of
information known to the person dispatching the run at the time it was begun.”
So, while this may include an unexpected snow storm or a traffic delay due to
a crash, it doesn’t include time sitting in traffic due to normal, rush hour
congestion.
If any of the conditions described above exist, you may continue driving until
the intended destination is reached or until you are able to safely reach a
secure location, but for no more than two extra hours. Motor carriers cannot
drive more than 11 hours during a 14-hour period. This means that you may
drive up to 13 hours in adverse conditions. It’s important to note that the
adverse conditions exemption only applies to driving time. This means that no
matter what conditions exist, property motor carriers cannot drive after
having been on duty for 14 consecutive hours This button is normally disabled
and when:
- A driver is in Driving status and
- 30 minutes before the 11th hour of driving in the US, the 13th hour of
driving in Canada
the Adverse Conditions button is then enabled so drivers can tap on it if they are under adverse driving conditions. A remark indicating the Adverse Driving condition is automatically added to the current driving event. The “Driven” donut will adjust to show the 13 available hours. This adjustment is only implemented under a US ruleset as the donuts under a
Canadian ruleset show the daily accumulated time.
The Adverse Conditions button is disabled automatically once the driver takes the 10 hours of OFF-Duty time (USA) or the end of a 24-hour period (Canada).
HOURS RECAP
You can now tap on the “ON-Cycle (see recap)” donut to see how much ON-Duty time will be removed once the 7th or 8th day is reached. The recap summary message also tells you the day and time when the next available recap will take place. This is information has great value for the driver, so you can plan your weekly cycle and be aware of how much time you will get back each day, after the 7th or 8th day (according to the currently selected ruleset).
SHIPMENT SYNC
You can now stay connected with your dispatcher and shipper/receiver warehouses to receive instant notifications on:
- Final arrival time as scheduled by the shipper or receiver’s warehouse
- Bay number assigned for pickup or delivery
- Recommended safe parking
- Additional notes
Create your shipment as defined on to page 7: Ask your dispatcher to share your shipment information with the warehouses. Once warehouse personnel assigns you the final arrival time, bay number, safe parking , etcetera you will receive an instant notification on your ELD:
DETAILED MALFUNCTION/DIAGNOSTIC CODES
DIAGNOSTICS:
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Power Data Diagnostic (ECM parameters must be available within 1 minute of powering the vehicle’s engine on)
Resolution: Make sure you are connected to the ECM device. On the menu, go to Scan
Devices and select your ECM device. Make sure the diagnostic passes all engine parameters (all green) -
Engine Synchronization Data Diagnostic (not all ECM parameters are available when the ELD records an event e.g. duty status change)
Resolution: Make sure you are connected to the ECM device. On the menu, go to Scan
Devices and select your ECM device. Make sure the diagnostic passes all engine parameters (all green) -
Missing Required Data Elements Data Diagnostic (other required data e.g. location, coordinates) not available when recording an event
Resolution: Make sure GPS module is enabled on your ELD -
Unidentified Driving Records Data Diagnostic (more than 30 minutes of driving without a driver logged on the ELD)
Resolution: You are not logged on the ELD and vehicle move for an extended period of time. Please login and select your Driving time
ALFUNCTIONS (most malfunctions relate to a Diagnostic, but a malfunction is generated when the same diagnostic occurs for at least 30 minutes in the last 24 hours):
P- Power Compliance (related to diagnostic 1)
E- Engine Synchronization Compliance (related to diagnostic 2, for instance multiple periods of no ECM data that, when added together are more than 30 minutes in the last 24 hours)
T- Timing Compliance (the time on the ELD, compared to an external time source are different)
Resolution: Make sure the date and time on your mobile device is properly set. DO NOT (manually) change the date or the time on your ELD
L- Positioning Compliance (no location available, (related to diagnostic 1)
R- Data Recording Compliance (monitor storage capability to store records)
Resolution: Make sure you have sufficient internal storage on your ELD. Delete files if necessary
S- Data Transfer Compliance (ELD records not able to be uploaded)
Resolution: You probably don’t have internet access. Restart the ELD (if needed) and confirm you reconnect to the network
March 2024
Driver must carry this document, either on
paper or electronically, inside the vehicle