Electronic Logging Devices for Truck Drivers

The FMCSA requires the majority of commercial bus and truck drivers, including those based in Canada and Mexico, to use ELDs to track their hours of service (HOS). The FMCSA introduced it to improve road safety, prevent driver fatigue, and improve compliance. These devices are mandatory, but there are exceptions — for example, drivers who operate for fewer than eight days in a 30-day period. By automating the tracking process, ELDs make it easier to follow the rules and reduce the burden of keeping paper logs. For more information, go to fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/electronic-logging-devices

The acronym E-L-D, in the trucking industry, stands for 'Electronic Logging Device.'

An ELD is hardware attached to a commercial motor vehicle engine to record driving hours of service.

If you drive a truck or bus commercially, the FMCSA most likely requires you to have an ELD. These devices help drivers stay compliant with regulations.

If a given driver's record of duty status, or RODS, is for no more than eight days within a 30-day period, then they are exempt from ELD compliance. This is typically the case with short-haul or hotshot trucking. For longer and more frequent trucking routes electronic logging is required.

Yes. To confirm, visit eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List and search for our partner - Apollo. Whether you choose Linxup or another vendor, be sure that the solution you choose is registered with the FMCSA to fulfill the federal mandate requirements.

Check the FMCSA list at eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List - we are covered under 'Apollo' our ELD partner.

Vehicles and drivers who fall under the FMCSA mandate must have an FMCSA-certified electronic logging device connected to their vehicle. In addition, they must carry:

• A user’s manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD;
• An instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported and step-by-step instructions to produce and transfer the driver’s hours-of-service records to an authorized safety official;
• An instruction sheet for the driver describing malfunction reporting requirements and record keeping procedures during malfunctions;
• A supply of blank driver’s records of duty status (RODS) graph-grids sufficient to record the driver’s duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.

Under the FMCSA mandate, electronic logs are checked as far back as 12 months to 3 years.

AOBRDs were an early version of ELDs and record less information. The key differences between the systems are that ELDs:

1. Identify information on the driver, carrier, and vehicle, including engine status, and vehicle malfunctions.
2. Automatically, rather than manually, record intervals, engine and duty status, yard moves, etc.
3. Do not allow editing of automatically recorded events but do allow them to be annotated.
4. Display edit history to DOT inspectors.

AOBRDs were required to be switched to full ELD solutions by December 16, 2019.

No, our solution takes only minutes to install.

Our ELD solution is user-friendly, and you can install it in minutes. Here's how easy it is to begin using your ELD:

Install the device by plugging in the JBus.

Sync to your vehicle via Bluetooth.

Explore the driver-friendly interface that guides you through usage.

View and update reports and resolve driver conflicts via the web portal.

Manage terminals, as well as add and delete drivers.

Stay updated with over-the-air software updates.

If you use your own tablet instead of our ELD device, here's how it works:

Download the software from Google Play or Apple's App Store.

Check our Help Center for instructions.

Select the appropriate link under "Bring Your Own Device - App Install Guides."

FMCSA requirements for ELD certification include proving that the system is tamper proof. Captured data includes code that is verified by law enforcement software to ensure authenticity.

The Linxup tablet (if ordered) does not come with mounting gear but does include all necessary cables to connect to the JBus or OBD ports of the vehicle. You also have the option to use your own tablet.

Yes. You can use your own tablet, or we can provide you with one. If you use your own tablet, you can download the software from Google Play or Apple's App Store. Instructions are found in our Help Center at https://www.linxup.com/eldhelp..., select the appropriate link under "Bring Your Own Device - App Install Guides."

GPS and engine data is queried every 5 to 10 seconds.

Yes.

Yes.

Linxup offers IFTA as an additional add-on for one of our packages.

Yes! Give us a call.