Reliable, Convenient Electronic Logging Solutions

With the implementation of the FMCSA mandate, your company’s ELD is a vital piece of your daily operation, make sure it’s one you can trust. Track Your Truck’s Electronic Log Solutions are proven to work. We can help you choose a system that best fits your needs and then we send it to you fully tested, activated and ready to use!

Different Ways to Maintain ELD Compliance

Not sure which option best suits your needs for ELD compliance? TYT has a solution regardless of your current setup:

• The Pacific Track PT30 allows a customer to continue to utilize their current equipment such as an existing tracking module or a company issued cellphone/tablet. The PT30 connects via Bluetooth and uses a driver’s device to run the VisTracks hours of service application.
• The VeoSphere offers a complete logistics solution combining an electronic logging device with full tracking capabilities into one streamlined package.
• TYT ELD devices are compatible with J1708, J1939, or even OBD-II connections
• To avoid a complicated and costly installation, both devices require just one plug into a vehicles ECM.

The Importance of Combining ELD and Tracking

While electronic log devices do record vehicle location in some instances, do not be fooled into thinking that an ELD will supply you with the same critical information that live GPS tracking can provide. Location updates are only provided on changes in ignition state or duty status, and once every 60 minutes while the vehicle is in operation. ELD location accuracy is only required to be within a 1-mile radius for on-duty driving, and a 10-mile radius for personal use. An electronic logs device’s sole focus is mileage and operating time. Relying solely on an ELD, you miss out on information critical to your daily operations. Vital tools such as historical data, route replay, geofencing, and alerts can only be provided by a trusted tacking provider. To maintain complete operational control over your fleet, it is absolutely vital that you pair both tracking and electronic logs.

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Now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has instated compliance with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, all drivers must use this kind of device. ELDs have replaced paper logs for tracking hours of service for commercial vehicle operators in the U.S. If you are just getting started with setting up an hours of service tracking system in your trucks, you are in luck. At this point, all of the kinks with implementing the regulation have been worked out, and you can learn from other fleet managers’ mistakes for a smoother transition.

Finding an Electronic Logging Device

As you shop for the best device for your fleet, begin with the FMCSA. The FMCSA maintains an ongoing list of registered ELDs that are self-certified. Keep in mind, this does not mean the FMCSA approves all of the ELDs listed. However, it is the best place to start. You can also view revoked ELDs to make sure your preference is not on that list. There are dozens of devices that are self-certified.

Tips for choosing a device include:

• Look at the company that sells the device (e.g., Verizon Connect, Navistar, Rand McNally, etc.) to see if you already have trucking tech or devices through them. This can help you narrow options by choosing a company with which you are familiar or can bundle your services for cost savings.
• Contact the company using the email listed for each device on the FMCSA Registered ELDS list if you have questions, want a brochure or are ready to get a quote for ELDs.

When you choose an ELD for your fleet, the next step is using the device to maintain compliance by using the device correctly.

Start With the User Manual

First and foremost, when using an ELD for beginners, keep the user manual that comes with the device. The FMCSA requires truck drivers and other commercial vehicle operators to have the user manual for their device in their truck, while in operation, at all times. Next, read the manual completely to fully understand your unique device.

These devices have their own software and systems, just like other mobile devices. Even if you have used another type of truck tracking system in the past — including automatic onboarding recording devices — you will need to know how to use this particular operating system. By the way, if you are using an automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD), this was grandfathered in for a compliance deadline of Dec. 16, 2019. In addition, you need to keep an instruction sheet for safety officials who may be transferring or dealing with malfunctions using your truck tracking system.

Keeping Up With Hours of Service

The primary reason for ELDs is to record hours of service and truck tracking data that corresponds with these records. The ELDs then go a step further by transmitting this information directly to the Department of Transportation for the FMCSA.

Understand how your device handles hours of service records, and know how to make corrections or edits. Then, utilize the device as required according to your hours of service (i.e., on-duty and off-duty statuses) correctly so your fleet remains in DOT compliance.

Managing Malfunctions and Mistakes

Speaking of malfunctions and mistakes, a final tip for using an ELD for beginners is to have paper logs on hand. In fact, the FMCSA requires commercial drivers to have enough paper logs to cover eight days in case the ELD crashes or breaks down.

As a fleet manager, choose the best fleet management system by Track Your Truck to minimize those malfunctions and mistakes.