Garmin eLog Compliant ELD Driver Reference Guide - Page 1

GARMIN ELOG™ DRIVER REFERENCE GUIDE Required Documentation The following documentation must be within the vehicle when using the Garmin eLog adapter. Garmin eLog Owner's Manual: The owner's manual is included as part of the Garmin eLog app. You can view the owner's manual by selecting Settings > View Online Help. Garmin eLog Driver Reference Guide: You should keep a printed copy of the driver reference guide in your vehicle. The driver reference guide provides a list of data transfer options and instructions, malfunction reporting requirements, and record keeping procedures for the Garmin eLog adapter. To view or print the most up-to-date driver reference guide, go to garmin.com/manuals/elog. Records of Duty Status (RODS) Sheets: The driver must possess a supply of blank paper RODS graph-grids sufficient to record duty status and other related information for a minimum of eight days. Viewing Inspection Information An authorized safety official may ask to view all information recorded by the Garmin eLog system for the current 24-hour period and any of the previous seven consecutive days. You can view this information on the Garmin eLog app at any time. From the Garmin eLog app, select Inspection. Transferring Data to an Inspector Using a USB Device You can transfer data to a USB mass storage device to provide it to an authorized safety official. The Garmin eLog adapter supports USB mass storage devices formatted using the FAT32 file system. 1 From the Garmin eLog app, select Inspection. 2 Select an option: • For a device with Android™, select > Yes. • For an Apple® device, select Send Report > Yes. 3 If necessary, enter an annotation. 4 Select USB. 5 Connect a USB mass storage device to the USB port on your Garmin eLog adapter. The adapter glows green when it is ready to send the inspection report. 6 Enter your password. 7 Select Send to USB Device. The Garmin eLog app notifies you when the transfer is complete. 8 Remove the USB mass storage device from the adapter. Transferring Data to an Inspector Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology The inspector's device must support the Bluetooth Personal Area Networking (PAN) profile and must be able to connect to FMCSA Web Services to complete transfers using Bluetooth wireless technology. Ensure that Bluetooth wireless technology and a Wi-Fi hotspot are enabled on the inspector's mobile device. The Garmin eLog device uses the inspector's mobile device as a network access point to send inspection information to FMCSA web services. 1 From the Garmin eLog app, select Inspection. 2 Select an option: • For a device with Android, select > Yes. • For an Apple device, select Send Report > Yes. 3 If necessary, enter an annotation. 4 Select Bluetooth. 5 Select Enable Pairing Mode. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to pair the Garmin eLog adapter with the inspector's mobile device. The inspection report transfers automatically after the pairing process is complete. Diagnostics and Malfunctions The Garmin eLog app records malfunctions and diagnostic events when the app detects critical functions that do not conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) specifications. When a malfunction is detected, the driver and motor carrier are subject to responsibilities as directed by FMCSA guidelines. Driver Responsibilities • The driver must note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours. • The driver must reconstruct the Record of Duty Status (RODS) for the current 24-hour period and the previous 7 consecutive days, and record the records of duty status on graph-grid paper logs that comply with 49 CFR 395.8, unless the driver already has the records or retrieves them from the ELD. • The driver must continue to manually prepare RODS in accordance with 49 CFR 395.8 until the ELD is serviced and returned to a compliant status. Motor Carrier Responsibilities • The motor carrier must correct, repair, replace, or service the malfunctioning ELD within eight days of discovering the condition or a driver's notification to the motor carrier, whichever occurs first. • The motor carrier must require the driver to maintain a paper RODS record until the ELD is back in service. Viewing Diagnostics and Malfunctions If the Garmin eLog adapter detects a diagnostic event or malfunction, an alert and an indicator appear in the app. No diagnostic events or malfunctions are detected. A diagnostic event was detected. A malfunction was detected. Diagnostic events and malfunctions were detected. You can view information about these alerts at any time. This can be useful for correcting errors or adjusting driver information. Select the diagnostic or malfunction indicator. August 2018 190-02251-01_0C