eLogs Plus Prime: How-To Videos
Your video guide to staying compliant and maximizing productivity with eLogs Plus Prime.
Whether you are a driver needing a quick log check or a fleet manager setting up new accounts, these short tutorials will walk you through the essential steps of our FMCSA-compliant Hours of Service solution. We cover everything from initial setup and daily logging to roadside inspections and IFTA reporting.
This video, titled How to connect to eld in HOS iPhone Application, is a step-by-step tutorial on how a driver connects their Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to the Hours of Service (HOS) iPhone mobile application.
It guides the user through the process of:
App Installation and Login: Downloading the app from the App Store and entering login credentials [00:00].
Vehicle Selection: Choosing the respective power unit and trailer [00:33].
Bluetooth Connection: Enabling Bluetooth permissions, searching for the device, and selecting the correct ELD type and hardware [00:40].
VIN Verification: Displaying the VIN acquired from the ELD and the power unit, and advising how to proceed if a VIN mismatch occurs [01:01].
Troubleshooting: Demonstrating how to turn on Bluetooth if it’s off and how to enable Bluetooth permission if it was previously denied in settings [02:20] and [03:43].
This video, titled How to connect to eld in HOS Android Application, is a step-by-step tutorial on how a driver connects their Electronic Logging Device (ELD) to the Hours of Service (HOS) Android mobile application.
It guides the user through the process of:
Initial App Setup: Downloading the HOS app, granting necessary permissions for location, nearby devices, and notifications [00:00].
Logging In: Entering user credentials and acknowledging the user guide [00:28].
Connecting to the Vehicle: Selecting the power unit (truck) and optional trailer [00:54].
ELD Connection: Searching for the ELD device, selecting the EL type (PT30 or IO6), and confirming the connection from the ECM linked devices page [01:08].
VIN Mismatch Handling: Demonstrating what happens if the ELD’s VIN does not match the power unit’s VIN, and how a driver can still proceed [01:22].
Alternative Connection: Showing how to connect to the ELD directly from the dashboard after initial setup [01:50].
Bluetooth Troubleshooting: Walking through the process of turning on Bluetooth if it is off, as the app will prompt the user to enable it for a successful connection [02:35].
This video, titled Electronic Log Books for Trucks Drivers in United States & Canada, is a tutorial on how to manage and correct duty status logs within the Hours of Service (HOS) mobile application.
The guide focuses on ensuring logs are accurate and compliant by demonstrating how to:
Edit Duty Logs: Tap on an entry to change the duty status (like Off Duty, On Duty, or Sleeper Berth) and add a comment to explain the change [00:35].
Split Off-Duty/Sleeper Logs: Show how to divide an existing Off Duty or Sleeper Berth log into two separate entries, setting a new end time for the first segment and assigning a new duty status to each [01:18].
Annotate Driving Events: Explain that while driving events cannot be edited, they can be annotated. This allows the driver to select a time range or the entire drive time to add comments and reasons for an event, or to ignore an incorrectly recorded drive time [01:45].
This process helps drivers keep their electronic log books accurate and ready for roadside inspections.
This video, titled How to Do a DVIR Tutorial Video, provides a clear tutorial on how to complete and submit a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using the HOS mobile application.
The tutorial walks the user through the process of:
Starting the Report: Accessing the DVIR section from the side menu of the HOS app [00:19].
Creating the Form: Selecting the truck and initiating a pre- or post-trip DVIR [00:28].
Inspection Checklist: Selecting inspection items (like air brakes, exhaust, fuel system, etc.) and indicating defects, or checking the option that the vehicle’s condition is satisfactory [00:52].
Completion and Submission: Adding remarks, providing a digital signature, and submitting the completed DVIR form [01:16].
This video, titled Tutorial on Entering in Fuel Receipts ELD Mandate, details the process for a driver to log and save a fuel purchase within the Hours of Service (HOS) mobile application.
The tutorial walks the user through the process of:
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Accessing the Form: Navigating from the dashboard to the side menu and selecting the “Fuel Purchase” option [00:08].
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Entering Details: Filling out the fuel purchase form, which includes pre-filled information like the current date, time, location, and truck number [00:21]. The driver needs to enter the fuel quantity, amount, and select the fuel type [00:38].
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Uploading a Receipt: Demonstrating how to use the “upload bill” feature to take a picture of the fuel receipt [00:47].
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Saving: Tapping the save button to securely log the fuel purchase, making it accessible through the fleet portal [00:59]
This video, titled Adding an Exception Training, is a quick tutorial on applying specific Hours of Service (HOS) exceptions within the mobile application.
The tutorial walks the user through the process of:
Accessing Exceptions: Navigating from the dashboard to the side menu and selecting the “Exception” option [00:06].
Applying an Exception: Selecting an exception applicable to the current duty cycle (such as the “waiting time exception” for oil field operations) [00:21].
Adding Comments: Providing additional details or notes in the provided text fields for compliance and reference [00:34].