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OMNITRACS PRESENTSTHE ESSENTIAL ELD GUIDEThe ELD Mandate will affect over three million drivers. Use this guide to helpyou figure out what this means for you, so you can plan for the future.The topics covered will help you quickly get the answers you need: The Mandate Explained ELD Timeline ELDs Explained Benefits of ELDs ELD Buying Guidefor DriversWHAT THE MANDATE IS, ANDWHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUSimply put, the ELD Mandate is Federal regulationthat requires drivers and fleets operating in theU.S. to use an electronic logging device (ELD) forrecording a driver’s log.Most of the regulation provides details for how thedevices will function and how they will be used bydrivers, fleets, and law enforcement.You have threeminutes, right? Whynot use that time tolearn more aboutthe mandate?The ELDMandate inthree minutes.Watch Now!ELD MANDATE QUICK FACTS Hours of Service regulations don’t change — how drive time is recorded andreported does. The mandate creates an industry standard to prevent errors, logbook tampering,and driver harassment. Paper logs must be replaced with a compliant device thatconnects directly to the engine ECM. New device requirements may require existing “e-logging”devices to be updated or replaced (AOBRDs, EOBRs, e-Logs). Drivers who are exempt from Hours of Service/Record of DutyStatus will not be required to have an ELD.www.omnitracs.com
ARE YOU EXEMPT FROM THE ELD MANDATE?Find out below, or take our free compliance assessment here. You are exempt fromthe ELD Mandate if any of the following statements match your business:1CLASSIFIED AS A “SHORT HAUL”OPERATOR “Short Haul”: Use RODS lessthan eight days in a 30-dayperiod. RODS: CDL operators drivingoutside of a 100-mile radiusNon-CDL operators drivingoutside of a 150-mile radius.2CLASSIFIED AS A “DRIVE AWAYTOW AWAY” OPERATION An operation in whichany vehicle or recreationvehicle trailer constitutesthe commodity beingtransported.3Drive a truckmade beforethe year 2000,according to vehicle VIN number.COUNTDOWN TO COMPLIANCE:THE ELD MANDATE TIMELINE EXPLAINEDwww.omnitracs.com
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ELECTRONICLOGGING DEVICESThe regulation says that you will need to have an ELD-compliant device in the future,but what does that really mean?FIVE EXAMPLES OF CHANGES TO ANTICIPATE1DRIVER LOGBOOKS — Drivers will be able to edit their logs (withrequired notes), and will be required to approve the logbooks daily. Fleetswill not be able to edit a driver log without the driver’s approval.DATA SHARING — Data will need to be easily — andsecurely — shared with law enforcement in a standardizedformat to save time and reduce confusion.2345DATA COLLECTION — Devices will collect additionaldata including engine power status, vehicle motion status,vehicle location, engine hours, miles driven, driver CDLnumber, VIN number, and more.DRIVER ALERTS — Devices will be required to trigger analert when there is “unassigned driving time” on a driver log,or when a device malfunction is found.DRIVER DUTY STATUS — A Duty Status will be required for all vehicledrive time. U.S. Mandate Duty Statuses include: On-Duty, Off-Duty,Driving, and Sleeper Berth. Additionally, fleets can give drivers the optionof logging time as Yard Move or Personal Conveyance as driving events.Looking for more details about ELDs?Get the full list of changes with thishandy AOBRD vs. ELD Cheat Sheet.Click to download.www.omnitracs.com
ELD BENEFITS:MAKE THE MOST OF OUT OF YOUR INVESTMENTWith new technology comes the need to make somechanges — especially when it’s required by federalmandate. But, using new technology also bringsbenefits to the those who use it as an opportunity toimprove their work and ultimately, their lives.THE BENEFITS OF USING ELDs: Easily comply with other industry regulationslike DVIR Swiftly manage IFTA requirements withautomated tracking and reporting Prevent driver harassment by increasing fleetHOS accountability Save time and simplify your day by eliminatingpaperwork Maximize drive time with fewer and shorterinspections Grant you access to applications that helpincrease productivityFind out why thisOwner-Operator says,“ELDs Are the BestThing to Happento Trucking!”Click here.www.omnitracs.com
HERE’S HOW TO COMPLY WITH THE ELD MANDATEMany industry professionals have more questions than answers when it comes to theELD Mandate, and not enough time to figure it all out.If you’re ready to buy an ELD but don’t know where to start, use this helpful checklistto determine the right ELD solution for you.1DOES THE PRODUCTMEET THE FMCSAREQUIREMENTS?Contact the provider find outif the solution is AOBRD orELD compliant to make sureyou are safe by the deadline.2IS THE VENDOR CREDIBLE?Check to see if the solutionprovider has a track recordof meeting compliancestandards for their devicesand software. Many vendorswill say they have a compliantsolution, but there is noverification process by theFMCSA, so you will have totrust that vendor to keep yousafe.3IS THE PRODUCTDEPENDABLE ANDEASY TO USE?This may sound simple, butit’s actually very important.You are going to use — andrely on — this product a lot.It’s important that it be userfriendly and dependable soyou don’t have to worry.4HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?The cost of the device, installation,and recurring costs are all importantthings to consider. Products withhigher up-front costs might actuallybe cheaper in the long run andvice versa. Go to omnitracs.com/calculator to find out how much itcan cost before you buy.5HOW IS THE VENDOR GOING TOSUPPORT YOU?Anyone who’s ever called a helplineknows the value of good customerservice. You will count on yourprovider to help with setup andinstallation, training materials, andany other questions you may have.Make sure your vendor will be therewhen you need them the most.6WHAT ELSE CAN THE ELD DO?Most operators just want a productthat’s ELD compliant. But, notall ELDs will be one-size-fits-alland can actually offer benefitsbeyond hours of service. Tired ofstopping at weigh stations, gettingstuck in traffic, and dealing withburdensome IFTA paperwork?Leading ELD solutions can solve allof those problems, and more.www.omnitracs.com
CONCLUSIONHopefully, this guide has helped provide some answers about how to prepare for theELD Mandate, but we understand that this is really just a start. To stay up-to-date onthe latest ELD news, please visit and subscribe to ELDfacts.com. Need to get fasteranswers? Talk to one of our customer service experts today and let us know how wecan help!RESOURCESELD ComplianceAssessmentELD in ThreeMinutes VideoAOBRD vs. ELDCheat SheetCarbon ExpressELD Case StudyAssessment: assessment-website.htmlVideo: t Sheet: %20vs%20ELD 11-16.pdfCase Study: n Express-case-study.pdfABOUT OMNITRACSOmnitracs, LLC is a global pioneer of trucking solutions for all business models. Omnitracs’ nearly1,000 employees deliver software-as-a-service-based solutions to help more than 50,000 customersmanage nearly 1,500,000 assets in more than 70 countries. The company pioneered the use ofcommercial vehicle telematics over 25 years ago and serves today as a powerhouse of innovative,intuitive technologies. Omnitracs transforms the transportation industry through technology andinsight, featuring best-in-class solutions for compliance, safety and security, productivity, telematicsand tracking, transportation management (TMS), planning and delivery, data and analytics, andprofessional services.Learn how you can use our applications, platforms, and servicesto reduce costs, increase profitability, and stay competitive.Visit www.omnitracs.com and let us show you how you cansave time and money.717 N. Harwood Street,Suite 1300Dallas, Texas 75201, U.S.A.(800) 348-7227www.omnitracs.com 2016-17 Omnitracs, LLC. All rights reserved. Omnitracs is a trademark of Omnitracs, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Omnitracsendeavors to ensure that the information in this document is correct and fairly stated, but Omnitracs is not liable for any errors or omissions. Published information maynot be up to date, and it is important to confirm current status with Omnitracs. (03/17)www.omnitracs.com
U.S. to use an electronic logging device (ELD) for recording a driver’s log. Most of the regulation provides details for how the devices will function and how they will be used by drivers, fleets, and law enforcement. Paper logs must be rep
