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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Let’s start with ELD-Express Install the ELD-Express in your vehicle Connect your mobile device to the ELD-Express Download the ELD-Express Android App Login to the ELD-Express App ELD-Express Usage Record Hours of Service with the TMGO-ELD Change your current duty status...

  • Page 4: Install The Eld-Express In Your Vehicle

    Install the ELD-Express in your vehicle (1) With the engine off, locate the diagnostic port inside the vehicle. The diagnostic port is generally located underneath the left side of the dash. Attach the cable to the vehicle's diagnostic port, which may vary depending on a vehicle manufacturer .
  • Page 5 Install the ELD-Express in your vehicle (2) Attach the other end of the cable to the ELD-Express. Once plugged in, the indicator lights will flash momentarily before turning solid red. After approximately one minute, the left-side indicator light will turn green, indicating a successful GPS connection.
  • Page 6 Install the ELD-Express in your vehicle (3) Choose a spot under the dashboard inside a vehicle to mount your ELD-Express. The mounting spot should be away from any vents or electrical components that may cause interference. Mount ELD-Express...

  • Page 7: Connect Your Mobile Device To The Eld-Express

    Connect your mobile device to the ELD-Express (1) Open Android Settings and choose Bluetooth list of your devices will appear. Select the ELD device that you want to connect to and tap it to continue. device is named prefix FM3001_*serial_number*, for example: “FM3001_0694844”.
  • Page 8 Connect your mobile device to the ELD- Express (2) Enter PIN code 1583 to pair with your ELD device and Ensure that your ELD device is at the paired devices list tap OK...

  • Page 9: Download The Eld-Express Android App

    Download the ELD-Express Android App Search for "ELD-Express" in the Google Play Store for Android device After you find it, tap on “INSTALL” icon to download & install the app.

  • Page 10: Login To The Eld-Express App

    Login to the ELD-Express App (1) Open the ELD-Express App from your device's home screen. On first run application dialog with permission request will appear. Accept with all requested permissions.
  • Page 11 Login to the ELD-Express App (2) Log in to the ELD mobile application (before log in “Connecting” status is shown or if ELD mobile application is already connected “Connected” status will be shown). ELD connection state will be always shown in the notification bar, too.

  • Page 13: Record Hours Of Service With The Tmgo-Eld

    While you are connected to your vehicle's ELD, your driving time will be automatically recorded. When your vehicle is moving at 5 MPH or greater, ELD-Express considers the vehicle to be in motion and your duty status will automatically be set to Driving.
  • Page 14 Record Hours of Service with ELD-Express (2) While you are connected to your vehicle's ELD, your driving time will be automatically recorded. When stationary, you can change your duty status by If the vehicle remains stationary for 5 minutes, a pop-...

  • Page 15: Change Your Current Duty Status

    Change your current duty status (1) On the main Logs screen tap the CHANGE button. When you are not driving a vehicle, you can update your current duty status to Off Duty, Sleeper Berth, or On Duty...
  • Page 16 Change your current duty status (2) Tap on the Location field to enter your current location. You may tap on the to look up and fill in your location automatically. Enter Notes, such "Lunch", "Pre-Trip Inspection", "Post-Trip “Gas station”, and tap Save button. Inspection"...

  • Page 17: Sign Your Logs

    Sign your logs Please be sure you signed your logs in the end of each day From the main Logs screen, tap on the day you would like to sign Select the Sign tab on top. Sign with your finger and tap Save to finish. Note: When clicked on Reset a blank signature field is shown...

  • Page 18: Create A Vehicle Inspection Report (Dvir)

    Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) (1) Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express From the main Logs screen, select the day for which you would like to create a DVIR Report. Select the DVIR tab at the top-right.
  • Page 19 Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) (2) Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express Fill out the required fields in the General tab.
  • Page 20 Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) (3) Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express Select the Vehicle tab on top to fill out the relevant fields. Usually, it is filled automatically. To add any defects found, tap on Add Defects to Add Vehicle/Trailer...
  • Page 21 Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) (4) Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express Select defects from the list and add any relevant Your filled defects list will appear on the screen. comments and tap...
  • Page 22 Create a Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) (5) Create a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) using ELD-Express Select the Sign tab on top to sign the DVIR Report electronically. Check the box if the defects were corrected, or if they need not be corrected Select “Sign DVIR”...

  • Page 24: Find Errors In Your Logs

    Find errors in your logs A red exclamation on the main Logs screen indicates that your log has an Hours of Service violation or a Form error. Hours of Service Violations. A red symbol HOS within a circle on your log graph indicates that you drove beyond the time allowed by the Hours of Service rules.

  • Page 25: Let An Officer Inspect Your Logs

    Let an officer inspect your logs (1) Tap on the menu Inspection Mode icon on the bottom. Direct inspection. To let an officer, inspect your logs directly from your device, tap Begin inspection...
  • Page 26 Let an officer inspect your logs (2) ELD-Express provides an easy way for authorized officers to inspect your logs Your logs will appear on the screen in the standard format. Hand the officer your mobile device Use the arrows to navigate days.
  • Page 27 Let an officer inspect your logs (3) ELD-Express provides an easy way for authorized officers to inspect your logs E-mail your logs. In case you want to E-mail or send Send your logs choosing Via E-mail or Via Webservice via Webservice your logs, tap on Send logs button.

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