peoplenet eDriver Logs BLU User manual

PeopleNet eDriver Logs meet federal regulations in the
United States by the Dept. of Transportation (49 C.F.R.
§ 395.15) and in Canada below the 60th parallel
and the following state regulations: TX: Texas
Administrative Code (TAC), Title 37, Rule
§4.12; CA: California Code of Regulations
(CCR), Title 13, §§1201-1213; FL: Florida
Statute 316.302 Hours of Service
for Intrastate Transportation; AK:
Alaska Administrative Code
(AAC), Title 17, Chapter 25.
BLU®and BLU.2
eDriver Logs®
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eDRIVER LOGS CHECKLIST
DRIVER PROMPTS
The following is a checklist of typical actions drivers are expected
to perform with the eDriver Logs®system. Each action includes
a reference to a heading within this document where drivers can
find more information about the eDriver Logs function.
BEFORE TRIP
• Log in ( Driver[Login , pg 4)
• Perform required vehicle inspections
(eDriver Logs
[
Inspection
[
Pre, pg16)
• Update shipping/trailer information
(eDriverLogs
[
Updates
[
Shipping or Trailer, pg 17)
DURING TRIP
• Update duty status (eDriver Logs
[
Duty Status, pg 9)
• Perform required vehicle inspections
(eDriver Logs
[
Inspection
[
Inter, pg16)
• Update shipping/trailer information
(eDriverLogs
[
Updates
[
Shipping or Trailer, pg 17)
AFTER TRIP
• Update duty status (eDriver Logs
[
Duty Status, pg 9)
• Perform required vehicle inspections
(eDriver Logs
[
Inspection
[
Post, pg16)
• Update shipping/trailer information
(eDriverLogs
[
Updates
[
Shipping or Trailer, pg 17)
The eDriver Logs system has several built-in warnings to help the
driver avoid violations. In addition, when a Safety Manager enters
a correction, the driver is notified with a new message.
A proactive warning is given to the driver one hour prior to running
out of Driving or On Duty time. A second warning is given when
the driver runs out of Driving or On Duty time.
The system will warn the driver if attempting to exit a Sleeper
Berth or Off Duty status within one hour before minimum
requirements are
met.
DOT
INSPECTIONS
Instructions for viewing a driver’s current log
information can be found under the Review HOS
section (pg 11).
For more detailed information, including company
and terminal location, 24-hour period starting time,
vehicle and trailer #, co-driver, time and location
of each duty status change, and miles traveled,
see any of the Review Log Sheet sections.

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LOGIN
BLU starts up automatically with the truck’s ignition switch and
displays the Login screen. The status bar at the bottom of
the screen notifies the driver or drivers of their current duty
status and their current location.
1. Enter Driver ID and Password.
NOTE: If a second user needs to log in at the same time,
press the Next soft button to redisplay the Login
screen. Repeat step 1.
2. Press the Done soft button to initiate a data call to receive
driver information, wait for the notification that the login
process was successfully completed.
3. Tap the notification panel to begin the driver interview
process. (If the driver does nothing, the notification panel
will go away in 30 seconds).
NOTE: The Login screen is not automatically displayed if a
driver is already logged in. In this case the driver will
select Driver
[
Login from the menu bar to display
the Login screen.
NOTE
eDriver Logs is a valuable tool for drivers to record
their hours-of-service activity and demonstrate
compliance with the law. eDriver Logs relies on
accurate input of data and appropriate use by
the driver.

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NOTE: If both drivers are logging in at the same time, eDriver
Logs will complete the entire driver interview process for
the first driver before continuing with the second driver.
The driver interview process begins with the Trailer Information
Entry screen.
1. The current Trailer Information is displayed. To accept the
current Trailer Information press Switch. To enter a new
trailer, advance to the New Trailer Information field and
update the Trailer Information. This is a required field.
2. Enter additional comments, if necessary, in the Optional
Remarks field.
3. Press the Next soft button to display the Shipping
Information Entry screen.
4. The current Shipping Information is displayed. To accept
the current Shipping Information press Switch. To enter
new Shipping Information advance to the New Shipping
Information field and update the Shipping Information.
This is a required field.
5. Enter additional comments, if necessary, in the Optional
Remarks field.
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6. On the Team Driving Status Entry screen, Enter Co Driver
Name, if applicable. Your current or last co-driver’s name
will appear during the login process. Update if necessary.
7. Press the Next soft button to display the first of five Duty
Status Change screens.
If you are operating under Canadian HOS you will be
required to enter a license plate number after selecting
your Canadian HOS regulation if there is not one
currently recorded on the device.
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8. Select the appropriate regulation. The second Duty Status
Change screen is automatically displayed.
9. Select the appropriate duty status. The third Duty Status
Change screen is automatically displayed. NOTE: If a driver
is already in a Driving status this duty status option will not
be displayed during the login process.
10. Verify the current location and press the Next soft button
to display the fourth Duty Status Change screen.
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If there is a second driver, the driver interview process will
automatically start for that driver; otherwise, the Driver menu
and Idle screen is displayed.
NOTE If the PerformX®engine cable on your vehicle is not
receiving data, you will be prompted to use paper logs.
11. Enter additional remarks, if necessary, and press the Next
soft button to display the Confirmation screen.
12. Verify the information from the driver interview process
and press the Done soft button to add the information
to the driver’s daily log. To make corrections, press the
Back button until you reach the applicable screen.
DRIVER INTERVIEW PROCESS

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NOTE
eDriver Logs allows drivers to split sleeper berth
periods. It automatically calculates sleeper berth
totals by combining two sleeper berth periods that
qualify according to the regulations under which
the driver is operating.
CHANGE DUTY STATUS (MANUAL)
This option allows you or your co-driver to manually enter a
duty status change.
1. Select eDriver Logs
[
Duty Status in the menu bar to open
the Duty Status menu.
2. Select one of the duty status options to display the first
of three Duty Status Change screens. The first screen
displays your current location in the Enter Location field.
3. Enter a location, if necessary, and press the Next soft button
to display the second Duty Status Change screen.
To cancel the duty status change, press the Cancel soft button.
4. Enter remarks, if necessary, in the Enter Remarks (Optional)
field, and press the Next soft button to display the third,
and last, Duty Status Change screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the Back soft button.
5. Confirm the details for the duty status change and press
the Done soft button to complete the duty status change
and display the Home screen.
To return to the previous screen, press the Back soft button.
(FOR SMART MODE USERS ONLY)
This option allows you or your co-driver to automatically switch
between On Duty and Driving status. This requires stop and
movement threshold configurations to be set by your Safety
Manager through the PeopleNet Fleet Manager. The automatic
duty status changes are recorded from the start of each movement
or stop event, not when the notification panel is displayed. The
log entry for each duty status change includes the date, time,
latitude/longitude, and distance from the nearest city.
AUTOMATIC DUTY STATUS CHANGE
NOTE
If two drivers are logged into eDriver Logs, the
automatic duty status changes will record within
the log of the last person in a Driving status.

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DRIVING
[
ON DUTY
When in a driving status and the vehicle is stopped for a greater
length of time than the stop threshold, a notification panel will
appear with a message that the driver is about to enter the
On Duty status.
• If the notification times out, the duty status change is
automatically added to the driver’s daily log.
• If the driver taps the notification panel, a new screen
is displayed with options for the driver to accept the
Driving status, or to select another duty status. Once
a selection is made, the duty status change is added
to the driver’s daily log.
NOTE: Depending on configuration, the driver may have
the option to press a Skip button to effectively cancel
the automatic duty status change.
NON-DRIVING
[
DRIVING
When in a Non-Driving status and the vehicle is moving for
a greater distance than the vehicle movement threshold, a
notification panel will appear with a message that the driver
is about to enter the Driving status.
• If the notification times out, the duty status change is
automatically added to the driver’s daily log.
• If the driver taps the notification panel, a new screen
is displayed with options for the driver to accept the
Driving status, or to select another duty status. Once
a selection is made, the duty status change is added
to the driver’s daily log.
NOTE: Depending on configuration, the driver may have
the option to press a Skip button to effectively cancel
the automatic duty status change.
The eDriver Logs®system has many built-in warnings to help
the driver avoid violations. In addition, when a Safety Manager
enters a correction, the driver is notified with a new message.
Select Review HOS to view the corrections. They are indicated
by an asterisk (*).
A proactive warning is given to the driver one hour prior to
running out of Driving or On Duty time. A second warning is
given when the driver runs out of Driving or On Duty time.
The system will warn the driver if they are attempting to exit
a Sleeper Berth or Off Duty status one hour before minimum
requirements are met.
DRIVER PROMPTS
AUTOMATIC DUTY STATUS CHANGE

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This option allows you to view your available hours, total hours
in each duty status for the current day, time on and off duty per
regulation, and miles traveled.
Use this screen to plan your day.
1. Select eDriver Logs
[
Review HOS
[
Summary in the
menu bar to display the Summary screen.
2. Use the scroll bar (or Up/Down keys) to view the entire
contents of the summary.
SUMMARY SECTIONS
Information in bold represent field names. Parentheses in field
names contain descriptions of fields with variable names.
(Header Information)
• (Driver name)
• (Today’s date and BLU’s device time); includes time zone
• (Applicable regulation)
Hours Available
This section displays available driving, on duty, and cycle time
per regulation.
• Driving
• On Duty
• (Regulation cycle); such as, 60/7, 70/8, etc.
(Regulation Cycle) Rules
The following fields represent accumulated hours;
• (Regulation cycle)
• Driving for current day
• On Duty for current day
• On Duty + Drive for current day
• Sleeper Berth for current day
• Off Duty for current day
• Drive (workshift) hours; may include time prior to the
midnight hour
• On Duty + Drive (workshift); may include time prior
to the midnight hour
REVIEW HOS — U.S.A.

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(Regulation Cycle) Rules (continued)
• Cycle Reset for current off duty period (Off Duty and/or
Sleeper Berth)
• Hours Gained when On Duty + Drive hours from the
oldest day in cycle is dropped off at the end of the
current day
Split Sleeper Berth
The following fields represent accumulated hours;
• Current Sleeper Berth for most recent qualifying
Sleeper Berth period
• Previous Sleeper Berth for previous qualifying Sleeper
Berth period (This is the first part of the split, and may
be 0 if the Current Sleeper Berth is 10 or more.)
• Miles Today for the current 24-hour period
Border Snapshot
This section displays the available time under your assigned
Canadian regulations;
• Current Driving
• Current On Duty
• Canadian Regulation Cycle
• Day Driving
• Day On Duty
• Work-shift Driving
• Work-shift On Duty
• Work-shift Clock
• Next 24 Off
REVIEW HOS — U.S.A.

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This option allows you to view your available hours, total hours
in each duty status for the current day, time on and off duty per
regulation, and miles traveled.
Use this screen to plan your day.
1. Select eDriver Logs
[
Review HOS
[
Summary in the
menu bar to display the Summary screen.
2. Use the scroll bar (or Up/Down keys) to view the entire
contents of the summary.
SUMMARY SECTIONS
Information in bold represent field names. Parentheses in field
names contain descriptions of fields with variable names.
(Header Information)
• (Driver name)
• (Today’s date and BLU’s device time); includes time zone
• (Applicable regulation)
• (License plate number)
Hours Available
This section displays available driving, on duty, and cycle time
per regulation.
• Current Driving
• Current On Duty
• (Regulation Cycle); such as 70/7 or 120/14
• Day Driving
• Day On Duty
• Work-shift Driving
• Work-shift On Duty
• Work-shift Clock
• Defer
(Regulation Cycle) Rules
The following fields represent accumulated hours;
• (Regulation cycle)
• Day Driving for current day
• Day On Duty for current day
• Day On Duty + Driving for current day
REVIEW HOS — Canada

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(Regulation Cycle) Rules (continued)
• Work-shift Driving for current work shift
• Work-shift On Duty for current work shift
• Work-shift Clock for current work shift
• Sleeper Berth for current day
• Off Duty for current day
• Cycle Reset for current off duty period
(Off Duty and/or Sleeper Berth)
• Last 24 Off
• Next 24 Off
• Hours Gained when On Duty + Drive hours from
the oldest day in cycle is dropped off at the end of the
current day
Off Duty Required
• Total Qualifying Off Duty
• Work-shift Reset + Defer
• Additional Off Duty
Split Sleeper Berth & Defer
The following fields represent accumulated hours;
• Current Sleeper Berth for most recent qualifying
Sleeper Berth period
• Previous Sleeper Berth for previous qualifying Sleeper
Berth period (This is the first part of the split, and may
be 0 if the Current Sleeper Berth is 10 or more.)
• Day 1 Defer
• Day 2 Work-shift Reset + Defer
• Day 2 Total Off Duty + Defer
• Miles Today
Border Snapshot Canada to US
This section displays the available time under your assigned
US Mainland regulations;
• Current Driving
• Current On Duty
• US Regulation Cycle
REVIEW HOS — Canada

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• The information under the header includes the 24-hour
terminal start and time zone.
• The table includes both graphical and tabular representation
of the driver’s hours in each duty status.
• Additional information includes Available Driving and
On Duty hours for the current day, as well as Sleeper
Berth hours for the current and previous days.
2. Press the Details soft button to display the Graph
Summary screen.
3. Use the scroll bar (or Up/Down keys) to view the entire
content of the summary.
The following steps apply equally to 7 Day and 8 Day log sheets.
1. Select eDriver Logs
[
Review HOS
[
7 Day in the menu
bar to display the 7 Day Graph screen.
REVIEW 1/7/8 DAY LOG SHEETS
If operating under Canadian regulations you will be able
to view log sheets for 1/7/8/15 days.

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ENTER CITATION
ENTER REMARKS
VEHICLE INSPECTION
This option allows you to enter citation information that will
appear in your daily log.
1. Select eDriver Logs
[
Updates
[
Citation in the menu bar
to display the Citation Entry screen.
This option allows you to enter additional comments that will
appear in your daily log, such as noting weather or traffic delays.
1. Select eDriver Logs
[
Updates
[
Remarks in the menu bar
to display the Remark Entry screen.
2. Enter your remarks in the text field.
3. Press the Done soft button to add the remarks to your log.
These options allow you to record the times and results of
pre-, inter-, post-, and DOT inspections. Check with your safety
manager to determine whether paper documentation is required.
This information will appear in your daily log.
1. Select eDriver Logs
[
Inspection
[
Pre in the menu bar
to display the Pre Inspection Entry screen.
2. Enter the inspection details in the text field.
3. Press the Done soft button to add the inspection details
to your daily log.
2. Enter the details of the citation in the text field. This is a
required field.
3. Enter additional comments, if necessary, in the Optional
Remarks field.
4. Press the Done soft button to add the citation information
to your log.

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These options allow you to enter shipping or trailer updates.
This information appears in your daily log. The following steps
apply to both shipping and trailer updates.
1. Select eDriver Logs
[
Updates
[
Shipping in the menu
bar to display the Shipping Information Entry screen.
The current information from your log is displayed in the
Current Shipping Information field.
2. Enter the updated shipping information in the Enter New
Shipping Information field. This is a required field.
3. Enter additional comments, if necessary, in the Optional
Remarks field.
4. Press the Done soft button to add the shipping update
to your log.
Drivers can switch between an active or inactive status to
allow co-drivers to interact with BLU.
1. Select Driver
[
Change User on the menu bar to display
the Change User screen.
• To switch users, press the Switch soft button.
• To exit the Change User section, press the Cancel
soft button.
1. Select Driver
[
Logout on the menu bar to display the
Logout screen.
• To log out and leave the truck, press the Yes soft button.
• To just log out, press the No soft button.
2. Repeat for each driver.
1. Select eDriver Logs
[
Log Annotation
NOTE: Use this option to make corrections to any existing
or forgotten Duty Status changes.
UPDATE SHIPPING/TRAILER
CHANGE USER
LOGOUT
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DRIVER ANNOTATIONS
2. Select Existing DS or Forgotten DS
3. Select which existing Duty Status event you need to change.
Select NEXT.
4. Select Duty Status to change the existing event.
5. Select NEXT.
6. Enter remark (required). Select NEXT.
7. Review change and confirm YES/NO.
NOTE: Use this option to make corrections to any existing
or forgotten Duty Status changes.

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CERTIFICATION
PeopleNet eDriver Logs meet federal regulations in the United
States by the Dept. of Transportation (49 C.F.R. § 395.15) and
in Canada below the 60th parallel and the following state
regulations: TX: Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 37,
Rule §4.12; CA: California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 13,
§§1201-1213; FL: Florida Statute 316.302 Hours of Service for
Intrastate Transportation; AK: Alaska Administrative Code
(AAC), Title 17, Chapter 25.
NOTE
This guide is intended to complement PeopleNet’s eDriver Logs
training. No driver should attempt to rely solely on the eDriver
Logs guide without first completing training from
your company.
If the PerformX engine cable on your vehicle is not receiving
data, you will be prompted to use paper logs. You are required
to carry a paper log book in your vehicle at all times.
PeopleNet bears no responsibility for the driver’s failure to
comply with this requirement.
You are required to keep this guide in your vehicle at all
times. Provide this documentation to the auditor in the case
of a D.O.T. inspection.
Please sign below to acknowledge you have been trained on
how to use this program and understand these instructions.
eDriver Logs relies on accurate input of data and appropriate
use by the driver. PeopleNet assumes no liability for
erroneous, accidental, or intentional input of data or misuse
of the product.
The regulations announced by the FMCSA and the Canadian
government are subject to change. PeopleNet will endeavor
to automatically update the eDriver Logs device as soon as
practical. PeopleNet assumes no liability for reasonable
delays in providing system updates or upgrades.
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