ELD Mandate Overview
It is important to know that electronic logging devices do not
fully automate driver logs, but are a tool to simplify the
process of data collection for a driver's logs. For example,
you still have to manually set your duty statuses to Off Duty,
Sleeper Berth, and so on. You also have to manually certify
your records.
The BIT ELD adapter allows your vehicle to communicate
with the Blue Ink Tech app over a wireless connection. To
support compliance with the FMCSA's ELD mandate, it
automates the collection of the following data items:
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Odometer mileage
•Engine hours
•Engine on/off status
•Vehicle in-motion status
These are the only data items from the vehicle's database
that are used to support compliance with the ELD mandate.
Automatically Recorded Driving
When a vehicle's wheel speed exceeds five miles per hour,
a duty status of Driving will be automatically recorded. This
automatically recorded Driving event cannot be shortened
or edited to any other duty status.
Personal Use or Yard Move, if applicable to the driving
event, must be indicated manually by the driver before the
BIT ELD adapter detects that the vehicle is in motion.
When the vehicle is no longer in motion, the BIT ELD
adapter will automatically record a duty status change to
On Duty Not Driving after six minutes if the driver does not
manually change their duty status.
Recordkeeping
Your records are collected and stored on your smartphone
or tablet with the Blue Ink Tech app. Records are stored
online for at least six months and can be accessed through
the web portal at blueinktech.com
Required Paperwork
Blue Ink Tech provides all of the
ELD instructions that drivers are
required to keep in the vehicle.
Keep physical copies of these
documents in the vehicle to
comply with the ELD mandate.
DOT Inspection Sheet
Instructions for using BIT ELD
during a safety inspection, and what
to do in case of an ELD malfunction.
BIT ELD Quick Start Guide
This guide is in the box with your
BIT ELD adapter, and has all of the
instructions for how to set up and
use your ELD.
Electronic versions can be
accessed in the BIT app:
Under "Help" in the main menu,
select "Knowledge Base". You can
search for the document you need
and view or download a pdf version.
