User's Manual

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DriverConnect User Guide 6
© 2016-2017, Rand McNally, Inc.
Terminology
These terms are used throughout this guide:
 ELD is short for Electronic Logging Device. An ELD connects directly
to your truck and send information over Bluetooth
®
to your
Android™ device or tablet. Your ELD refers to the specific Rand
McNally ELD installed in your vehicle, such as the ELD 50 or DC 200.
 Your Android™ Device means the Android™-based smartphone or
tablet on which you have installed and use the DriverConnect app.
 HOS means your Hours of Service. This is the amount of time spent
On Duty, Driving, in the Sleeper Berth, and Off Duty.
 A DVIR is a Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report. You need to complete
one before and after each driving session.
 IFTA is the International Fuel Tax Agreement. DriverConnect
automatically tracks your state-to-state driving for easier IFTA
reporting.
 Your Fleet Manager is the individual at your organization who
typically interacts with drivers by managing logs and reports,
performing dispatch, etc.
 A Law Enforcement Officer (or LEO) may request to see your
Logbook on a traffic stop to ensure compliance. DriverConnect has a
special Inspection Mode for these situations.
 The DriverConnect Portal is the web-based component of
DriverConnect that allows you to access reports and driving history,
plus additional features not available in the app. You can access the
portal at: https://driverconnect.randmcnally.com