What eld do you have?

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  1. Ikamob01

    Ikamob01 Medium Load Member

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    Im trying to buy a new eld because, my geotab eld just went bad on me(I never liked it anyway). So which one do you have and which one should I you suggest i buy?
    Also what will happen if , a dot officer find out that my elog is bad?
     
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  3. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    I use Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, good product, not cheap, went from 240 to 360 to 480 a year, includes gps tracking for ifta.

    If your elog breaks you can use paper for up to 7 or 8 days I think. You have to order a new one and have it before your paper time limit is up or else they will probably just execute you at the roadside. I think you still have to be able to login to a website to get your previous logs up until the point it failed. @ZVar is an expert on this kinda stuff.
     
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  4. Ikamob01

    Ikamob01 Medium Load Member

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    Ok. Thanks for your imput.
     
  5. MacLean

    MacLean Road Train Member

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    It’s not connected to the Truck as a true ELD but I use Motive as well Just for a log book. I like its ease of use.
     
  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Blue ink tech . Just have to buy the hardware from them to hook to your diagnostic port.. Its free after that unless u wanna pay for ifta tracking and everything else they offer
     
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  7. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Motive.

    It’s easy for AG Exempt loads.
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  8. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    When I was paying for my own I used Motive, and now that I’m leased on they use Motive for everything. Dispatches come thru the tablet and the whole 9 yards.
     
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  9. Ikamob01

    Ikamob01 Medium Load Member

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    Doesn't it have to be connected to the truck and online all the time?
     
  10. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    Motive as well. Had it since I started 4 years ago and has worked great. I love the IFTA tracking but it is getting more expensive as well.
     
  11. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Only if the truck requires it. His truck could be exempt but he’s using the Motive app to make his life easier.
     
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