Transflo Mobile -Roehl

Believe it, or not Roehl is behind the times in the technology department. I tried scanning then emailing the file to payroll and they couldn't get the file. Turns out they aren't even using jpg., instead they use bmp which creates huge files. I can do it, but I have to use an e-fax to fax them the paperwork. I'm not on e-logs, but I use it for practice if and when we ever do go paperless. I can tell you, it is possible to screw up your e-log as bad or worse than a paper log, I just did it.

If you have a laptop there is another option. I have the verizon mifi so I bought a wireless printer/scanner. I can scan all my paperwork and then fax it to them if I want. The added benefit is that if they have to send you any paperwork you can have them e-mail it and then print it at your leisure. This has saved me several times when I pickup a trailer without a registration.

Not only is there a cost factor about e-logs, but thanks to ooida and their victory in court there is a legal question as well. They won on the harassment issue and these idiotic companies even admit they use their e-logs to force drivers to drive longer, and do training during a driver's rest period. I wouldn't doubt that Roehl is treading water until this all gets sorted out.

 

Preacher Man, I like the idea of having a printer in the truck...I'll keep my eyes open for a smallish one that uses cheaper ink cartridges.

 

I'm on a 14/7 hometime fleet and used paper logs my 1st week out. So the one post that we have to do both is wrong.

 

so please explain in more detail. your first week out as a home time driver
in a truck with the mcp200 E- logs quallcom, and roehl only had you paper log ?

 

My truck setup is a laptop with wireless, the Verizon MiFi, and the Canon Pixma Wifi printer. It gives me a flatbed scanner and printer all in one. At $2.00 a page and the lost time of going to a truck stop and waiting on a fax, it has been a real lifesaver. You would be amazed how many trailers don't have registrations or inspection stickers. Now I call in and just have it emailed. Then all I have to do is open my email and print the document. If you need to fax to them there are several internet based fax services. Scan as a pdf file then fax the file to Roehl. The nice thing is that you now have a digital copy also. In a pinch you can also fax your trip documents when you can't get to a transflo.

 

I could be wrong...but i think the app on my phone will save pictures as pdf files to email...

 

If you email it then they want tiff files, they have to be 8 bit black and white. You still don't get small files and Roehl can't handle attachments very well. Best bet is to save as a pdf and then use an internet fax service. Hence my earlier post that Roehl isn't very current with their technology.

 

Boooo!! LOL

 

buy a scaner hook it up to a laptop..rigister in Roehl Bar code in transflo website..no longer need a truck stop