Logbook programs - printer modules

You keep a paper log as you drive ... so what's the problem? Send the carrier the original and keep the duplicate and forget about the ipad app. Why all the redundant work? Maybe I'm a little unclear on your needs.

Paper is a good thing. Use it as long as you can and count your blessings.

 

not sure what a printer module is but i run eclipse logs off of dieselboss.com and i love it easy to use many different logging formats like 60hr/6 day 70 hr/8 day bus driver oil field etc. etc. i use a pretty fancy wireless printer set up but in my opinion i way over did it

just buy a cheap printer from walmart and plug it in to ur laptop at the end of day and wala paper logs im not entirely sure on emailing logs as my company wants the paper sent in each week but im sure it can be done some how.

eclipse is extremely easy to use i figured mine out in about a day or so and if u know me that means something lol

plus it comes with a 30 day free trial just go to dieselboss.com download the trial and wala a fully working e-log set up for 30 days after that i believe the normal price after the trial is $60 but according to all my friends who i got to switch and myself we all agree it is worth every penny

it is also very highly recommended on the site

one other thing unless u buy the separete gps device this program will not track you and you can move around any line u want to wherever u want it. it is very very easy to "edit" in fact imho it's actually easier to "edit" than paper logs and will help you to a degree. i can make magic happen with my mouse lol

 

I couldnt agree more. I use Eclipse also. It does your log and DVIR on one sheet that you can print out any time. And since my handwriting is terrible, it is much better to print it from the computer.

 

my hand writing sucks as well that was the deal breaker for me also

 

Drivers Daily Log limits your purchase of the program to 3 computers. If you upgrade over that limit, they make you purchase another license. It is the only company I have ever dealt with like this. I have software for my tax programs which cost a much larger sum that are not that restricted.

I will be moving to Eclipse and throwing out DDL. I am on the 3rd computer and will be upgrading it this year.

 

Eclipse doesnt require a printer module and will work on XP just fine. They do have a FAQ on their website and also vids to explain how to use it. The basic operation is very simple but there are a couple of tricks that you can use too. If I remember correctly it cost $65 and you get free updates (not that there have been any lately) for a year.

 

DDL calls them "printer modules."

Eclipse calls them "templates."

Both programs come with a generic printable logbook sheet and then you can either change it to one of dozens of company-specific forms or (Eclipse) send in a new sheet that hasn't been digitized yet for your logs if it isn't already on file.

They are free (as is a digital signature) if you download the free trial here: http://www.dieselboss.com/software/eclipse_logbook.htm

I am not sure what DDL's policy on making new ones is, but it looks like those that are already made on their site are there for download if you have bought the "full" version.