Computer Logs (not Elog)

Discussion in 'Interstate' started by Palazon, Sep 19, 2013.

  1. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    With our CSA scores climbing, mostly thru logbook violations I thought I should share this. Drivers Daily Log is accepted by IDC. Cost is $95 and a cheap Walmart printer.

    Advantages:
    1) it does the math for you, no math errors.
    2) runs on Laptop and Tablets.
    3) all the paper log advantages (yes you can cheat if that is your desire).
    4) 50 state and Canada legal, including the new HOS rules.
    5) warns of potential violations.
    6) DOT loves it.
    7) nice and neat, no forms and manner violations.

    Disadvantages:
    1) program cost
    2) platform cost. Well most of us carry a laptop or something for movies anyway..
    3) carrying printer, paper and ink.

    You can google it to find the homepage. It's a free 30 day trial. IDC needs to use print module "keller 0801" (free). One of our drivers has developed a program for trip sheets and logs: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-interstate-trip-sheet-app-currently-mac.html

    The trip sheets work well and are accepted, but I'm not sure about the log book portion.
     
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  3. Blind Driver

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    Or get Eclipse at half the cost.
     
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  4. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    Does the log department accept it?
     
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    Or get big road app for free you can edit, print, email whatever you need and its free.
     
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  6. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    Hey, If you guys have options that the log department accepts, PLEASE Share!!! We need to get that score down...lol.
     
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    Printer hasn't been practical, my truck sits hot or cold too often and would be another thing to drag home and back to drop and break.

    Using a program and copying it to a paper log works, too. Must be current to last duty change.
     
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  8. Blind Driver

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    That is what Mercer gives us for free :biggrin_255:
     
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  9. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    I appreciate that. And their website (eclips) states they have many specialized forms for different companies. Might be worth a look. I do know that I've been with DDL for a lot of years and I can state that it's a good product.
     
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  10. NorCenArk

    NorCenArk Light Load Member

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    Driver's daily log does not work on tablets according to their website unless the tablet can run windows 8 or other full version.
     
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    Does the Eclipse work on IPad ?
     
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