ELD Slip seat question that hasnt been asked before

set aside 10 trucks for them problem solved if trucks are used through out the day make sure they are back by the time the long haul crews come in

 

I don't see any cheap solution. Whatever ELD system you use must be wired to the vehicle's ECM, a so called black box. The 10 or so drivers will probably use a bluetooth device, phone or tablet to record the HOS via the black box. But black box will still have to be in every vehicle they are likely to use.

 

What units have you tried and what trouble are you having?
There are units like Bigroad and RM's ELD 50 and such that should work with any heavy truck with a 9-pin diag. port. Just issue one to each of the 10 drivers.
The problem comes into play, I think is when you are running odb-II trucks.(1 ton and such) In that case I've heard of a few places saying "coming soon" but no clue as to when that will be.

 

I use people net. They have these portable units that are the size of a large tackle box with an 8 in tablet sticking out of them. It has a portable antenna. The box probably holds a battery I presume. Driver justs picks them up, takes them to his truck, and logs in. He finishes his shift, logs out, and takes the unit back to the office. I would think other brand ELD's would have these type of portable units.

 

Problem with that is it still needs to connect to the ecm to be legal.
I've seen the box you are talking about at our office. It's used for training and nothing else. That's what they are designed for I'm sure.

 

Your probably right. I've seen them but never used one. I talked to a driver yesterday. He was complaining to me about having to use a portable. I'll try to see what he is using.