Which eld for 1 truck owner?

I like big road only equipment is the datalink cable and the little box would have to check but I believe it’s half the price of what you talking but I don’t need it for ifta I can write down state line miles and a cheap Walmart smart phone or tablet would be your device

 

I like the Garmin. Available at the truck stop for roughly $250, with no monthly fees. All data is stored locally on your device (no "cloud" or 3rd party internet server) giving you absolute and total control over who can access it. I run mine through a dedicated tablet, and keep mobile data and wifi turned off while going down the road, also eliminating the possibility of some hacker using the ELD as a back door into my truck's ECM. If you have an #80 series Garmin dézl GPS (580, 780), you shouldn't need the extra tablet...it'll work with the GPS. I already had the 570, so while it'll display HOS info from the ELD, I still needed the phone or tablet to make it all work.

 

I am not familiar with the Garmin devices but yes this is possible, do a little research on the device it may be the one you are searching for.

There are two types of FMCSA-approved ELDs: "local" and "telematics". "local" ELD's do not require connectivity.

 

Check out Blue Ink Tech BIT ELD. One time fee with no additional $ after that for the basic unit.
BIT - Blue Ink Tech

 

I don't know if there is an apple app or if you'd need an android device to run it.

 

...and at the end of the year you get to write another check or return the equipment.

I bought my Garmin in December 2017. Installed it in April 2018 (took all of 10 seconds to plug it in and a few minutes to set up). Hasn't cost me a dime since.

 

We went with RoadLog, we own the device, no connectivity needed and no monthly fees.