HOS Admin Reference | Features

ELD Connect with Focus

The ELD Connect with Focus solution provides a focused and detailed approach to implementing an ELD solution with DVIR capabilities. With ELD Connect with Focus, your vehicles are equipped with an ELD tablet and the Focus platform is used to track and maintain logs.

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Documentation

ELD Focus Administrator Reference

This section is designed for the Office Administrators, Supervisors, and Compliance Personnel who are responsible for managing log information in order to comply with Hours of Service rules.
HOS Rules and Regulations

Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) are the seven categories the FMCSA uses as part of the Safety Measurement System (SMS) to measure safety performance and create monthly Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores. HOS is one of the categories that contributes to the score.

Videos

Resolving Conflicts

In this video, we explore several conflicts you and your drivers may encounter while using your HOS solution.

Reviewing Reports

In this video, we explore four reports that you should review weekly to help maintain compliance with the Hours of Service rules.

Configuring Preferences and Drivers

In this video, we’ll explore the HOS Admin Portal by adjusting and verifying several preferences and explore managing and adding drivers. Use the timestamps below to jump to specific sections within the video: Accessing the HOS Portal Standard Users……………..00:14 Pro/Enterprise Users……00:22 User Preferences……………….00:39 Carriers……………………………….01:08 Home Terminals………………..01:29 Drivers…………………………………01:53

Exploring the HOS Admin Portal Interface

This video provides a brief introduction to the HOS Admin Portal home screen.

Best Practices

Implementation Tips for Your HOS Solution

Consider the following best practices for successful implementation and ongoing management of your HOS Solution.

Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspections

CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) is a major safety measurement and reporting initiative of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

HOS Customer Worksheet

During the account setup process for your Hours of Service solution, it will help to collect information about your organization and home terminal.

Deep Dives

What is self-certification (ELD Mandate)?

As of this date, the FMCSA has neither released all of the technical guidelines outlining the compliance requirements of the ELD mandate, nor have they provided a date at which point they plan to do so.

Does My Driver Qualify for the Non-CDL 150 Air-Mile Exception?

HOS Driver Logs includes a driver type that can be used for drivers who qualify for the use of the Non-CDL 150 air-mile exemption.

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