Exploring the HOS Admin Portal Interface
This video provides a brief introduction to the HOS Admin Portal home screen.
HOS Admin Reference
The reference materials in this section are designed for HOS Administrators with fleets using in-cab tablets running electronic logging software for electronic logging and hours of service compliance.
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.
Basic
Videos
Resolving Conflicts
In this video, we explore several conflicts you and your drivers may encounter while using your HOS solution.
Standard
Documentation
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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. -
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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
Exploring the HOS Admin Portal Interface
This video provides a brief introduction to the HOS Admin Portal home screen.
Manage Unidentified Driver Events
An unidentified driver event occurs when a trip is recorded with no primary driver signed in. In this video, Kirk reviews how to manage unidentified driver events from an administrator and driver perspective.
Resolve Missing Odometer Conflicts
In this video, Kirk walks you through resolving missing odometer conflicts. Shutting off the engine while in the middle of logging out is known to cause missing odometer conflicts. It is recommended that drivers shut the engine off either before or after fully logging out of their ELD assignment.
Resolve Incorrect Vehicle ID Conflicts
In this video, Kirk will guide you through resolving incorrect Vehicle ID conflicts through the HOS Admin Portal and the ELD tablet.
Resolve Missing Location Conflicts
In this video, Kirk guides you through resolving missing location conflicts.
Resolve Decreasing Odometer Conflicts
In this video, Kirk guides you through resolving decreasing odometer conflicts.
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.
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.
Pro
Documentation
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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. -
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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
Exploring the HOS Admin Portal Interface
This video provides a brief introduction to the HOS Admin Portal home screen.
Manage Unidentified Driver Events
An unidentified driver event occurs when a trip is recorded with no primary driver signed in. In this video, Kirk reviews how to manage unidentified driver events from an administrator and driver perspective.
Resolve Missing Odometer Conflicts
In this video, Kirk walks you through resolving missing odometer conflicts. Shutting off the engine while in the middle of logging out is known to cause missing odometer conflicts. It is recommended that drivers shut the engine off either before or after fully logging out of their ELD assignment.
Resolve Incorrect Vehicle ID Conflicts
In this video, Kirk will guide you through resolving incorrect Vehicle ID conflicts through the HOS Admin Portal and the ELD tablet.
Resolve Missing Location Conflicts
In this video, Kirk guides you through resolving missing location conflicts.
Resolve Decreasing Odometer Conflicts
In this video, Kirk guides you through resolving decreasing odometer conflicts.
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.
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.