Electronic logs that hold up at the roadside.
TruckCrave ELD records driving time directly from the engine, keeps every duty-status change on file, and transfers records to safety officials when they ask for them. One app for drivers, one portal for the carrier.
- Android and iOS
- Web services and email transfer
- Electronic DVIR
Hours of Service
Driving
What drivers and safety managers use every day
Every feature below is part of the standard TruckCrave ELD app. There are no add-on modules to buy before you can stay compliant.
Automatic driving time
When the truck reaches 5 mph the log switches to Driving on its own. When it stops, the driver is prompted to confirm the next status.
Live HOS clocks
Drive, shift, break, and cycle time remaining are shown on one screen, calculated for the cycle the driver is operating under.
Roadside inspection mode
Hand the officer a read-only view of the current day and the previous 14 days, or send the ELD output file by web services or email.
Electronic DVIR
Pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports with vehicle and trailer defects, driver signature, and automatic vehicle details from the ELD.
Team driving
Two drivers sign in on the same device. Each driver's time is recorded under their own account, and switching takes a few taps.
Log certification
Drivers review each day and certify it with a signature. Uncertified days are flagged at sign-in so nothing is missed.
Malfunction monitoring
The ELD checks power, engine sync, timing, positioning, data recording, and data transfer. Problems are shown to the driver with a D or M indicator.
Unidentified driving
Driving recorded with no driver signed in is kept under an unidentified profile so the carrier and drivers can review and assign it.
Carrier portal
Safety staff review logs, propose edits for driver approval, manage vehicles and drivers, and keep records for the required six months.
A logbook that does the math for you
Drivers spend less time on paperwork and more time driving. The app keeps the graph grid current and only asks for input when the rules require it.
- Off Duty, Sleeper Berth, Driving, and On Duty statuses with location and notes
- Personal Conveyance and Yard Move when your carrier allows them
- Shipping document and trailer numbers attached to the day's log
- Send yourself a copy of the last 14 days at any time
The vehicle has been stopped for 5 minutes. Do you want to keep driving or change your duty status?
Records you can stand behind in an audit
Original records are never overwritten. Every edit keeps the original event, who requested the change, and whether the driver accepted it.
- Edit history and annotations retained for every event
- Unidentified driving review and assignment
- Malfunction and diagnostic event history by vehicle
- DVIR history with defect and repair status
I certify that my data entries and my record of duty status for this 24-hour period are true and correct.
On the road in four steps
Installation takes a few minutes per truck and does not require a technician.
Plug in the ELD
Connect the vehicle unit to the truck's diagnostic port. The status lights confirm power, GPS, and cellular signal.
Install the app
Download TruckCrave ELD on an Android or iOS phone or tablet and sign in with the account your carrier created.
Connect to the truck
Select the vehicle from the list and accept the Bluetooth pairing request. The icon turns blue when connected.
Drive
Driving time is recorded automatically. Review your status at stops and certify each day's log.
The TruckCrave vehicle unit
A compact, engine-connected device that reads vehicle data from the ECM and sends it to the driver's app over Bluetooth.
- Plugs into the 9-pin heavy-duty diagnostic port
- Reads engine power status, vehicle motion, odometer, and engine hours
- Built-in GPS for location at every duty-status change
- Built-in cellular modem for telematics data transfer
- Three status lights for cellular, GPS, and Bluetooth
Other diagnostic ports? Contact us to confirm compatibility for your vehicles.
| Light | Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Amber (cellular) | Blinking | Connected to the cellular network |
| Off | No cellular connection | |
| Green (GPS) | Blinking | GPS position locked |
| Solid | Searching for satellites | |
| Blue (Bluetooth) | Blinking | Connected to the driver's device |
| Off | No Bluetooth connection |
Required in-cab documents, available online
Under 49 CFR 395.22(h), drivers must keep a user manual, data transfer instructions, and malfunction instructions in the vehicle. Each one can be printed from these pages.
Driver User Manual
Sign-in, connecting to the truck, duty status, certification, DVIR, team driving, and troubleshooting.
Open manual →Data Transfer Instructions
How to show logs on the device and send the ELD output file to an authorized safety official.
Open instructions →Malfunction Instruction Sheet
Malfunction and diagnostic codes, and the steps drivers and carriers must take when the ELD fails.
Open instruction sheet →Common questions
Which phones and tablets can run the app?
What happens if the phone loses cell service?
How do I show my logs during a roadside inspection?
Can a carrier change a driver's log?
What should a driver do if the ELD malfunctions?
Does TruckCrave ELD support Personal Conveyance and Yard Moves?
Ready to move your fleet to TruckCrave ELD?
Tell us how many trucks you run and we will walk you through setup, hardware, and driver onboarding.