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Compliance: How to transfer HOS / ELD Logs in MyGeotab

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Procedure

  1. Select Activity > HOS > Logs or Click Complaince > HOS > Logs from the main menu:
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  2. Select the Transfer button:
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  3. Select up to five drivers for the desired date range ( Note: If you are using app for mygeotab then Transfer button can be found under More):
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  4. Consult the Auditor or roadside Inspector for the desired Transfer Type, i.e. Email or Web services (Both will be sent to the FMCSA ELD portal).
  5. Enter the code provided by the Inspector in the Comment field, and select Send.
  6. When prompted, select Transfer to FMCSA or Test Transfer as needed.
  7. If the transfer is successful, a broadcast will return indicating a successful transfer:

Additional Notes

  • In the event of an audit, you can electronically transfer Logs from the application to the FMCSA in for any 30-day period within the last six months.

  • It is recommended that you verify the driver's settings to ensure that drivers and vehicles are set up correctly in order to successful ELD transfer of Logs to the FMCSA. See the Marketplace to enable the ELD Settings Validator Add-In for your fleet.

  • If the transfer fails, review the broadcast carefully to determine the cause of the failed transfer. Refresh the page and/or log out and log back into the database.