ELD Installation
Electronic logging devices installed with the right cable, connected securely to the engine, and checked so hours of service log the way they should.
A loose ELD is a logbook problem
An ELD records driving time by reading data from the engine. If the device is on the wrong cable, the connector works loose, or the engine link drops, logs can show gaps and drivers end up dealing with malfunctions at the roadside.
We install the device your provider supplied, connect it to the vehicle’s diagnostic port with the right cable, secure it so it stays put, and confirm engine data is coming through on your platform.
- Correct diagnostic cable for each make, model, and year
- Connector secured against vibration
- Engine hours, odometer, and VIN checked on the platform
- Driver display or tablet mount installed where supplied
- Install record for every vehicle
What’s included
- Cable
- 9-pin, 6-pin, OBD-II, or vehicle-specific harness
- Mount
- Device secured out of the way of the driver’s feet
- Link
- Engine connection checked on your platform
- Swap
- Old devices removed when you change providers
- Record
- Serial number, photos, and notes per truck
How an ELD install goes
Identify
Confirm the vehicle and its diagnostic port so we use the right cable.
Install
Connect the device, route the cable, and secure everything so it can’t be kicked loose.
Verify
Power on and confirm engine data and connection on your platform.
Document
Log the serial number, take photos, and note anything that needs follow-up.
A quick note on the ELD mandate
FMCSA’s ELD rule requires most drivers who must keep records of duty status to use a registered ELD. The old AOBRD grace period ended in December 2019. Trucks with engines older than model year 2000 are generally exempt, and there are other exceptions.
Drivers also need to carry an ELD user guide, instructions for sending logs to an officer, instructions for what to do during a malfunction, and a supply of blank paper logs.
We install and test the hardware. We don’t give legal or compliance advice. For questions about whether a rule applies to you, check with FMCSA, your ELD provider, or your compliance team.
Before install day
- ELD devices and cables from your provider
- Vehicle list with year, make, model, and VIN
- Driver accounts set up in your platform
- Trucks parked and accessible, with keys
We install the ELD you chose
We’ve installed ELDs from providers such as Samsara, Motive, Geotab, Verizon Connect, Teletrac Navman, Zonar, and Omnitracs. We install whichever one you use.
ELD questions
How long does an ELD install take?
Many ELD installs take under an hour per truck. Time depends on the vehicle and how hard the diagnostic port is to reach.
Do you sell ELDs?
No. Your ELD provider supplies the devices and cables. We install and test them.
Can you switch us from one ELD provider to another?
Yes. We remove the old devices, install the new ones, and confirm they connect. Plan the switch with your provider so drivers’ logs carry over the way you need.
What if the truck has no standard diagnostic port?
Some older or specialty vehicles need a different cable or connection. Send us your vehicle list ahead of time and we’ll flag any that need special parts.
Can you train our drivers on the ELD?
Yes. Our driver training covers logging in, changing duty status, sending logs at an inspection, and what to do if the ELD malfunctions.
Need ELDs installed?
Tell us how many trucks, where they are, and which provider you use.