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This Glossary is designed to help describe, understand terms and, acronyms used in the Technical Support website.
A
Add - Inserting a new HOS status onto your HOS logs.
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Audit - To review HOS logs. Typically by a Department of Transportation representative.
B
Backlight - Keeps the display lit for drivers and users to be able to use the unit at all times of the day
Bootup - Startup - The act of the unit powering on and starting from an "off" state.
C
Change - To adjust/edit a log.
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Create - To insert a new status.
D
Detect - Also, Auto Detect, A function of the ELD recognizing that driving has started or stopped driving.
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DTScan - Application used in order to use a portable scanner with the TruckPC.
E
Email - Electronic mail sent to and from the device. Each driver has hers/his own email address assigned to their Driver Code.
Enforcement - Typically a Department of Transportation representative.
F
FAQ - Frequently Asked Question
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Fuel - The ELD keeps mutiple pieces of information on the consumption
H
HD100 - A type of ELD used to keep track of HOS - Smaller black device used with a separately bought display. Display not included.
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How To Article - How To - An article that provides step by step instructions on how to complete a task or function in the ELD software.
I
Idle - Vehicle is deemed to be Idling when both the Ignition is ON and Engine RPM is more than 0. Idle is included in various reports such as Trip Detail and Alerts can be configured in Settings for Vehicle Groups within the Portal.
Intelliroute - Mapping software on the unit provided by Rand McNally
K
KB How To Article - An article detailing how to perform a certain function with or related to the TPC.
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Kernel - A base level of software that directs the system controller.
L
Law - A rule or regulation that has been set in place by FMCSA or other Authorities for drivers
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Log(s)* - Typically referring to the driver's HOS logs. Can alternatively refer to information stored on the Truck PC or data compiled and stored in FleetWatcher.
M
MCT - TPC, TruckPC - ELD used to keep track of HOS.
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Movement - Detected motion of the truck by the ELD.
O
Officer - DOT/Law Enforcement Officer - An officer allowed to inspect a driver's logs to confirm that they are staying compliant with all FMCSA and driving rules and regulations
On-Duty - The status of the driver whenever they are working or driving.
P
Patch - A software update that upgrades, fixes or, changes existing software on the unit.
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Power - All devices are utilizes a 12 volt system. A unit that is "powered-up" is considered to be "on" while a "powered-down" unit is "off".
R
Roadside - Used in reference to being in the act of being pulled over by law enforcement. Also, Roadside Audit, which is the mode all drivers are strongly recommended to be in when pulled over.
S
Scanning - Function of the scanner hardware and scanning software on the ELD to scan images.
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Startup - Bootup - The act of the unit powering on and starting from an "off" state.
T
Time - This time is showing the time of the terminal this unit is assigned to
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TPC/TruckPC - ELD used to keep track of HOS
U
USB - Universal Serial Bus - This is the type of port used to connect external devices
V
Volume - The sound level of the audio coming from the unit's speakers.
X
Xerox - A company that produces scanners that may be used with some ELD devices.
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