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Tablet Driver Steps

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Note: Every operation is different, and your steps may vary. Adjust this document to meet your needs.

Important: You should be logged in and have the tablet docked before turning the engine On or Off, and whenever the asset is in motion. Doing so, will help accurately capture necessary events.

Step 1 – Connecting to GSM (Cellular)

With the tablet docked, press the power button on the tablet to wake it. Log into the tablet using your ID and PIN. This should trigger the GPS device to wake and connect to the GSM network (cellular connection). If a message appears that says “Cannot Connect to GSM,” undock then re-dock the tablet. Alternatively, starting the asset’s engine will wake the GPS. Based on your company’s policy you may leave the engine idling for the duration of the pre-trip inspection. However, if you must turn the asset off, ensure the tablet is docked prior to powering the engine off.

Step 2 – Leaving Home Base – Starting Driver Logs

After logging into the tablet, tap the Zonar logs home tile. Certification of the previous day’s logs and verification of edits may be required before continuing. Otherwise, change your duty status to On Duty, which will begin the day’s log.

Step 3 – Pre-trip Inspection

Remove the tablet from the dock and open the EVIR application by tapping the home tile. Perform the pre-trip inspection.

Once the pre-trip is complete, re-dock the tablet and key-on the engine and begin driving. The tablet will automatically change your duty status from On Duty to Drive after exceeding the pre-determined threshold distance (0.7 miles is default).

Step 4 – Breaks/Lunch (If required)

If you are scheduled to take a break, ensure the tablet is docked and the engine has been powered off. While logged into the tablet, change your duty status to Off-duty from within the Zonar logs application. When your break has ended, change your duty status to On-duty. Ensure the tablet is docked prior to turning the engine on and driving begins. The Zonar logs application shows a counter that counts up ↑ to show the length of break taken (must be at least 30 minutes).

Step 5 – Returning to Home Base – Post-trip Inspection (If required)

Once the engine has been turned off, the tablet automatically changes your duty status to On-duty after 30 seconds.

Un-dock the tablet and perform your post-trip inspection. When completed, re-dock the tablet to upload the inspection. Change your duty status to Off-duty and then log off.

It is recommended that you power off the tablet completely if there is an extended period of time when it will not be in use. Press the power button for two seconds and then tap the Power Off button on the screen.

Important: You should be logged in and have the tablet docked before turning the engine On or Off, and whenever the asset is in motion. Doing so, will help accurately capture necessary events.

Driver Steps (Summarized)

Leaving Base

  1. Log in with your driver card and pin, and change status to On-duty.
  2. Perform your pre-trip inspection.
  3. Dock the tablet and begin driving.

If a Break is Required

  1. With the tablet docked, turn the engine off and change status to Off-duty.
  2. When the timer reaches at least 30 minutes, change status to On-duty, power on the engine and begin driving.

Returning to Base

  1. Turn the engine off and change duty status to On-duty.
  2. Perform your post-trip inspection (if required).
  3. Dock the tablet and change status to Off-duty.
  4. Log off the tablet.

 

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