Release 1.3.6 for Apple devices

SLG Technologies, LLC released version 1.3.6 for their EzLogIt application on ITunes on January 24, 2014.  This latest release added a recap column to the log printout and enabled editing of past log data.  In addition, it added warnings for passenger carrying vehicles.  

Update 7.8.3 Released for Android for the EzLogIt Application

SLG Technologies, LLC released version 7.8.3 for their EzLogIt application on Google Play on December 17, 2013.  This new release closely aligns the Android devices with the Apple devices. 

Update 1.3.5 released on Apple

The developers at EZLogIt are excited to announce the latest update release on Apple.  Version 1.3.5 released November 22, 2013 and brings some new features specifically asked for by drivers.  The newest update now features additional warnings that will monitor HOS rules.  In addition, the update significantly decreases the CPU utilization which improves performance.  Eddie at EZLogIt says "this is just another example of how willing we are to work with drivers.  We listen to what they want then take their feedback and do what is necessary to improve the app." The update for the Android version, which will include the same features, will be available on Google Play December 1.   

Eddie commented that SLG Technologies, LLC is developing a version for the Windows phone.  A release date has not been scheduled yet but the company expects it to be in the first quarter of 2014.  With the incorporation of the Windows based application, EZLogIt will be supported across the three major mobile platforms.

The truck drivers Christmas gift.

Are you looking for that perfect Christmas gift for the truck driver in your life?  Well then, look no further.  We all run into that situation where we just don't know what to get someone.  We want that perfect gift for that perfect "ah ha" moment.  What better way to show you care than by making someones' job easier?  You can do this by buying an annual subscription to EzLogIt.

EzLogIt is a full featured Smartphone application designed to record and track the daily activities for CDL drivers to meet the DOT Daily Log requirements. EzLogIt electronically records the required daily log information by retrieving time, location, and driver activity based off driver interaction with the application.    Your annual subscription provides the ability to securely back up daily logs right from your mobile device or tablet. 

$37.00 purchases the first years' subscription.  For more information visit EZLogIt.com or contact them directly at 254-898-0043.

HOS Regulations Summary

The following information is provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Please visit their website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov

Summary of HOS Regulations as of July 1, 2013

The following table summarizes the HOS regulations for property-carrying and passenger-carrying drivers. [Download PDF Version]

HOURS-OF-SERVICE RULES
PROPERTY-CARRYING DRIVERS	PASSENGER-CARRYING DRIVERS
11-Hour Driving Limit May drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty.	10-Hour Driving Limit May drive a maximum of 10 hours after 8 consecutive hours off duty.
14-Hour Limit May not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty. Off-duty time does not extend the 14-hour period.	15-Hour Limit May not drive after having been on duty for 15 hours, following 8 consecutive hours off duty. Off-duty time is not included in the 15-hour period.
Rest Breaks May drive only if 8 hours or less have passed since end of driver’s last off-duty or sleeper-berth period of at least 30 minutes. [49 CFR 397.5 mandatory "in attendance" time may be included in break if no other duties performed]	60/70-Hour Limit May not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive days.
60/70-Hour Limit May not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive days. A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty. Must include two periods from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. home terminal time, and may only be used once per week, or 168 hours, measured from the beginning of the previous restart.	Sleeper Berth Provision Drivers using a sleeper berth must take at least 8 hours in the sleeper berth, and may split the sleeper-berth time into two periods provided neither is less than 2 hours.
Sleeper Berth Provision Drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, plus a separate 2 consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any combination of the two.

Hours-of-Service (HOS) Regulations – Comparison

Comparison to Prior Rule. [Download PDF Version]

PROVISION	PRIOR RULE	UPDATED RULE – COMPLIANCE DATE JULY 1, 2013
Limitations on minimum "34-hour restarts"	None	(1) Must include two periods from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., home terminal time. (2) May only be used once per week, 168 hours, measured from the beginning of the previous restart.
Rest breaks	None except as limited by other rule provisions.	May drive only if 8 hours or less have passed since end of driver’s last off-duty or sleeper-berth period of at least 30 minutes. [49 CFR 397.5 mandatory "in attendance" time for hazardous materials may be included in break if no other duties performed]
PROVISION	PRIOR RULE	UPDATED RULE – COMPLIANCE DATE FEBRUARY 27, 2012
On-duty time	Includes any time in CMV except sleeper-berth.	Does not include any time resting in a parked vehicle (also applies to passenger- carrying drivers). In a moving property-carrying CMV, does not include up to 2 hours in passenger seat immediately before or after 8 consecutive hours in sleeper-berth.
Penalties	"Egregious" hours of service violations not specifically defined.	Driving (or allowing a driver to drive) more than 3 hours beyond the driving-time limit may be considered an egregious violation and subject to the maximum civil penalties. Also applies to passenger-carrying drivers.
Oilfield exemption	"Waiting time" for certain drivers at oilfields (which is off-duty but does extend 14-hour duty period) must be recorded and available to FMCSA, but no method or details are specified for the recordkeeping.	"Waiting time" for certain drivers at oilfields must be shown on logbook or electronic equivalent as off-duty and identified by annotations in "remarks" or a separate line added to "grid."