TruckingOffice ELD

How to Install the TruckingOffice ELD


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The ELD solution from TruckingOffice offers you plug-and-play functionality for a stress-free and straightforward installation. You won’t have to visit a mechanic or professional installer; just follow the steps outlined here to get your fleet DOT-compliant with the TruckingOffice ELD system.

You will find here all the steps you need to follow from the point you order TruckingOffice to where you will be ready to generate your first report.

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I Components of the TruckingOffice ELD System
II How to Get the TruckingOffice ELD System
III How to Install the Trucking Office VID in Your Truck
IV Learn More

Components of the TruckingOffice ELD System

TruckingOffice specializes in making things simple for the driver. It consists of the following devices:

  • Vehicle Interface Device (VID) – This is the ELD module that plugs into the vehicle’s ECM port.
  • Driver’s own smartphone or tablet (Bring Your Own Device)
  • Bluetooth connectivity to pair the mobile device and VID.
  • Data connection supplied by the driver or a TruckingOffice data plan for syncing data with headquarters.

As you can see, the system is straightforward and is aimed at keeping things cheap while ensuring total compliance and full-fledged functionality.

How to Get the TruckingOffice ELD System

Now that you want to install the ELD solution from TruckingOffice in your fleet, here is what you should do.

  1. Visit the TruckingOffice website here and sign up for your company.
  2. Set up your driver’s accounts through the web portal.
  3. Your drivers will need to bring their own mobile devices for data collection, reporting, and syncing. You can also opt to supply cheap android phones or tablets for the same purpose.
  4. The drivers install the TruckingOffice ELD app on mobile devices.
  5. The drivers will get their login credentials from headquarters or the fleet owner. They will proceed to set up their accounts.
  6. You will receive the VID device in your mail within a few days.
  7. Plugin the VID and connect it to the mobile device using Bluetooth.
  8. If needed, visit the TruckingOffice Training Center to learn how to use the app and dispatch system.
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How to Install the Trucking Office VID in Your Truck

Unlike other ELD devices, TruckingOffice offers a simple solution that doesn’t involve any significant installation process. If your truck has the 6-pin diagnostics port, all you will do is plug it in, and you’re good to go.

However, if it has the green 6-pin port or the OBD-II port for lighter trucks, here is how you can bypass the problem.

  1. Purchase a Y-cable with your vehicle’s port configuration on its main arm. Visit Amazon or a local parts store near you for this.
  2. Locate the diagnostic port on your vehicle. It is usually found on the driver’s side above the pedals, on the underside of the dashboard.
  3. Remove the panel covering the port. You may have to remove a few screws to do this.
  4. Unscrew the diagnostic port and remove its square adapter.
  5. Attach the Y-cable to the port, and fix one of the arms back as the new diagnostic port. It should match the one that was there previously.
  6. The other arm should now be a 9-pin, just like the VID. Attach it and fix everything back into it’s place. Take care not to damage any wires.
  7. Screw the panel cover back on.

That’s it! Turn on your truck and pair it with the app via Bluetooth. You’re now ready to monitor your HOS, driving performance, fuel usage, and more.

Article submitted by Justin Grau – CMO for BestELDDevices.com.

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