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J . J . KELLER ’ S COMPLIANCE CORNER
top or smartphone app in place of a paper log if it ’ s not part of a compliant AOBRD system .
Compliance check
How can an enforcement officer tell if a logging system is a compliant AOBRD ? 1 . The officer will verify that the device is “ integrally synchronized ” with the vehicle , allowing it to automatically capture required information like engine use , road speed , and miles driven . Many AOBRDs rely on a “ black box ” connected to the engine to accomplish this . If the device is not synchronized with the vehicle , then it cannot be an AOBRD and the officer can request a paper log for review .
2 . The officer will check whether the device
can display logs for the last seven days plus the current day . The “ display ” can be a chart , electronic display , or printout . It needs to display total hours driving and on duty , total miles , total hours on duty for the 7 / 8-day period , and the sequential changes in duty status for each driver using the device .
3 . Next , the officer will verify that the driver has an instruction sheet describing in detail how data is stored in and retrieved from the system .
4 . The officer will verify that the driver has a supply of blank graph-grid logs in case the AOBRD stops working . The driver needs to have enough blank logs to last for the duration of the current trip . 5 . Finally , the officer will verify that the driver can demonstrate how to use the
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