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Transferring Inspection Files Using Web Services with the Garmin eLog App

An inspector may require the transfer of your record of duty status from the Garmin eLog™ Compliant ELD. These files will transfer in .csv format.  See the instructions below for steps to transfer the inspection files using the Web Services option. 

Note: The Garmin eLog™ app must be actively connected to the internet and the Garmin eLog ELD adapter in order to send reports via Web Services.


iOS

1. Open the Garmin eLog app

2. Sign in to your driver profile 

 

3. Touch Inspection

 

4. Touch Send Report

  • Review data for accuracy prior to sending the report.

 

5. Touch Yes

 

6. Enter an annotation if necessary

  • Any key phrase or code provided by the DOT officer during the inspection should be entered here.
    • Special characters and spaces are not permitted and there is a maximum of 60 characters.

 

7. Change the date range if necessary

 

8. Touch Web Services

 

9. Enter an email address and touch Send Report

  • The app will display, "Enter an email address to receive confirmation from the FMCSA and Garmin about your data submission."
  • The confirmation email will include a copy of the RODS Report in .csv format.

 

 10. Touch OK

 

The email sent will have the RODS report attached.


Android

1. Open the Garmin eLog app

2. Sign in to your driver profile 

 

3. Touch Inspection

 

4. Touch the send reports icon

  • Review data for accuracy prior to sending the report.

 

5. Touch Yes 

 

6. Enter an annotation if necessary

  • Any key phrase or code provided by the DOT officer during the inspection should be entered here.
    • Special characters and spaces are not permitted and there is a maximum of 60 characters.

 

7. Change the date range if necessary

 

8. Touch Web Services

 

9. Enter an email address and touch Send Report

  • The app will display, "Enter an email address to receive confirmation from the FMCSA and Garmin about your data submission."
  • The confirmation email will include a copy of the RODS Report in .csv format.

10. Touch OK

The email sent will have the RODS report attached.


dēzl™ 780 or dēzlCam™ 785 GPS Navigators

NOTE: An active Wi-Fi connection is required for this process.

1. Open the Garmin eLog app 

2. Sign in to your driver profile

3. Touch Inspection

4. Touch the send reports icon

  • Review data for accuracy prior to sending the report.

5. Touch Yes

 

6. Enter an annotation if necessary

  • Any key phrase or code provided by the DOT officer during the inspection should be entered here.
    • Special characters and spaces are not permitted and there is a maximum of 60 characters.

 

7. Change the date range if necessary

 

8. Touch Web Services

 

9. Enter an email address and touch Send Report

  • The app will display, "Enter an email address to receive confirmation from the FMCSA and Garmin about your data submission."
  • The confirmation email will include a copy of the RODS Report in .csv format.

 

10. Touch OK

 

The email sent will have the RODS report attached.


dēzl™ OTR800, dēzl™ OTR810, dēzl™ OTR1000, or dēzl™ OTR1010 GPS Navigators

NOTE: An active Wi-Fi connection is required for this process.

1. Open the Garmin eLog app 

2. Sign in to your driver profile

3. Touch Inspection

4. Touch the send reports icon

  • Review data for accuracy prior to sending the report.

5. Touch Yes

6. Enter an annotation if necessary

  • Any key phrase or code provided by the DOT officer during the inspection should be entered here.
    • Special characters and spaces are not permitted and there is a maximum of 60 characters.

7. Change the date range if necessary

8. Touch Web Services

 

9. Enter an email address and touch Send Report

  • The app will display, "Enter an email address to receive confirmation from the FMCSA and Garmin about your data submission."
  • The confirmation email will include a copy of the RODS Report in .csv format.

 

10. Touch OK

 

The email sent will have the RODS report attached.


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