Setting Up the Garmin eLog

This Video is a Quick and Easy way to Learn about Pairing your Device with the Garmin eLog app.

1. Open the Apple App Store application  on the iPhone or iPad

2. Search for "Garmin eLog"

3. Touch Get and download the app

4. Touch Open

5. Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions

6. Touch Continue

7. Touch Next

• • Touch Always Allow when prompted to allow the Garmin eLog access to your location

NOTE: Make sure the vehicle is turned OFF to proceed

8. Firmly plug the adapter into the vehicle's diagnostic port

NOTE: The standard connection is 9-pin. It may be necessary to use the included adapter for a 6-pin port or a third party adapter for a 16-pin port. OBD-II protocol is NOT supported at this time.

9. Turn the locking ring clockwise to secure it in place

10. Turn on the vehicle

11. Push the button on the Garmin eLog ELD adapter for one second until you hear a tone

12. Touch "View nearby adapters"

13. Select the Garmin eLog from the list of available devices

14. Confirm the Vehicle Information. Some vehicles will automatically communicate the VIN and CMV ID. Manually enter the requested information if prompted.

a. Enter the full 17 digit VIN

b. The CMV ID should be known to you or your company. If you do not have a CMV ID, enter any alphanumeric code in this field.

15. Touch Confirm

16. Touch Go to Next Step

17. Create an Administrator Profile

NOTE: The app requires a separate Administrator Profile and Driver profile, but cannot use the exact same name for both

18. Touch Save and Finish

19. The Setup Complete message will display. Touch Add Driver to continue.

20. Enter in driver information, exemption information, carrier information, 24-Hour starting period, weekly rule set, and load-type rule set

NOTE: The 24-Hour Starting Period should be set before you expect to begin your day. This should be set by your motor carrier. You can set it to 00:00:00 (Midnight) if you don't have a normal schedule.

21. Choose whether to allow Personal Conveyance and Yard Move options

22. Touch Save

23. Login to the driver profile to begin using the Garmin eLog

This Video is a Quick and Easy way to Learn about Pairing your Device with the Garmin eLog app.

1. Open the Google Play Store on the smartphone or tablet

2. Search for "Garmin eLog"

3. Select Garmin eLog

4. Touch Install

5. If prompted for access to Location, Files, and Bluetooth, touch Accept.

NOTE: The eLog will not be compliant with FMCSA regulations if you do not allow access.

6. The app will download and install. Touch Open.

7. Place a checkmark in the box to indicate you have read and agree to the Garmin terms of use

8. Touch Continue

9. Touch Next

10. Turn off the vehicle

11. Firmly plug the adapter into the vehicle's diagnostic port

NOTE: The standard connection is 9-pin. It may be necessary to use the included adapter for a 6-pin port or a third party adapter for a 16-pin port. OBD-II protocol is NOT supported at this time.

12. Turn the locking ring clockwise to secure it in place. The adapter will briefly illuminate and play a tone when plugged in.

13. Turn on the vehicle

14. Push the button on the Garmin eLog ELD adapter for one second until you hear a tone. This places the ELD in Bluetooth pairing mode.

15. Touch Next on the Garmin eLog app

16. Touch OK to pair

17. The ELD adapter will pair and display the message "Adapter Connected"

18. Touch Go To Next Step

19. Confirm the Vehicle Information. Some vehicles will automatically communicate the VIN and CMV ID. Manually enter the requested information if prompted.

a. Enter the full 17 digit VIN

b. The CMV ID should be known to you or your company. If you do not have a CMV ID, enter any alphanumeric code in this field.

20. Touch Confirm

21. Touch Go To Next Step

22. Create the Administrator Profile

NOTE: The app requires a separate Administrator Profile and Driver profile, but cannot use the exact same name for both.

23. Touch Save and Finish

24. The Setup Complete message will display. Touch Add Driver to continue.

25. Enter in driver information, exemption information, carrier information, 24-Hour starting period, weekly rule set, and load-type rule set.

NOTE: The 24-Hour Starting Period should be set before you expect to begin your day. This should be set by your motor carrier. You can set it to 00:00:00 (Midnight) if you don't have a normal schedule.

26. Choose whether to allow Personal Conveyance and Yard Move options

27. Touch Save

28. Login to the driver profile to begin using the Garmin eLog

This Video is a Quick and Easy way to Learn about Pairing your Device with the Garmin eLog app.

1. Touch the eLog app from the home screen

2. Place a checkmark in the box to indicate you have read and agree to the Garmin terms of use

3. Touch Continue

4. Turn off the vehicle

5. Firmly plug the adapter into the vehicle's diagnostic port

NOTE: The standard connection is 9-pin. It may be necessary to use the included adapter for a 6-pin port or a third party adapter for a 16-pin port. OBD-II protocol is NOT supported at this time.

6. Turn the locking ring clockwise to secure it in place. The adapter will briefly illuminate and play a tone when plugged in.

7. Turn on the vehicle

8. Push the button on the Garmin eLog ELD adapter for one second until you hear a tone. This places the ELD in Bluetooth pairing mode.

9. Touch Next in the Garmin eLog app

10. The ELD adapter will pair and display the message "Adapter Connected"

11. Confirm the Vehicle Information. Some vehicles will automatically communicate the VIN and CMV ID. Manually enter the requested information if prompted.

a. Enter the full 17 digit VIN

b. The CMV ID should be known to you or your company. If you do not have a CMV ID, enter any alphanumeric code in this field.

12. Touch Confirm

13. Touch Go To Next Step

14. Create the Administrator Profile and touch Save and Finish

NOTE: The app requires a separate Administrator Profile and Driver profile, but cannot use the exact same name for both.

15. The Setup Complete message will display. Touch Add Driver to continue.

16. Enter in driver information, exemption information, carrier information, 24-Hour starting period, weekly rule set, and load-type rule set.

NOTE: The 24-Hour Starting Period should be set before you expect to begin your day. This should be set by your motor carrier. You can set it to 00:00:00 (Midnight) if you don't have a normal schedule.

17. Choose whether to allow Personal Conveyance and Yard Move options

18. Touch Save

19. Login to the driver profile to begin using the Garmin eLog

1. Touch the Garmin eLog app from the home screen

2. Place a checkmark in the box to indicate you have read and agree to the Garmin terms of use

3. Touch Continue

4. Turn off the vehicle

5. Firmly plug the adapter into the vehicle's diagnostic port

NOTE: The standard connection is 9-pin. It may be necessary to use the included adapter for a 6-pin port or a third party adapter for a 16-pin port. OBD-II protocol is NOT supported at this time.

6. Turn the locking ring clockwise to secure it in place. The adapter will briefly illuminate and play a tone when plugged in.

7. Turn on the vehicle

8. Push the button on the Garmin eLog ELD adapter for one second until you hear a tone. This places the ELD in Bluetooth pairing mode.

9. Touch Next in the Garmin eLog app

10. Touch Next

11. The ELD adapter will pair and display the message "Adapter Connected"

12. Confirm the Vehicle Information. Some vehicles will automatically communicate the VIN and CMV ID. Manually enter the requested information if prompted.

a. Enter the full 17 digit VIN

b. The CMV ID should be known to you or your company. If you do not have a CMV ID, enter any alphanumeric code in this field.

13. Touch Confirm

14. Touch Go To Next Step

15. Create the Administrator Profile and touch Save and Finish

NOTE: The app requires a separate Administrator Profile and Driver profile, but cannot use the exact same name for both.

16. The Setup Complete message will display. Touch Add Driver to continue.

17. Enter in driver information, exemption information, carrier information, 24-Hour starting period, weekly rule set, and load-type rule set.

NOTE: The 24-Hour Starting Period should be set before you expect to begin your day. This should be set by your motor carrier. You can set it to 00:00:00 (Midnight) if you don't have a normal schedule.

18. Choose whether to allow Personal Conveyance and Yard Move options

19. Touch Save

20. Login to the driver profile to begin using the Garmin eLog

1. Touch Apps

2. Touch eLog 

2. Place a checkmark in the box to indicate you have read and agree to the Garmin terms of use

3. Touch Continue

4. Turn off the vehicle

5. Firmly plug the adapter into the vehicle's diagnostic port

NOTE: The standard connection is 9-pin. It may be necessary to use the included adapter for a 6-pin port or a third party adapter for a 16-pin port. OBD-II protocol is NOT supported at this time.

6. Turn the locking ring clockwise to secure it in place. The adapter will briefly illuminate and play a tone when plugged in.

7. Turn on the vehicle

8. Push the button on the Garmin eLog ELD adapter for one second until you hear a tone. This places the ELD in Bluetooth pairing mode.

9. Touch Next in the Garmin eLog app

10. Touch Next

11. The ELD adapter will pair and display the message "Adapter Connected"

12. Confirm the Vehicle Information. Some vehicles will automatically communicate the VIN and CMV ID. Manually enter the requested information if prompted.

a. Enter the full 17 digit VIN

b. The CMV ID should be known to you or your company. If you do not have a CMV ID, enter any alphanumeric code in this field.

13. Touch Confirm

14. Touch Go To Next Step

15. Create the Administrator Profile and touch Save and Finish

NOTE: The app requires a separate Administrator Profile and Driver profile, but cannot use the exact same name for both.

16. The Setup Complete message will display. Touch Add Driver to continue.

17. Enter in driver information, exemption information, carrier information, 24-Hour starting period, weekly rule set, and load-type rule set.

NOTE: The 24-Hour Starting Period should be set before you expect to begin your day. This should be set by your motor carrier. You can set it to 00:00:00 (Midnight) if you don't have a normal schedule.

18. Choose whether to allow Personal Conveyance and Yard Move options

19. Touch Save

20. Login to the driver profile to begin using the Garmin eLog