M otor C arrier S afety A dvisory C ommittee Subcommittee on EOBR Implementation Workgroup Reports – Manual Inspection Presented by Greer Woodruff – J.B

Motor Carrier Safety Advisory CommitteeSubcommittee on EOBR Implementation

Workgroup Reports – Manual InspectionPresented byGreer Woodruff – J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc

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Manual Inspection Decision Flow

Can Enforcement

enter the cab of the

truck?No

No

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No No

No

No

No

Can the EOBR be

presented to

Enforcement out of truck?

Can the RODs be printed by

the driver?

Does Enforcement

have a Printer or Reader?

Complete Visual

Inspection of RODs in cab

of truck

Complete Visual

Inspection of RODs next to

truck

Driver prints RODs and

presents to Enforcement

Does the Driver have

an EOBR that can connect

to Enforcement

Printer or Reader?

Does the Driver Have

ability to FAX or EMAIL

copy of RODs

Does Enforcement have ability to receive

FAX or Email Copy?

Driver sends request for FAX or Email copy of RODs

be sent to Enforcement FAX or Email

Enforcement Requires Driver to Recreate

eRODs on Paper

Connect Driver's EOBR

to Printer and Print RODs or

download (.pdf, .jpg) to

Reader

If No Capability Exists to Perform

Electronic / Automated

Inspection - Start Manual

Inspection Flow

Motor Carrier Safety Advisory CommitteeSubcommittee on EOBR Implementation

Workgroup Reports – Manual InspectionPresented byGreer Woodruff – J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc


Manual Inspection: IN CAB

• Allows Officer / Inspector into cab

Driver

• Enter Cab and View EOBR

Enforcement • Review & Certify HOS status

• Set EOBR to Manual Inspection Screen

Driver

• Reviews RODs on screen

• Either graph or summary

Enforcement


Visual Inspection: IN CABTechnology RequiredBy Carrier / Driver By EnforcementEOBR with display screen none.

Unless Enforcement opts to use digital camera to record image of eROD screen(s).*

*retention limit concerns

Specific ConsiderationsBy Carrier / Driver By EnforcementDriver Privacy Officer Safety

Would need ability to take picture of display if a copy of RODs is needed for Inspection off of truck or retention.

Benefits Risks1. Authenticated record from approved vendor 1. Officer Safety: Must enter cab of truck2. Accuracy by use of technology 2. No physical copy of RODs for Enforcement for

inspection or retention3. No additional cost to Carrier / Manufacturer 3. If only option available – very likely that fewer

inspections will be done4. Consistency across vendors shortens learning curve for drivers and enforcement


Manual Inspection: OUT OF CAB

• Review & Certify HOS status

• Remove from dash mounted location (if fixed mounted)

• Set EOBR to Manual Inspection Screen

• Give EOBR to Officer / Inspector

Driver

• Reviews RODs on screen• Either graph or summary• Returns EOBR to driver

Enforcement


Visual Inspection: OUT OF CABTechnology RequiredBy Carrier / Driver By EnforcementEOBR with display screen none.

Unless Enforcement opts to use digital camera to record image of eROD screen(s).*


Specific ConsiderationsBy Carrier / Driver By EnforcementExisting EOBRs may require longer cable be added

May not address all concerns with Officer SafetyWould need ability to take picture of display if a copy of RODs is needed for Inspection off of truck or retention.

Benefits Risks1. Authenticated record from approved vendor 1. Officer Safety: Still not able to perform inspection

from inside their vehicle or inspection station.2. Accuracy by use of technology 2. Enforcement concerned with liability for damage when

handling device.3. No additional cost to Carrier / Manufacturer 3. Some cables may not be long enough - Longer cables

present risk of driver injury from tripping4. Consistency across vendors shortens learning curve for drivers and enforcement

4. No physical copy of RODs for Enforcement for inspection or retention

5. Enforcement does NOT have to enter the cab of truck

5. If Enforcement takes picture of screen, concern with retention issues would have to be addressed.


Manual Inspection: Printer On EOBR / In Truck

• Review & Certify HOS status

• Prints copy of RODs from EOBR

Driver

• Receives printed copy of RODs from driver

Enforcement


Manual Inspection: Printer On EOBR / In TruckTechnology RequiredBy Carrier / Driver By EnforcementEOBR/AOBR includes integrated printer(Typically do not have a display capable of displaying a graph)

none.

-OR-EOBR and compatible printer in truck


Specific ConsiderationsBy Carrier / Driver By Enforcement1. Printer compatibility with EOBR requires additional development by EOBR providers.

If RODs can be displayed, printers are not required under current regulations or guidance. Instead, they are listed as an option provided for under 395.15 and 395.16 to be utilized at the discretion of the EOBR provider, carrier or driver.

2. In case of printer failure, driver should be given option to fax, email or create hand-written copy.

Benefits Risks1. Copy of RODs can be reviewed from any location and retained with citations or other Enforcement reporting

1. Additional cost to Carriers / Drivers for printers

2. Printout could be standardized and would be consistent across vendors

2. Difficult to authenticate

3. Difficult to ensure accuracy

4. Ongoing maintenance cost; paper, printer replacement5. Ruggedized printers have higher cost - lower cost printers not as reliable


Manual Inspection: EOBR connects to Enforcement’s Handheld Printer

• Handheld printer in Enforcement Vehicle or Inspection Station with USB cable.

• USB cable would create connection between EOBR and Printers.

• DOT Officer / Inspector would provide printer to driver at beginning of inspection

Enforcement

• Review & Certify HOS status• Connect Enforcement Printer via USB

to EOBR• Print RODs from EOBR using

Enforcement’s printer

Driver • Receive printed copy of RODs and portable printer back from driver

Enforcement


Manual Inspection: EOBR connects to Enforcement’s Handheld PrinterTechnology RequiredBy Carrier / Driver By EnforcementEOBR with USB Handheld printer in

Enforcement Vehicle or Inspection Station with USB cable.USB cable would create connection between EOBR and Printers.DOT Officer / Inspector would provide printer to driver at beginning of inspection

applications within EOBR to recognize and utilize Enforcement's handheld printer

Specific ConsiderationsBy Carrier / Driver By Enforcement

Security risk from reuse of Enforcement's USB device.

Handheld printer solution would need to be acquired, implemented and maintained by Enforcement.

Benefits Risks1. Copy of RODs can be reviewed from any location and retained with citations or other Enforcement reporting

1. Additional cost to Carriers / Drivers for printers

2. Printout could be standardized and would be consistent across vendors

2. Difficult to authenticate

3. Potential for reuse of existing printers in Enforcement vehicles and stations.

3. Difficult to ensure accuracy

4. Enforcement vehicle better environment for less ruggedized and more affordable mobile printers.

4. Ongoing maintenance cost; paper, printer replacement

5. Lower cost to Carriers and Drivers since printing infrastructure is Enforcement's responsibility.

5. Ruggedized printers have higher cost - lower cost printers not as reliable


Manual Inspection Decision Flow

Can Enforcement

enter the cab of the

truck?No

No

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No No

No

No

No

Can the EOBR be

presented to

Enforcement out of truck?

Can the RODs be printed by

the driver?

Does Enforcement

have a Printer or Reader?

Complete Visual

Inspection of RODs in cab

of truck

Complete Visual

Inspection of RODs next to

truck

Driver prints RODs and

presents to Enforcement

Does the Driver have

an EOBR that can connect

to Enforcement

Printer or Reader?

Does the Driver Have

ability to FAX or EMAIL

copy of RODs

Does Enforcement have ability to receive

FAX or Email Copy?

Driver sends request for FAX or Email copy of RODs

be sent to Enforcement FAX or Email

Enforcement Requires Driver to Recreate

eRODs on Paper

Connect Driver's EOBR

to Printer and Print RODs or

download (.pdf, .jpg) to

Reader

If No Capability Exists to Perform

Electronic / Automated

Inspection - Start Manual

Inspection Flow

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M otor C arrier S afety A dvisory C ommittee Subcommittee on EOBR Implementation Workgroup Reports – Manual Inspection Presented by Greer Woodruff – J.B