Drive App Compliance & Implementation Checklist
This checklist is a reference only and is not to replace the Compliance Guide, please refer to the Compliance & Implementation Guide for each section for instructions.
Hardware Setup
- Obtain a mobile device running Android (7.0 or above) or Apple (12.0 or above)
- Install Geotab Drive on the mobile device and ensure the appropriate settings are enabled as listed in the Android & iOS setup
- Enable Automatic date & time on mobile device
- Ensure there’s a method to charge the mobile device in the cab (ie. IOX-USB or other means)
- Optional: Install MDM (Mobile Device Management) software, or remote access software (e.g. Teamviewer, Soti, Airwatch, etc.)
Company Setup
- System Settings: Fill out Company information for compliance
- Set the Maximum personal conveyance distance as desired
Vehicle Setup
- Add the vehicle to the database
- Go on a few trips so that the ELD Device is able to pick up engine data like ODO
- Populate the ODO field with wants displayed on the vehicle dash
- Fill out license plate, state/ province for compliance
User/Driver Setup
For each driver, do the following:
- User Tab: Set user email, name, clearance, and groups as necessary
- Driver Tab: Set the user as a driver and fill out the Driver’s License information
- UI Settings: Set timezone to the same as the home terminal
- Map Settings: Select the default map type, view, and zone display
- HOS Settings: Select the ruleset, fill out Home Terminal, Carrier Number and Authority information for compliance
Note: Do not use any User Timeout options for HOS Users
Driver Deployment
- Demonstrate how to use Geotab Drive to the drivers
- Review videos for Hours of Service Overview and Driver Vehicle Inspection Report
- Have the drivers take the Quiz
Mandatory: The Driver’s Guide to Data Transfer at Roadside Inspection, Data Diagnostic & Malfunctions Guide & Driver's Guide to the Drive App must be printed and kept in the cab at all times Optional: Provide Driver's Guide to HOS and Android/iOS Troubleshooting Guide to the Driver Admin Support
- Demonstrate how to use MyGeotab for HOS Administration
- Review the Administrator's Guide to the Drive App
- Train Administrators on day-to-day activities for HOS
- Review the Administrator's Guide to Hours of Service (HOS)