Omnitracs XRS Driver Guide

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Contents
Logging in to Omnitracs XRS Mobile ................................................................................................... 4
Omnitracs XRS Mobile Dashboard ...................................................................................................... 5
System Status ................................................................................................................................ 6
HOS ............................................................................................................................................... 7
HOS Menu Screen .............................................................................................................................. 8
How can I view the HOS Menu Screen? ........................................................................................... 8
What does each option do? ............................................................................................................ 9
Messages ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Menu Items ................................................................................................................................. 11
Hours of Service (HOS) .................................................................................................................... 12
FMCSA Hours of Service Rules Summary ....................................................................................... 13
Messages ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Driver Vehicle Inspection Report ..................................................................................................... 15
Inspection.................................................................................................................................... 15
Inspection Summary .................................................................................................................... 16
Certify Repairs ............................................................................................................................. 16
Vehicle Association ......................................................................................................................... 16
Short-Haul Exemption ..................................................................................................................... 17
Select the Short-Haul Exemption .................................................................................................. 17
Short-Haul Exemption Mobile Screens .......................................................................................... 18
Short-Haul Exemption Messages .................................................................................................. 19
Driver Radius Warning .............................................................................................................. 19
Driver Exceeded Miles Warning ................................................................................................ 19
Driver Exceeded Duty Time Warning ......................................................................................... 19
Disable the Short-Haul Exemption ................................................................................................ 20
Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Begin a Stop ................................................................................................................................ 21
Detention .................................................................................................................................... 22
Activities ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Adding Unplanned Activity ........................................................................................................... 23
Editing Activity Details and Sending Reply Forms for an Activity ................................................... 24
Complete a Stop .......................................................................................................................... 25

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Trip Management ............................................................................................................................ 26

Accepting Routes ......................................................................................................................... 26
Routes Assigned to Drivers ........................................................................................................... 26
Routes Assigned to Vehicles ......................................................................................................... 26
Accepted Route Appears on Mobile .............................................................................................. 27
Suspending a Route ..................................................................................................................... 28
Automatically Suspended Routes ................................................................................................. 29
Suspended Route Messages ......................................................................................................... 29
Assigned Route Alerts .................................................................................................................. 30
Automatically Completing Routes ................................................................................................. 30
Logout ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Offline Logout .............................................................................................................................. 31
Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Help ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Android Icons .................................................................................................................................. 34
Certified Devices ............................................................................................................................. 34
Omnitracs XRS Relay........................................................................................................................ 35
How do Omnitracs XRS Mobile and the Relay communicate? ........................................................ 35
The Relay Status Lights ................................................................................................................ 35
Conventional use of Omnitracs XRS ................................................................................................. 36
Log in to Omnitracs XRS Mobile ................................................................................................ 36
Put yourself on duty ................................................................................................................. 36
Perform Pre-Trip Inspection ...................................................................................................... 36
Navigate the HOS Log ............................................................................................................... 37
Perform Post-Trip Inspection .................................................................................................... 37
Log out of Omnitracs XRS Mobile .............................................................................................. 37
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................ 38

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Logging in to Omnitracs XRS Mobile

Select the Omnitracs Enter your Driver ID

XRS icon from your and Password, then
app menu. select Login.

Confirm the Driver The Omnitracs XRS Mobile

Name by selecting Dashboard is available.
OK.

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Omnitracs XRS Mobile Dashboard

The Omnitracs XRS Mobile Dashboard provides real-time driver information such as HOS and
connection status, and access to the Omnitracs XRS system via the slide-out ‘Hamburger’ Menu. The
new menu is located in the top left corner of the Mobile Dashboard, and provides an at-a-glance
view of pending notifications. Information, Hours of Service, and Messages comprise the majority of
the Omnitracs XRS Mobile Dashboard, while other applications are available in the slide-out menu.
All of the components are dynamic and can be either touched or swiped to access new information.

System Status

HOS

Messages

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System Status
The System Status area functions as a dashboard for the Omnitracs XRS system. This area (located at
the top of the Omnitracs XRS Mobile Dashboard screen) features monitoring icons as well as
information essential to the driver, such as current location time and the name of the driver using
Omnitracs XRS Mobile at the moment.

Icon Icon Name Description

Signal Indicates availability of Omnitracs XRS server.

Indicates Bluetooth connection

Bluetooth
from device to Relay.

Indicates satellite connection between Relay

Satellite
and satellite.

Indicates that your device is recognizing that

ECM
the Relay is connected to the engine.

Indicates that an update is being downloaded

Download
to your device.

Provides access to the configuration of

Settings your Omnitracs XRS application. See
Settings on page 32 for more details.

Accesses Omnitracs XRS Mobile Help. See the

Help
Help section on page 33 for more details.

Selecting this symbol hides the adjacent alert

Hide
message.

Important information about your

Alert Message
Omnitracs XRS status.

A black icon indicates the connection is good. A red icon indicates there is a problem with the
connection. A gray icon indicates that there has been no connection made since you logged in.

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HOS
The Hours of Service area
provides a convenient look at a
driver’s current duty status,
remaining drive time, and
remaining duty time. The data is
displayed in color according to
status—green for plenty of time
available, yellow for limited time
remaining, and red for “in
violation.” Drivers can touch each
element in this area to adjust
status or reveal more time detail.

When a driver changes his or her

Duty Status to ON, the Hours of
Service Area changes to reflect
the fact that he or she is now On
Duty, by removing the Consec.
Time Off element.

Icon Icon Name Description

The countdown of the drive time available.

Drive Left This is limited by the Duty Time and the
Cycle Time.

The countdown of the duty time available.

Duty Left
This is limited by the Cycle Time.

Cycle Time The countdown of the “weekly” cycle time.

The countdown of all of the limiting factors

Time to Violation leading to a violation, including the new
395.3 30-minute break rule.

Indicates the amount of time that has

Consec. Time Off
passed since switching to Off Duty or SB.

Duty Status The current duty status.

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HOS Menu Screen

The HOS Menu screen in Omnitracs XRS Mobile can be used by
drivers and co-drivers to:

• Change Duty Status

• View Logs
• View Daily Summary
• Enter a Remark into the Driver Log
• Enter a Work Time Extension
• Enter Shipping Information
• Enter Fuel Purchase information
• Disable the Short-Haul exemption
• Change the Current Rule Set

How can I view the HOS Menu Screen?

From the Omnitracs XRS Mobile Dashboard, select the HOS item from the Dashboard menu . The
HOS Log screen appears.

Select the Menu button and then select the Options button. (Note: due to variations in Android
operating system versions and themes, your system Menu button may differ from that shown here.)

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What does each option do?

Change Duty Status: Select this option to view the Change Duty Status screen and change your
current duty status.

View Logs: Select this option to view the HOS log screen.

View Daily Summary: Select this option to view the Daily Summary screen. The Daily Summary
screen shows today’s details, such as carrier and fleet information, driver and co-driver names,
vehicle and trailer information and distance travelled today.

Enter a Remark: Select this option to record pre-set or free-form remarks in the HOS log. Omnitracs
XRS Mobile allows you to record remarks such as the current location, fuel, break, or a weather
condition.

Enter Work Time Extensions: Select this option to declare one of the following work time extensions:
• 16-Hour Big Day
• Adverse Weather
• Personal Conveyance
• Canadian Off Duty Deferral

Enter Shipping Info: Select this option to record the following types of shipping information:

• Manifest
• Route Number
• Shipper & Commodity

Fuel Purchase: Select this option to record information about fuel purchases, including the amount
of fuel purchase, the fuel ticket ID number, and the total price.

Disable Short Haul: Select this option to disable the use of the Short-Haul exemption and change to
the default Federal rule set, based on the Organization settings selected on the Omnitracs XRS
website.

Change Rules: Select this option to view the Change Rules screen and change the rule set that is
currently in use.

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Messages
The Omnitracs XRS Messages area shows automated messages (resulting from threshold settings
such as Low Drive Time) as well as information sent from your office administrator. This area also
provides stop by stop route information according to the driver’s schedule.

Icon Icon Name Description

Designates the Messages area of the

Messages Label
Home page.

Indicates the priority level attached to

the message by either the admin
Message Priority sending the message or the priority
setting attached to the automated
threshold.

The first 35 characters of the

Content
message.

Designates the driver’s next stop

Schedule Information
according to their schedule.

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Menu Items
These menu items can be selected to access a variety of
functions within Omnitracs XRS Mobile. The functions shown on
your screen depend on the options your fleet has selected.

Menu Item Icon Name Description

Accesses the Omnitracs XRS Driver Vehicle Inspection

DVIR
Reports

Accesses the Hours of Service area where drivers can

HOS
view and modify their status.

The driver’s complete message inbox is located

Messages through the App Messages icon. The number of
unread messages is noted in the red circle.

Accesses the driver’s schedule. The number of unread

Schedule
schedule items is noted in the red circle.

A driver can input stops that are not part of their

Unplanned Stop
scheduled route using this menu item.

Drivers not currently logged in (co-drivers) can log

Co-Driver Login
into Omnitracs XRS through this icon.

Drivers can logout from Omnitracs XRS using this

Logout
menu item.

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Hours of Service (HOS)

The HOS function of Omnitracs XRS monitors On-duty, Off-duty, Sleeper Berth and Drive time. Driver
logs feature multiple information displays such as current Driver Info, Daily Total, and activity
occurring over the Previous 8 Days.

Adjust your status on the Omnitracs XRS Mobile dashboard by touching any
element in the HOS area. The HOS function features Automatic Duty Status
change when the vehicle is in motion. A device that is in On Duty status will
automatically switch to Drive when the vehicle moves.

The Change Duty Status screen reveals

current Duty Status, remaining Drive and
Duty Time, as well as any violations currently
applied to the driver status.

Touching the HOS area on the home page or

selecting the HOS icon in the Apps section
opens the HOS Log.

Adjust the view of hours on the HOS Log by

selecting the magnifying glass icons at the
bottom. You can also adjust the view by
pinching your fingers together or
spreading them apart while touching
the screen.

Scroll through previous HOS logs with

the directional arrows above the log
graphic. Swipe the log graphic to view
other hours in the driver’s day.

The tabs below the graph offer

summary data based on the HOS log.

The Remarks section provides an

explanation of each segment in the
HOS Log.

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FMCSA Hours of Service Rules Summary

The following table summarizes the HOS regulations for property-carrying drivers.

Hours of Service Rules Summary

May drive a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours

11-Hour Driving Limit
off duty.

May not drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming
14-Hour Limit on duty, following 10 consecutive hours off duty. Off-duty
time does not extend the 14-hour period.

May drive only if 8 hours or less have passed since end of

driver’s last off-duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30
minutes. Does not apply to drivers using either of the short-
Rest Breaks
haul exceptions in 395.1(e). [49 CFR 397.5 mandatory “in
attendance” time may be included in break if no other duties
performed]

May not drive after 60/70 hours on duty in 7/8 consecutive

days. A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after
taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty.

NOTICE: The Consolidated and Further Continuing

Appropriations Act of 2015 was enacted on December 16,
2014, suspending enforcement of requirements for use of
the 34-hour restart.
60/70-Hour Limit The FMCSA regulation changes enacted an evaluation period
that suspended enforcement of the following requirements:

• To begin a new 34-Hour Weekly Reset, 168 hours have

passed since the start of the previous Reset
• A 34-Hour Weekly Reset contain two consecutive 1:00
a.m. to 5:00 a.m. time periods

www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hours-service/hours-service-
drivers

Drivers using the sleeper berth provision must take at least 8

consecutive hours in the sleeper berth, plus a separate 2
Sleeper Berth Provision
consecutive hours either in the sleeper berth, off duty, or any
combination of the two.

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Messages
The Omnitracs XRS Messages function provides up-to-the-moment system information through
communications and status alerts. Access the Message area by selecting the Messages icon from the
Apps area or by touching any part of the Messages area on the Home page.

Administrators can send messages like route changes and

scheduled forms to the driver’s handset through the Messages
function. By default, Omnitracs XRS makes these messages
audible. Adjust the message
settings by navigating to
Settings > Message Settings.

Messages can be created

from the Messages Inbox by
selecting the New Message
icon.

Form messages are

templates designed for
frequently sent messages.
They often contain fields
used to gather information
sent with the messages. For
example, the Arrive Shipper
form message shown below
asks for Number of Pieces
and Weight of the shipment
before sending the message
from the driver to the
administrator.

When sending a
message, the sender is
able to assign a
priority—Low, Medium,
or High—depending on
the urgency.

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Driver Vehicle Inspection Report

The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report section provides pre- and
post-trip inspection functionality. You may also certify repairs in
this area. To perform an inspection or certify a repair, your status
must be On Duty in Omnitracs XRS. After accessing the DVIR area,
you have the option to inspect a vehicle or a trailer, certify repairs,
or view an inspection summary. You may also add comments to
each inspection for greater detail and improved repair processes.
Performing the DVIR process is one method to connect a mobile
device to the Omnitracs XRS Relay installed in a vehicle.

NOTE: The Omnitracs XRS Mobile application will soon update

according to recent FMCSA changes regarding Driver Vehicle
Inspection reports. This Driver Guide will be updated when the
application is updated.

Inspection
An inspection can be performed once a
driver’s status is set to On Duty. Place
check marks next to any area requiring
attention or repair.

Following the inspection, you may add

comments and report that the vehicle may
not be safe for use because of an issue
revealed during the inspection.

Vehicles must be pre-trip inspected before trailers.

Trailers must be post-trip inspected before vehicles.

To avoid violation, a pre-trip must correspond to a

post-trip inspection.

Driving before a pre-trip inspection prompts a

violation warning.

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Inspection Summary
The Inspection Summary page provides information about the most
recent inspection as well as prior inspections with outstanding
defects for the selected vehicle.

Certify Repairs
Vehicle defects can be confirmed as “repaired” with the Certify
Repairs function available in the main DVIR menu.

Vehicle Association
Vehicle Association is the process of connecting a
mobile device to a vehicle without having to perform a
DVIR.
A driver is able to connect with a vehicle by:

• Performing a Pre-Trip DVIR inspection while in

an ON Duty status.
• Performing a direct Vehicle Association while in
any duty status.

Drivers may want to connect to a Relay using the Vehicle Association function rather than the DVIR
method because:

• A third-party DVIR solution is being used and the driver does not need to perform a Pre-Trip
inspection in Omnitracs XRS.
• The driver is only required to perform a Post-Trip inspection, in accordance with regulations.
• The driver is declaring Personal Conveyance.
• The driver only wants to use the Omnitracs XRS Mobile Time Clock application.

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Short-Haul Exemption
Omnitracs XRS Mobile meets FMCSA regulations http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov, which state that a CDL
short-haul exemption driver:

• Operates within a 100 air-mile radius of the normal work operating location.
o 100 air miles = 115.08 statute miles
• Returns to the work reporting location.
• Is released from work within 12 consecutive hours.
o A driver’s ON Duty time is limited to 12 hours when using the short-haul exemption.
o Switching over to federal rules returns 2 hours of ON Duty time; however, 30-minute
break requirements that affect Drive time are in effect under federal rules.
o Driving under federal rules without taking required 30-minute breaks after 8 hours of
driving will put a driver in violation.
o A driver’s Drive time remains at the normal 11 hours when using the short-haul
exemption.
• Takes 10 consecutive hours OFF Duty before returning to ON Duty.

Select the Short-Haul Exemption

After a driver has been OFF Duty for at least 10 consecutive hours and the fleet Admin has enabled
automatic short-haul, a driver in that organization will automatically be using the short-haul
exemption when the driver switches to ON Duty at the beginning of the day.

If the driver’s organization is not configured to automatically select short haul, the Driver will see
this decision screen when going into an ON Duty status.

Select “No” and Omnitracs XRS Mobile will not

use the short-haul exemption. Omnitracs XRS
Mobile will default to the last-used rule set.

Select “Yes” to enable the short-haul

exemption, which will be reflected on
Omnitracs XRS Mobile screens.

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Short-Haul Exemption Mobile Screens

When switching HOS status, the driver sees the

Change Duty Status screen to confirm HOS data.

If the short-haul exemption is being

used, it will be acknowledged here.

The driver’s HOS Log displays the rule

exemption.

The Driver Dashboard features an Air Miles

Away counter that monitors the 100-mile radius
limitation restricting drivers using the short-
haul exemption.

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Short-Haul Exemption Messages

Drivers may see a variety of short-haul-related messages when using the exemption.

Driver Radius Warning

When a driver is inside a specific distance from

the edge of the 100-mile radius, a warning
appears on Omnitracs XRS Mobile.

This warning is configured on the Omnitracs XRS

Website.

Driver Exceeded Miles Warning

When a driver has driven beyond the 100 Air

Mile radius, a warning will be displayed and
the driver’s rule set will switch back to the
default US Federal rule.

Driver Exceeded Duty Time Warning

When a driver exceeds 12 hours of allowable

ON Duty time while using the short-haul
exemption, a warning will be displayed and
the driver’s rule set will switch back to the
default US Federal rule.

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Disable the Short-Haul Exemption

When a driver knows the mile radius or ON Duty time will be exceeded, it is recommended that a
driver disable the short-haul exemption and return to the default federal rule set that is selected for
the driver's organization. This will enable HOS reminders, including prompts for 30-minute breaks
required when using Federal rule sets.

Once the short-haul exemption has been disabled, drivers must be in OFF Duty status for 10 hours
before Short Haul can be declared again. Confirm that Short Haul should be disabled before
selecting Disable Short Haul.

To disable the short-haul exemption and change to the default Federal rule set:

1. From the Omnitracs XRS Mobile Dashboard, select the HOS menu item. .

2. The HOS Log screen appears. Select the Menu button near the edge of the device. The
HOS Menu appears.

3. Select .

4. Select .

The default federal rule set will now be used.

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Schedule
The optional Omnitracs XRS Schedule application automates
the load or order status update process for drivers and
dispatchers. A list of stops will be provided in the Schedule
application once they are assigned to a driver. Check with your
fleet manager to see if this application should be enabled on
your device.

Just as with messages sent to your inbox, Scheduled Stops can

be recalled or deleted from the Omnitracs XRS Schedule
application on your device. If a scheduled stop is recalled or
deleted, a notification is automatically sent to your device—
saving you from making an un-needed stop.

The Schedule application presents Scheduled Stops in three

different tabs—Today, Past, and Future. If your load or trip
spans many days and is not on the Today tab, it could be in the
Future depending on the expected date/time of the stop.

Stops are identified by the name and/or address of the site and
are listed in one of three ways: sequence number assigned by a
dispatch application, chronologically, or by when the stop was
received by the device.

Selecting a stop from the Stop List (summary view) opens a

new page entitled Stop Detail, which includes all of the details
for the Stop as provided by your fleet. Other details that are
not visible here, such as geo-fence and latitude/longitude GPS
data, are used by the Omnitracs XRS Schedule application to
monitor arrivals and departures from Stop locations. Stops
have three progressions: Begin, In Progress, and Complete.

Begin a Stop
To Begin a stop, the Omnitracs XRS Schedule application (in
most cases) will recognize when the vehicle has stopped within
a site location (latitude/longitude of a Stop). In this case, the
Schedule application will automatically begin the Stop, sending
an “arrive” event to the Omnitracs XRS host application. Only
one stop can be in progress at a time. If you are unable to
“begin” a stop, it’s likely a previous stop is still in progress and
needs to be completed.
NOTE: If the Stop does not begin automatically, select Begin.

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When the stop has begun and the “arrive” event has
triggered, the Stop will go into an “In Progress” state
denoted by a green dot on the My Schedule page. A
check mark indicates the stop has been completed. A
red dot means the stop has not yet begun.

Detention
Once a Stop is In Progress, Omnitracs XRS tracks the
amount of time spent at the stop until you depart. If
configured to monitor for Detention, the Omnitracs
XRS Schedule application will alert you and the host if
the detention time has elapsed. (Detention time limits
are configured by the fleet manager).

Activities
When you reach a scheduled stop, the mobile
instructions may feature pre-set activities for you to
perform—picking up pallets, describing item conditions,
etc.

Once the Stop is in progress and there are tasks

assigned, an Activities button will appear.

Select the Activities button to fill in required fields such

as pallet count or the ID of a new
trailer.
Some items–Fuel Level and
Latitude/Longitude, for example—are
automatically added to the form.

These reply forms are often integrated

into a dispatch application to
automatically update order information
in the dispatch screens.

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Adding Unplanned Activity

Once a driver has selected the option to begin a stop, the option to Add Unplanned Activity is
available on the Stop Detail screen. This option can be used to add and record activities that were
not originally assigned to the stop.

For example, a driver can select Add Unplanned Activity to record details about an unplanned
delivery that was made as part of the stop.

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Editing Activity Details and Sending Reply Forms for an Activity

If necessary, drivers can modify the details for each activity that is part of a stop. For example, if the
route originally specified that 100 units of milk should be dropped off at a location, a driver can
change the value if they only need to drop off 75 units.

To change the details for an activity, drivers should select the activity title from the Stop Detail
screen in order to view activity options.

Select Edit Activity to view the Edit Activity screen. Drivers can use this screen to update activities
with what occurred at the stop.

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Select Reply Activity to view and complete the Reply Form associated with the stop. Drivers may be
required to complete a form for some activities in order to provide additional details about the
activity that occurred during the stop.

Example form that could be displayed when performing a pickup activity at a stop:

Complete a Stop
To complete the Stop, depart the stop by driving
from the site location. A depart event will trigger
automatically once the vehicle exits the geo-
fence.

NOTE: If you had to manually begin the Stop,

then you will likely need to manually complete
the Stop. Select Complete for the Stop that is
shown as In Progress. (Only one Stop can be In
Progress at one time.)

Just as with messages sent to your inbox, Scheduled Stops can be recalled or deleted from the
Omnitracs XRS Schedule application on your device. If a scheduled stop is recalled or deleted, a
notification is automatically sent to your device—saving you from making an unnecessary stop.

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Trip Management
The Trip Management feature of Omnitracs XRS can be used to assign routes to drivers or vehicles
and to analyze the estimated and actual activities associated with each route.

Accepting Routes
Routes are assigned to Drivers or Vehicles from the Manage Routes page on the Omnitracs XRS
Website. Omnitracs XRS Mobile users then accept assigned
routes to their device.

Routes Assigned to Drivers

Routes assigned to Drivers are retrieved during login then
available for acceptance before the mobile dashboard appears.

Routes Assigned to Vehicles

Routes assigned to Vehicles are retrieved after a
driver performs a Pre-Trip inspection. The Omnitracs
XRS Mobile dashboard (left) displays a prompt for a
Pre-Trip DVIR.
The route is actually assigned to the Relay that is
coupled with the vehicle. When the driver performs a
Pre-Trip, the driver and Omnitracs XRS Mobile
become associated with the Relay and any routes the
Relay has had assigned to it.
The route will then be available through the
Schedule menu item.

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Accepted Route Appears on Mobile

The dashboard displays a vehicle in a route. The small truck icon

next to the vehicle name (daina_spyder) signifies that a route
has been accepted.

Once accepted, data for the current route will appear on

Omnitracs XRS Mobile under the Schedule icon. The route will
also appear as "Accepted" next to the driver and vehicle in
FleetView on the Omnitracs XRS Website.

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Suspending a Route
Drivers can suspend routes that are currently in progress and resume them later.

Drivers can suspend, end, or resume a route through the Route Detail page under the Schedule icon.
Drivers may also add an unplanned stop from this page.

The sequence below is displayed before a driver logs out. When a driver suspends a route the route
may be resumed depending on how the route was assigned:
• If a route was assigned to the driver and the driver suspends the route, the suspended route
cannot be resumed after a logout.
• If a route was assigned to the vehicle and the driver suspends the route, the suspended route
cannot be resumed after a Post-Trip DVIR has been performed.

Suspended routes that can't be resumed can be reassigned through the Omnitracs XRS Website
Manage Routes page.

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Automatically Suspended Routes

Omnitracs XRS Mobile will automatically suspend the
currently active route when the following events occur:
• If a driver logs out of Omnitracs XRS Mobile
while a driver-assigned route is in progress,
Omnitracs XRS Mobile will prompt to either end
the route or suspend the route if there are stops
yet to be completed.

• When a driver performs a Post-Trip DVIR in

Omnitracs XRS Mobile while a vehicle-assigned
route is in progress, Omnitracs XRS Mobile will
prompt to either end the route or suspend the route if there are stops yet to be completed.

When a driver logs out of Omnitracs XRS Mobile while a driver-assigned route is in progress,
Omnitracs XRS Mobile will prompt to either end the route or suspend the route if there are stops yet
to be completed.

Suspended Route Messages

Once a route is suspended, Omnitracs XRS Mobile displays a message to inform the driver the route
is suspended. A message is also sent to the driver’s inbox with details about the suspended route.

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Assigned Route Alerts

Omnitracs XRS Mobile provides notifications when a route has been assigned after the driver has
logged in.

Route Assignment Alert in ON Duty Status Route Assignment Alert in Drive Status

If a driver has a route assigned while in ON Duty If a driver has a route assigned while in DRIVE
status, a pop-up message will be displayed. status, a red screen with a message will be
If the device is able to convey audible alerts displayed.
(e.g., volume is up), the ON Duty status driver If the device is able to convey audible alerts
will receive an audible alert when a new route (e.g., volume is up), the Drive status driver will
has been assigned. receive an audible alert when a new route has
been assigned.

Automatically Completing Routes

If configured on the Omnitracs XRS Host, a route can be automatically completed when the following
occur:
• A driver logs out of Omnitracs XRS Mobile.
• When a stop has planned cargo activity (e.g., dropping off materials) and the driver auto-
departs the site, Omnitracs XRS Mobile can automatically accept that the activities were
performed and the driver will not need to touch the screen.

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Logout
The Omnitracs XRS Login function is designed for co-
driver login as well as current driver logout. Like primary
drivers, co-drivers are unique users in the Omnitracs XRS
system and will be prompted for a username and
password during login.

Drivers are able to log out within the same application.

Drivers logging out are able to adjust their logout time
and add a remark about the adjustment. Adjustments to
logout time can be made with the and the
icons.

Driver-related data is portable so that you are able to

log in to different devices day to day (slip seating, for
example).

Offline Logout
In the event a cellular or internet connection is not available at
logout, Omnitracs XRS Mobile will save unsent data until a
connection becomes available. Any unsent data will stay with
the device, even if device power is lost, until a cellular or
internet connection is re-introduced. The device must be on and
Omnitracs XRS Mobile must be running for data to transfer
when a connection does become available.

The message “Performing an offline logout” is displayed when a

driver attempts to log out and a network connection is
unavailable.

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If an Offline Logout has occurred and Omnitracs XRS Mobile has

stored data that needs to be sent to the Omnitracs XRS Host, the
Login screen displays the message “Please do not power down or
exit.”

Drivers should allow the Omnitracs XRS Mobile application to

continue running on the mobile device in order to allow stored
data to be sent to the Omnitracs XRS Host as soon as a network
connection becomes available. Omnitracs XRS Mobile can send
data to the Omnitracs XRS Host as long as the application is
running. Drivers do not have to be logged in for the stored data
to send.

Settings
The Settings module provides access to the configuration of your
Omnitracs XRS application. From this area, you are able to adjust
power usage, language settings,
and message characteristics.

The Settings menu features

access to information about your
specific version of Omnitracs
XRS, such as software version,
Bluetooth ID, and Relay data.

This area also provides update

functions for the mobile software
as well as the Omnitracs XRS
Relay. As new releases are made
available, drivers are able to
update their system from this
page.

Note: The Omnitracs XRS Settings are unrelated to your specific

device settings, which can be accessed from your device’s Home
menu.

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Help
Omnitracs XRS Mobile Help is available via the
Help icon on the home page. Additionally, some
pages feature a direct link to information specific
to that page.

Look for the question mark icon to learn more

about that specific page.

The mobile Help features a table of contents

and Quick Start Tasks designed to provide
frequently sought information. A search field is also included
for information according to specific phrase
requests.

Mobile help is available for all areas of

Omnitracs XRS Mobile with specific details
about common driver scenarios like Work Time
Extensions.

Opening the Work Time Extensions folder

reveals step by step processes
according to instances where that
request can be applied.

Like any mobile platform, Omnitracs

XRS Mobile Help has size and content
restraints. Omnitracs XRS provides a
comprehensive knowledge base
available through a web service. The
knowledge base features the same
step-by-step application information
as the mobile, as well as definitions,
descriptions, and process schematics.

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Android Icons
Though Android users can customize their displays with a selection of thousands of icons, the
operating system provides four default icons on its navigation bar—Back, Home, Menu, and Search.
They’re featured in the image below, along with other standard user information.

Name Device Icon Description

A physical button that returns the device to the previous

Back
screen.

A physical button that returns the device to the Android

Home
Home screen.

A physical button that displays recently-opened apps on

Recents
your Android device.

A physical button that opens an internet search engine or

Search
searches for items on your Android device.

A physical button that opens a menu for the currently

Menu
displayed page.

Certified Devices
While Omnitracs makes every effort to ensure that its application runs with a wide variety of Android
devices and operating system versions, it is possible that you may run into compatibility issues with
your particular device setup. For a list of certified devices, those devices whose compatibility has
been tested and certified to run Omnitracs XRS Mobile, see the following article.

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Omnitracs XRS Relay

The Omnitracs XRS Relay communicates with your
vehicle's computer and allows Omnitracs XRS to read data
such as odometer values, engine fault codes, and vehicle
speed.

The Omnitracs XRS Relay connects to the driver's device

using a Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth is a free wireless
communication protocol that allows one device to
communicate with another without the need for physical
wires.

How do Omnitracs XRS Mobile and the Relay communicate?

Omnitracs XRS Mobile connects to the Relay, using a
Bluetooth connection, when a driver performs a DVIR or
uses the Vehicle Association function.

The connection is deactivated when the driver performs a

POST-Trip inspection.

The Relay Status Lights

What do the lights on the Relay indicate?

• The green light indicates the status of the Relay. It should blink every 3 seconds.
• The orange light is the status of the Bluetooth connection between the Relay and your device.
A solid orange light means the Relay has no data to send. When it has accumulated enough
data (about 10 miles of driving) it will blink every 3 seconds. When the Relay is transmitting
data, the orange light will blink every second.

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Conventional use of Omnitracs XRS

This section provides a typical example of how most drivers will use Omnitracs XRS Mobile on a daily
basis.

Log in to Omnitracs XRS Mobile

Omnitracs XRS will authenticate your Driver ID and Password,

ask that you acknowledge a safety reminder, and then retrieve
your current status.

Put yourself on duty

Touch any part of the HOS section on the front dashboard.

Change your duty on the subsequent page.

Omnitracs XRS has an Automatic Duty Status Change feature

that automatically moves your status to Drive once you’re in
motion.

Perform Pre-Trip Inspection

Perform a pre-trip vehicle inspection to connect the

mobile device running Omnitracs XRS Mobile to the
Relay. Moving the vehicle before performing a pre-trip
will prompt a warning message.

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Navigate the HOS Log

Multiple views are available in the

Omnitracs XRS Hours of Service Log. Zoom
in to log information, add remarks, or view
previous days.

Perform Post-Trip Inspection

Before going to Off Duty, perform your post-trip

inspection. You can include remarks in the inspection
that might help the repair person.

Log out of Omnitracs XRS Mobile

You may leave remarks when logging out as well as adjust

your log time. Omnitracs XRS will ask you to
acknowledge any errors and confirm all log entries are
true and correct.

Omnitracs XRS automatically records inspection and

logout information and makes it available through your
office’s web user account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What if my phone dies or I’m in a poor coverage area?
The Relay will continue to store the data necessary for HOS and motion/stop information
creation. As soon as the Mobile has reconnected to the Relay again, it will download the data
and send it into the Omnitracs XRS Host.

2. What do I have to do to maintain my driver logs?

When you are logged into Omnitracs XRS Drive or Duty Status, the system automatically
creates and saves logs. Logs can be reviewed and edited. Note: XRS Corporation cannot edit a
driver’s log.

3. What do the colors on the driver log indicate?

• The black line represents the log in its current state including original records.
• A green line represents a selected section of the driver log. Sections are selected
during an edit.
• A blue line signifies any event that has been edited or added in the driver’s log.

4. What is the range between my handheld device and the Omnitracs XRS Relay?
The Omnitracs XRS Relay uses Bluetooth technology, which has a typical range of 30 feet (10
meters). Drivers must be within this distance to do an inspection or Relay update.

5. What do the lights on the Relay indicate?

• The green light indicates the status of the Relay. It should blink every 3 seconds.
• The orange light is the status of the Bluetooth connection between the Relay and your
device. A solid orange light means the Relay has no data to send. When it has
accumulated enough data (about 10 miles of driving) it will blink every 3 seconds.
When the Relay is transmitting data, the orange light will blink every second.

6. What do I do if the green light is not lit or blinking on the Relay?

• If the green light is not lit or blinking, reboot the Relay (see Question 10).

7. What do I do if my orange status light is not lit or blinking?

• If the orange light is not lit or blinking, be sure you have either completed your pre-
trip DVIR or have performed the Vehicle Association function.
• If you have completed your pre-trip DVIR and the orange light is still not lit, check to
see if your Bluetooth radio is on. If it isn’t, turn your Bluetooth radio on. If the orange
light does not return after one minute, do a Post-Trip Inspection, reboot your
Bluetooth, and do another Pre-Trip DVIR.
• If the orange light is still not lit after rebooting your Bluetooth and doing your pre-trip
DVIR, you will need to reboot your relay (see Question 10).

8. Why doesn’t my Driver Dashboard on my mobile device show when my vehicle is in motion
or put me into Drive Status?
• Check the Relay to make sure the green and orange lights are properly displayed.

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9. Why does my Driver Dashboard give me a “Lost Connection” message on my mobile device
when my vehicle is in motion?
• Check the Relay to make sure the green and orange lights are properly displayed.

10. How do I reboot my Relay?

1. Disconnect the serial connection at the Relay for 10 seconds. Restore your connection
and wait for 1 minute and the green light should return blinking every 3 seconds. If you
don’t get the expected result continue to the next step.
2. Disconnect the Relay at the diagnostic plug by turning the lock ring counter clockwise,
then gently unplug for 10 seconds, then reconnect turning lock ring clockwise until it
locks back into place. Return to your Relay and look for the green light to return to
blinking every 3 seconds after 1 minute.

11. How do I reboot my Bluetooth?

1. Check your mobile device to see if your Bluetooth feature is activated.
a. If it is not, activate the Bluetooth function.
i. If you do not know how to confirm whether your Bluetooth is activated or how to
activate it, refer to your device manual.
b. If your Bluetooth is activated, turn it off, wait 10 seconds, then reactivate.

12. What if a network connection is unavailable?

If a network connection from Omnitracs XRS Mobile to the Omnitracs XRS System is not
available and the driver that previously logged into Omnitracs XRS Mobile attempts to log in
again, Omnitracs XRS Mobile will perform what is called an "Offline Login."

An "Offline Login" allows a driver to log in and use Omnitracs XRS Mobile even though a
connection to the Omnitracs XRS System is currently unavailable. Events such as duty status
changes that occur while in Offline Login mode will be sent to the system once the network
connection is restored. Refer to the Offline Logout section for more information.

13. How will software update with Omnitracs XRS?

There are two methods used to update Omnitracs XRS Mobile each time a new version is
released:
• Automatic Update: If Allow Automatic Software Updates is selected on the Omnitracs XRS
Host website, Omnitracs XRS Mobile will automatically search for updates when a driver
logs into Omnitracs XRS Mobile. If a new version is available, Omnitracs XRS Mobile will
automatically install the new version when the driver logs out.
• Manually Update Omnitracs XRS Mobile: When a new version of Omnitracs XRS Mobile is
available, drivers can install the new version manually by navigating to the About screen
and selecting the Update Omnitracs XRS Mobile button.

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