Garmin eLog Reviews

Words can’t explain how much I hate GarmineLog and the piece of junk eLog device. Ever since I’ve bought it and used GarmineLog it’s nothing but issues one after another. First off the eLog doesn’t even read my miles on my truck. Secondly I have times where it acts like it’s disconnected. Lastly this has happened more then once it wants to erase all my information with my logs and reports now I have to literally start over with new logs I have no driving history or nothing try explaining that to a Dot or cop

Used in a 2023 International LT. it would make up odometer readings not matching the actual Odometer. It does not have odometer segment readings like Keep Trucking has. Trailer number and BOL number would not populate in reports generated even though it was entered correctly in the tab. Logging out for team driving is not obvious and ripe for logging errors. You can not transfer incorrect drive from one driver to the other. It did not come with the DOT Inspection directions card. Took some time to locate the PDF to print since this is an FMCSA requirement to have on hand.

Biggest problem, you can’t download logs to save unless the thing is plugged into a truck. This was the only option at the Truckstop to use in a rental truck. It’s not great. It is not compliant. If I knew how bad this was, I would have over nighted the JJ KELLER or the Blue Ink device.

This device is no replacement for a real ELD Device. I wouldn’t recommend for any long term use.

First GarmineLog would crash and I would have to Reenter all my admin and driver information, I was able to fix that by saving it a jump drive and back up data but then came the government audit and the CSV file wouldn’t upload to Garmin eLog Web Portal. Called support and they ‘created a file’ Leaving me hanging! Very Frustrating! Support said they were having a small amount of ‘cases’ and no one could help me that day. Do not buy this product! It’s a scam! Garmin needs to pull this product off the shelves!

I have this garming Eld. App looks outdated. The features are outdated. You need a usb stick to get your data of the eld. Why can’t the information get save in the tablet automatically? I hate that weekly I’ll have to plug an usb to get my data of. When you edit a log date, driver needs to accept it, im tired of accepting it and it still there. Garmin really needs to address this issues and the outdated looks on GarmineLog

I doubt they talked with many drivers when it came to the user interface. I found it to be clunky not very intuitive. I also believe it is a huge mistake to lock out the application until you buy and install the Bluetooth adapter. People want to test this type of app BEFORE dropping $150 on the adapter. Luckily I borrowed an adapter from a friend so I could tryout GarmineLog . I’m glad I didn’t waste my money on buying the adapter.

It only has hours until break, hours of drive left, hours available tomorrow, and hours available in week. Nothing for how long until your 14 hours is up which is frustrating, it also changes to off duty sometimes when you were in off duty personal conveyance so when you start driving again it switches you to on duty driving. Otherwise a decent app I haven’t had any other problems.

GarmineLog works good. It’s free unlike most other ELDs. It does disconnect from the device (Garmin DEZL) I have and my phone more often than I’d like and it’s a pain to try to reconnect. Other than that it’s really simple to use and like I said before, it’s free.

The only has to improve, the option to modify is we was in the wrong operation for example if we was in duty intead of personal convenience or off duty, because sometimes forgot to change status and is imposible to modify the previous log

After using this for a year now I can say I’m content enough with it. It took me a while to figure out some of the operations but now I’m good with it. The yard move function automatically changes to driving status around 20 mph, you’ve been warned.

I like this eLog more than keeptruckin (motive), but it has an annoying issue. If you forget to leave yard move it won’t automatically switch you to on duty or allow you to edit. Problem with that is you’re losing hours on your 70 and falsifying logs. Need an option to return to sleeper if you forget. If you stop driving or stop personal conveyance it goes on duty, but not from yard move. Need fixed ASAP.

Loving GarmineLog and it works great for what you need it for. The only thing that I don’t like is that when you’re out of hours you can’t explain that you’re trying to get close too a safe haven to park or do a reset.

Well I’ve read a few horror stories but this isn’t one of them! I’m have a great experience with mines and plus no recurring payments is the best part. Now if only they can kick it up a notch and do the state to state mileage and border crossings for fuel taxes then it will be supreme!

I have been using the device and app for at least two years and have found no issues or problems. Buy it once and no monthly payments. It’s more than paid for itself.

The adapter from time to time has issues connecting with the truck. But other than that this unit is great. I’ve been using it for just over 2 years and haven’t had any issues with DOT.

Best eLog out there. GarmineLog AND ENGINE PORT IS DOT COMPLIANT. I love it because I don’t have to pay a monthly subscription. Why do that when your driving info can be kept right on your phone or a flash drive. The eLog is great for owner operator who don’t have a fleet. DOT INSPECTIONS ARE A BREEZE. Your log recap is easily accessible from your phone.

It not only gets the job done efficiently, it's the most cost saving eLog on the market, with no subscription. Everything else has gone to subscription so companies can continue to take your money, but thankfully Garmin has not done that.

Good as far as connecting and logging in and out but the only thing if u forget to go off duty and is far away from truck u won’t log out properly and will have violated depending on how long you been driving or apps been running

This has been such a great and easy to use E Log App. I use it in my Peterbilt with the electronic plug in and I also use it in my F550. However there is no plug in for the F550 so I just use GarmineLog to log my hours. It’s very easy to use and super simple to set up! I highly recommend this for an E Log!

So far so good but yes, you do have to plug in a USB stick every seven days and back up your data and sometimes depending on where you are I guess the data connection turns off. I have my audit coming up sometime before April and after reading one of the reviews about the CSV file, I am a little concerned, but that was four years ago, so I’m hoping that Garmin has fixed that problem

No subscription but some functionality is limited and not real easy to understand. I wish there was more functionality to the administrator.