Electronic DOT logs can seem to be a mystery, which I find interesting when you consider they have been out for 20 years. I think that at times people over-complicate the subject just to satisfy their ego or to make the product they are pushing appear superior to competitive offerings. Whatever the case, paperless logs are an important component of automation initiatives in many progressive fleets.
Here is a free white paper that explains paperless DOT drivers logs that comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations found in CFR 49 395.15, as well as Canadian Public Safety Code 9.
Check it out: http://www.loadtrek.net/loadtrek_net/articlecontent.aspx?fld=articles&item=HOS_white_Paper.htm
