** Users must own the Garmin eLog™ compliant ELD (FMCSA-registered electronic logging device). The Garmin eLog is ready right out of the box, and supports 9-pin J1939 and 6-pin J1708 diagnostic ports to fit nearly any truck. It’s simple to set up and there are no subscription fees.
Take the easy route to ELD Compliance!
The free, easy-to-use Garmin eLog™ app may be downloaded to your compatible smartphone to complete your ELD compliance solution.
The Garmin eLog compliant ELD solution accurately records and tracks Hours of Service (HOS), then securely stores it locally to your smartphone— never in the cloud.
Garmin eLog allows your records to be wirelessly transferred to your compatible smartphone for viewing by you anytime.
Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
We listen to your feedback. The teams at Garmin are working continuously to improve the Garmin eLog system. If you experience any issues or problems, please reach out to our Product Support team at support.garmin.com.
Garmin eLog™ Positive Reviews
Owner operatorI had lots of errors, then noticed the twist lock was not locked into all the way. You connect then plug then, there is a plastic nut that you twist all the way till it stop.
Then I was unable to sign in, almost every day, the only way in was to register again as an administrator. I had lots of administrators, until I deceived to backup and disconnect\delete the app, and then reconnect|reinstall fresh!
Everything went fine for 2days, until it happened again!
You feel like you lost all your data, that’s how it is when you register for the first time..BeYou23Version: 7.70
Is an excellent deviceThe 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.Boru40Version: 8.60
It doesn’t have hours of shift leftIt 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..AsdcxfgtVersion: 6.90
Cost effectiveBest eLog out there. THE APP 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..Repost-MasterVersion: 8.40
Garmin elogI 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..HandyfreightVersion: 8.60
Loving the ExperienceLoving the app 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..Zolo87Version: 8.50
Great product for priceThe 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..Shithead707Version: 8.60
One year laterAfter 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..MontanatruckerVersion: 8.50
Horror?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!.Rowcosta DaddyVersion: 8.60
Overall helpful appThe app 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..RujaworkVersion: 8.50
Could be betterIts doing great for me, the fact of no subscriptions payment is awesome, is easy to use, I recommend highly
One last thing to improve: 14hrs shift is not there and would be perfect of we can see it along with the other clocks
Thanks Garmin!!.Battery man !Version: 7.50
Garmin ELDHad to get this for myself. Haven’t been asked by DOT yet but seems to work just fine. Have had a couple issues, Garmin fixed a couple, still one ongoing. They’ll probably fix it eventually..Ghost135Version: 7.80
ElogThe app is not the most user friendly. It takes a little bit of a learning curve. However, for the price of the ELD and no monthly subscriptions it is worth it..Garmin ElogVersion: 8.60
Needs the Texas Intrastate optionIt doesn’t allow you to chose it to do the Split Log option.
Also in Texas, we are allowed to do 15 hours On Duty, 12 Hours Driving, 8 Hours Reset.Underwood FreightVersion: 7.80
BadgerHad trouble with not being able to log in with password for a while but is working now..Badger64192021Version: 8.10
Owner operatorIt’s easy to use and I don’t have to pay monthly for service I bought it two years ago for $200 and have been using it since then.Abo azariVersion: 7.70
Jafri3212I’m so happy with this app I don’t have to pay nobody. I back up my data saved in my computer and I’ll set thank you very much Garmin I love you.Jafri3212Version: 8.60
ReviewI’ve been used by 3 years now, with the updates its getting better every time. Just buy it and connect to your personal device, that’s it. Simple. No monthly payment at all..JCHL5161Version: 7.80
Works great and easy to useI have been using this app for 3 months now and I so far so good. Juts make sure to make a fielder to save logs apart just in case.TalaveratalaveraVersion: 8.40
Add shiftEverything is good except “shift” timer. Developers add this feature to app. This will help to increase overall rating and usability. Everybody really need to see their work hours!.Roadpirate66Version: 6.91
Easy to useI’m using garmin Eld and it’s very easy to use and I can email my daily log and Pretrip inspection to my email for backup records.Jeff nehringVersion: 8.10
Great appWhy pay when this is free and it works amazing. Thank you garmin for not charging for your service.Macy menVersion: 8.10
Very simpleI like it better than others I’ve used.West Coast TruckerVersion: 8.10
DriverOther than some connection issues I have no problem with it.Assure ExpeditedVersion: 7.80
GoodPerfect app very easy to use and very helpful no problem at all, very reliable thx garming.Mickeyd90Version: 8.60
OwnerVery great app and easy to use never had any issues.Eddie 2205Version: 8.60
Easy to NavigateSupport is Bar none..ChcohcotcutxVersion: 8.60
User friendlyEasy too use
I like it!.The mohiekinVersion: 8.60
ExcellentWould recommend this app.1slowfocusstVersion: 8.40
EaseQuick and easy.Flagbedder007Version: 8.60
Great productEasy to used effective.Jhontng08Version: 8.50
Needs 14 hour shift clockNeeds a shift clock. Why would it not have that. Come on development folks. Let’s get this on there.TravestydavisVersion: 7.90
ELD awesomenessSooo good - I don’t want to pay for a subscription, I don’t want to hard wire anything into my truck, easy to use & keeps me legal.ShawntrainVersion: 8.60
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Garmin eLog™ Negative Reviews
Should be pulled from the certified listUsed 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..Raise UVersion: 8.80
Piece of crapFirst the app 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!.Sammie78bVersion: 7.90
ClunkyI 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 the app. I’m glad I didn’t waste my money on buying the adapter..DragunRyderVersion: 7.90
GarbageWords can’t explain how much I hate this app and the piece of junk eLog device. Ever since I’ve bought it and used this app 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.Seth_96Version: 7.70
The Fatal Time Not ValidIf you try to edit on this app, all it will do is tell you the time isn’t valid. I forgot to change it from not driving over a day. Spent 2 hours trying to update my log. Gave up and declared it malfunctioning. Got audited at a weigh station. Officer said garmin is trash - I showed him the issue. All it does is tell you the time isn’t valid, whether you try to add a new log entry or update an existing one. Returning since this isn’t made properly.Comgeek5555Version: 9.00
OutdatedI 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 the app.Ariel.hcs570Version: 8.50
Bad equipmentsIt’s a really bad equipments, why
Because it’s disconnected from your truck with no reason and all data in it’s eld is disappeared and not any more available to review it
This happens with me several times with no reason, I never disconnected it from my Truck and when that’s happened so you need to download garmin elog again and start over as a new user
Not recommend.AtefbrkaVersion: 7.80
App keeps crashing and can’t recover filesMy driver needs a reliable eld with a functioning app, but this is not it. It works fine most days but then suddenly it forgets your login, logs you out, and keeps crashing not letting you access anything. My driver now has to reinstall the app and lose his past 7 logs. He has to risk being fined for not having the logs of the past week because of this unreliable app..Ruiztrans01Version: 7.10
Tired of thisUsed to work just fine but for the past 6 months I’ve been having to delete, re-install and restore the app from a previous back up because when I need to start my week the app won’t even let me login. 6 months and they haven’t fix this issue for iPhone. Looking for a different ELOG now..Rich ChVersion: 7.80
Not compatible with IPad Mini 6.IPad mini 6 is listed but is not actually compatible or available for download on the mini 6th gen. I bought the iPad because it was listed as working and I’m very disappointed in the lack of oversight on Garmin’s behalf. I need this for DOT compliance and now need to find an alternative solution. Heads up to anyone thinking of buying the iPad mini 6..Mendoza & sons truckingVersion: 8.00
Keeps deletingAbout every week it keeps deleting my account and I have to creat new ones and it’s very frustrating this morning when I logged in and drive after about an hour it said deactivated and again have to create a new account.Peektime transportVersion: 7.80
App is brokenIt doesn’t work on my new iPhone but works on my old iPhone 5. Keeps crashing and deleting driver profile causing me to have to delete the app and lose logs and reinstall to set up driver profile again.
The app needs to be fixed, completely broken..VinacovictorVersion: 7.70
Erased the driver and adminThe app worked fine for a couple months but one day start up the truck and log in to find the driver profile and admin has been erased and now I can’t log in. Reinstall the app and now creating driver profile again, it tells me invalid driver license number
Very frustrating.DaveyT10Version: 8.80
On duty deducts from drive time?Wondering why being on duty is taking away from my drive time? If I’m on duty, it should be taking away from the daily on duty time and not the drive time. When I finally am in driving, I’ve already lost whatever time I was in on duty from my drive time. Is there a fix for this?.Craig180Version: 8.50
Would not recommendThis ELD is not worth the money, it has many issues that go along with duty status as well as THE ELD KEEPS DELETING PREVIOUS LOGS AND YOU HAVE TO START OVER. This has happened to me twice, sure you can back them up but after EVERY SINGLE DAY? I’m supposed to sit in the truck more to back up my logs? No, I’ll be searching for a DIFFERENT ELD..Zombie25flayerVersion: 7.10
Lots of bugsIf you use a smart phone it often has trouble reconnecting to the unit once you get back into the truck.
and the app constantly crashes, ive had to delete and re download it several times which causes you to lose all of your HOS logs. quite concerning in the event you are stopped by an inspector.Creatednickname23Version: 7.10
No Canadian or Alaskan rulesets.If you are a driver that crosses the Canada/US border frequently, Garmin’s support page says to just track your own hours, even though the app’s going to throw violations at you. What a wonderful thing to show the scale officials during an inspection. “Oh sorry officer, my log doesn't support Canadian hours.” I’ve complained, expressed the benefit for their customers, and an edge over their competitors if they would add the missing rulesets, but each time receive a quick but form-letter response.
I’d give them a 4 for a solid product, but for support, I have to give a 2..InnukwolfVersion: 7.10
What a jokeGarmin should be ashamed of their products. I’ve owned two of their Dezl gps units which are mediocre at best. PC’s from the 80’s are faster than these over priced gadgets they sell. With a name like garmin you’d expect quality, reliability and speed. Being a sucker for punishment I bought the garmin elog device thinking how bad can it be. Oh lord, just when you think things can’t get worse oh they do! I thought there’s no way the tech developers at garmin could screw things up any worse and yet they did. This elog is horrendous, sure it connects fine and the actual device has fancy lights but it starts sounding off alarms for reasons still unknown. The app layout along with the way you have to navigate your way around to try and start a pretrip safety is just nuts. It’s far from simple and so very far from user friendly. 3 different times in less than 5 minutes the app either crashed or froze up me. My patience only allowed me about 25min of playing around before I gave up and packaged it up. They proudly promote the device as “subscription free” but what good is subscription free if it’s not useable. I also read bad reviews about trying to get customer service and honestly I didn’t want to frustrate myself anymore so I didn’t bother. You can’t fix a poorly developed app, plain and simple. I’ll definitely be sticking with my Motive ELD. Sure it’s a little pricey but customer service has been great and the functionality and and both app and web service are spot on. Never a glitch and so easy to navigate. I can go on duty, create truck and trailer pretrip safety in less than 30seconds. Everything else for the rest of the day requires no attention from me, it just works.MfxmarkVersion: 8.80
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