Is the BridgeHaul electronic logbook accepted by law enforcement?

Yes. BridgeHaul logs are compliant with FMCSA regulation CFR 395.8 Driver’s Record of Duty Status. On July 10th, 2014, the FMCSA released the following updated guidance:

Question 28: May a driver use a computer, tablet, or smartphone (that is not an Automatic On-Board Recording Device) to create, electronically sign, and store the record of duty status (RODS)?

Guidance: Yes. A driver may make manual duty-status entries to a computer, tablet, or smartphone program that is used to generate the graph grid and entries for the record of duty status (RODS) or log book, provided the electronically-generated display (if any) and output includes the minimum information required by § 395.8 and is formatted in accordance with that section. The driver must sign the RODS (manually or electronically) at the end of each 24-hour period to certify that all required entries are true and correct. If RODS have been electronically signed: 1. At the time of an inspection of records by an enforcement official, the driver may display the current and prior seven days RODS to the official on the device’s screen. 2. If the enforcement official requests printed copies of the RODS, the driver must be given an opportunity to print the current and prior seven days RODS (if required on those days) at the time of inspection. If an officer refuses to accept your electronic logs, refer them to the FMCSA’sRegulatory Guidance Concerning Records of Duty Status Generated by Logging Software Programs.    BridgeHaul enables drivers fax or email their logs for free from the app in case an officer requests a paper copy. In rare instances the inspector may require the driver to transcribe the electronic logs onto paper if the driver does not have a printer , so it is important to carry a spare paper logbook to avoid violations.