Elogs on a cellphone app? Legal?

Yes, apps are legal for logging (in place of paper). No, they don't qualify as ELDs unless they are connected to the truck's ECM.

 

All the information you will need. Subpart B goes into great detail on ELDs as will be mandatory December 2017 (assuming no successful court challenges).
http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&=PART&n=pt49.5.395

 

Apps aren't in place of paper. One must still have a printer. Although a lot of members would like to disagree.

Get the right cop though and you'll be glad you had a printer.

As for using, we've only got 12 left months before the game changes on us. Barring any court battles.

 

Unless this is a 1 or 2 truck operation, they better be paying for the phone.

 

What company u drive for?

 

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-difference-between-“paper-rods”-and-printouts-rods-elds

What is the difference between “paper records of duty status (RODS)” and printouts of RODS from electronic logging devices (ELDs)?
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“Paper RODS” means RODS that are not kept on an ELD or automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD), but that are either recorded manually (in accordance with 49 CFR 395.8(f)) or on a computer not synchronized with the vehicle or that is otherwise not qualified to be an ELD or AOBRD. Printouts of RODS from ELDs are the reports that ELDs must be able to generate upon request from an authorized safety official, per section 4.8.1 of the ELD rule.

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https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-...s-and-devices-using-logging-software-programs

What are the differences between automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRDs) and devices using logging software programs?
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A key difference between devices with logging software programs and AOBRDs relates to connectivity with the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations. An AOBRD must be integrally synchronized with the specific operations of the CMV on which it is installed. AOBRDs must also record engine use, speed, miles driven, and date and time of day, as specified in 49 CFR 395.2. AOBRDs automatically record engine data for driving time versus the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) data or a driver inputting his or her driving status hours.

The display and output from devices using logging software must meet the requirements in 49 CFR 395.8. Drivers can manually enter their hours of service (HOS) information using the application or software program on the device, and then manually or electronically sign the RODS at the end of each 24-hour period to certify that all required entries are true and correct. During a roadside inspection, drivers using logging software programs can hand their device to the safety official to review their RODS. Additionally, officers conducting inspections can request a printed copy of the driver’s log with the current and prior seven days HOS information.

 

Where are you getting your information? Please quote the FMCSA regs ..