Comparison

ENCOMPASS® ELD vs BSD BMWED

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ENCOMPASS® ELD

This app helps commercial drivers electronically capture hours-of-service data, replacing paper logs. It ensures compliance with ELD mandates and offers real-time alerts to prevent violations. Supports various vehicle classes and industry-specific rulesets.

Highlights
  • Mandate-compliant ELD
  • Hours of service compliance alerts
  • Support for various HOS rulesets
  • Roadside inspection mode
  • Electronic vehicle inspections (EDVIRs)
  • Mobile messaging
  • Team driving and exempt logging support
Features
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The J. J. Keller® Encompass® ELD app is the industry’s most simple, flexible and affordable driver electronic log. Formerly known as KellerMobile, this patented ELD mandate-compliant solution is used by commercial motor vehicle drivers to electronically capture hours-of-service duty status information, replacing the driver’s paper log book. The app uses a driver-friendly interface to present hours-of-service data to drivers, helping them optimize their on-duty and driving hours and reduce the risk of violations. The solution works with class 1-8 vehicles and offers many industry and state-specific HOS rulesets, accommodating exempt, non-regulated, and team drivers. The Encompass® ELD app is compliant with ELD (Part 395 Subpart B and Part 395 Appendix) rules and is listed on the FMCSA ELD registry. The Encompass® ELD app is part of the J. J. Keller® Encompass® Fleet Management System, which uses the J. J. Keller® electronic logging device and the Encompass® back office portal. HOW DOES IT WORK: Hours-of-service and telematics data is captured via a hardline adapter from the engine’s diagnostic port into the ELD hardware. The hardware continuously records and stores engine data. Data is transmitted via Bluetooth from the hardware to the Encompass® ELD application on drivers’ iPhone® or iPad® devices. Hours-of-service data and alerts are presented to the drivers in real time using compliance rulesets determined by the company. Data from the iPhone® or iPad® device is transmitted via cellular connection to the Encompass® online back office portal for hours-of-service auditing, reporting and recordkeeping. APP FEATURES: MANDATE-COMPLIANT ELD – Solution is compliant with the final FMCSA mandate. Regulatory and technology updates are delivered over-the-air and require no hardware swap outs. HOS COMPLIANCE ALERTS - App continuously checks drivers’ hours against the current DOT hours-of-service rules and company rulesets, and presents alerts to drivers of impending violations. HOS RULE SETS – App supports state and industry rulesets, including US 60/70, US and Texas Oil Field, Canadian Cycle 1 & 2, US Construction, 100 & 150 Air-Mile Exempt, and more. ROADSIDE INSPECTION MODE – Supports ELD requirements for roadside inspection protocol, including mobile display and Telematics Data Transfer method. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INSPECTIONS (EDVIRs) – Driver-friendly interface supports pre- and post-trip inspection process, customized criteria, and photo capture of defects. MOBILE MESSAGES – Allows for the quick and efficient exchange of information between the back office and drivers. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY - Supports team driving, hyrail, personal conveyance, exempt logging, border crossing, and more. FLEXIBILITY – App can be used with the J. J. Keller® Compliance Tablet™ or the driver’s own smart device. DOT DRIVER AND VEHICLE COMPLIANCE RECORDKEEPING – Includes Encompass back-office DOT driver and vehicle compliance recordkeeping features for driver qualification, alcohol and drug program management, hiring, and more. DEDICATED DRIVER SUPPORT – Drivers receive 24/7 technical support and Roadside Inspection assistance. A dedicated support team ensures quick resolution on technical issues. DEDICATED COMPANY SUPPORT – Users receive complimentary amenities, including DataQs Challenge Service; DOT Expert Help from our subject-matter experts; regulatory webcasts; an online support site with training videos, FAQs, user guides; and an online training library (Spring 2020). OPTIONAL ADD-ON SOLUTIONS – Options include Dash Cam Pro, performance management, and navigation. COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE - This patented technology was developed by the industry’s leader in regulatory compliance and driver logging since 1953 and is covered by U.S. patents and patents pending. See JJKeller.com/patents.

About

BSD BMWED

This app serves as a central hub for members of the Burlington System Division, offering access to news, events, and important documents. It provides a secure portal for members to view exclusive content such as contracts, bylaws, and contact information for officers and staff.

Highlights
  • News Feeds
  • Upcoming Events
  • Member Contracts Access
  • Push Notifications
  • Photo Gallery
  • Contact Information
Features
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The official mobile app for the Burlington System Division. Features include: - Home - Claims Form - Facebook - Your Track to Health - Upcoming Events - Photo Gallery - Contact Us - News Feeds - Important Links - Push Notifications MEMBERS ONLY can view: - Member Home - Push Notification Archive - Local Lodges - BNSF Contracts/Forms - LS&I Contracts/Forms - NICTD Contracts/Forms - METRA Contracts/Forms - IAIS Contracts/Forms - CP-SOO/Milwaukee Contracts/Forms - FELA Firms - TP&W Contracts/Forms - Events Calendar - Constitution & Bylaws - Officers & Staff - Contracts - Downloads

Screenshots

ENCOMPASS® ELD4 screens
BSD BMWED2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ENCOMPASS® ELD at 4.0 against BSD BMWED's 3.0. ENCOMPASS® ELD also leads on ratings volume (925 vs 2). BSD BMWED's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ENCOMPASS® ELD holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ENCOMPASS® ELD has 925 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ENCOMPASS® ELD versus BSD BMWED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterENCOMPASS® ELDBSD BMWED
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (925 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings925 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJ. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.Unions-America.com, Inc.

Customer experience

ENCOMPASS® ELD

All ratings925 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative76.6%

BSD BMWED

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

ENCOMPASS® ELD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Logs driver as driving when truck is stopped
  • Fails to properly record breaks and rest periods
  • Issues with app crashing and logging out
  • Problems with app detecting movement and changing duty status
  • Inability to properly certify logs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to manage functions and settings
  • Improved personal conveyance and yard move handling
  • Ability to perform inspections on trucks/trailers not in the system

BSD BMWED

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ENCOMPASS® ELD

No in-app purchases

None

BSD BMWED

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ENCOMPASS® ELD free?
ENCOMPASS® ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BSD BMWED free?
BSD BMWED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ENCOMPASS® ELD or BSD BMWED?
ENCOMPASS® ELD is rated higher. ENCOMPASS® ELD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 925 ratings, while BSD BMWED averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ENCOMPASS® ELD or BSD BMWED have ads?
Neither ENCOMPASS® ELD nor BSD BMWED shows ads.

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