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Part 390 § 390.23 Relief from regulationsIs the driver required to use a paper logbook or ELD when providing direct assistance under an emergency declaration?

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Is the driver required to use a paper logbook or ELD when providing direct assistance under an emergency declaration?

No, the emergency exemption includes relief from all the hours-of service regulations in 49 CFR part 395, including the recordkeeping requirements (i.e., records of duty status (RODS)).

Regulatory Topic: Emergency Declarations
Effective Date: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Issued Date: Thursday, March 19, 2020