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Regulatory Guidance

Welcome to the FMCSA Guidance Portal. This web portal is a searchable, indexed database that contains and links to all guidance documents in effect from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract.

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Subject Agency Identifier Topic Issued Date
ELD FAQ 9: --Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service –Electronic Data Retention. FMCSA-ELD-395-Q09-RESCINDED ELD Guidance
Can a driver use an electronic logging device (ELD) on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a model year older than 2000? FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ24(2017-03-22)-CORR1 ELD Guidance
What is the mandate in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) for the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule? FMCSA-ELD-395-Q02 ELD Guidance
How long must a motor carrier retain electronic logging device (ELD) record of duty status (RODS) data? FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ008(2017-03-22) ELD Guidance
How must a driver reflect their record of duty status for the previous 7 days during a roadside inspection, if he or she is employed by multiple motor carriers that are using ELDs? FMCSA-ELD-395-Q14 ELD Guidance
ELD FAQ14: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ014 ELD Guidance
What information may be requested to support the exemption for drivers not required to use records of duty status (RODS) more than 8 days in any 30-day period? FMCSA-ELD-395-Q19 ELD Guidance
If a motor carrier’s operation is exempt from the requirements of 49 CFR part 395.8, is the motor carrier also exempt from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule? FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ22(2017-03-22)-CORR1 ELD Guidance
ELD FAQ19: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ019 ELD Guidance
What is the mandate in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) for the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule? FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ002-RESCINDED ELD Guidance