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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
In section 4.4.2 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, the rule requires that “geo-location information must be derived from a database that contains all cities, towns, and villages with a population of 5,000 or greater and listed in ANSI INCITS... FMCSA-ELD-395-Q021(2022-03-10)-CORR1 ELD Guidance
When creating an electronic logging device (ELD) file as specified in sections 4.9 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, which records should be included? FMCSA-ELD-395-Q075(2022-03-10) ELD Guidance
What procedure should be followed if an electronic logging device (ELD) is replaced or reset? FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ56(2022-03-10) ELD Guidance
May electronic logging device (device (ELD) providers configure the ELD to identify potential hours of service violations? FMCSA-ELD-395-Q023(2022-03-10) ELD Guidance
Can a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier qualify for the hours of service exemption for agricultural operations in 49 CFR 395.1(k) while delivering an agricultural commodity in the United States (U.S.) if the motor carrier picks up the commodity... FMCSA-ELD-395-Q042(2022-03-10) ELD Guidance
During an investigation, how should the header section reflect electronic logging device (ELD) data? FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ73(2022-03-10) ELD Guidance
Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule require that the driver have editing capabilities? FMCSA-ELD-395-Q064(2022-03-10) ELD Guidance
If a driver sets the duty status to On-Duty Not Driving and indicates a yard move, does the driver’s duty status have to remain On-Duty Not Driving until the driver manually indicates the end of that driving status? FMCSA-ELD-395-Q077(2022-03-10) ELD Guidance
If a Canada/Mexico-domiciled company with a terminal in the United States dispatches a driver from one of its Canada/Mexico locations to move a vehicle to its U.S. terminal for use in the U.S., is the vehicle move considered a drive-away/tow-away ... FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009(2022-03-10) ELD Guidance
Can a carrier make edits to a driver’s record of duty status (RODS)? FMCSA-ELD-395-Q066(2022-03-10) ELD Guidance