NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ39(2017-03-27)-CORR1

Question: Are there specific categories of supporting documents that drivers are not required to physically retain?

Guidance: Two categories of supporting documents—electronic mobile communications and payroll records—are not documents a driver would have to physically retain. These types of documents may be part of a larger record that the carrier retains electronically or physically at the dispatch location or principal place of business. Under 49 CFR 395.11(d)(2), all information in an electronic mobile communication record will be counted as one document per duty day.

Contact Info: FMCSA ELD Information, 1-800-832-5660 or ELD@dot.gov.

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Note: This guidance document does not have the force and effect of law and is not meant to bind the public in any way.  It is intended only to provide information and clarity regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.