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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ42(2017-03-28)-CORR1

Question: Can a document with fewer than 4 required elements be used as a supporting document?

Guidance: Under 49 CFR 395.11(c)(2)(ii), if a driver has fewer than 8 documents for a 24-hour period that include all 4 elements identified in § 395.11(c)(2)(i)–link to driver, date, location, and time–a document that contains all of the elements except “time” is considered a supporting document.

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.