Can a driver annotate the electronic logging device (ELD) record?
NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.
FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ47(2017-03-28)-CORR1
Question: Can a driver annotate the electronic logging device (ELD) record?
Answer: Yes. A driver can use annotations to indicate the beginning and end of a period of authorized personal commercial vehicle use, or yard moves, as well as other special driving categories, such as adverse driving conditions (49 CFR 395.1(b)) or oilfield operations (§ 395.1(d)). Additionally, under § 395.30(c)(2), drivers or support personnel are required to annotate every change or addition to an ELD record.
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.