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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ70(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: As specified in section 4.8.2.1.1 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, the electronic logging device (ELD) output file must have one line for co-driver information and one line for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) information. How can the ELD account for multiple co-drivers and/or multiple CMVs?

Guidance: For files generated during roadside safety inspections, the active co-driver and CMV, must be reflected. For motor carrier data transfer (for compliance investigations), the ELD output file header should reflect the co-driver and CMV in use at the end of the requested time period.

In either case, the file must contain all administrative users, co-drivers, and CMVs referenced during the requested time period.

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

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