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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ46(2017-03-28)-CORR1

Question: What is the difference between an “edit” and an “annotation”?

Guidance: An edit is a change to an electronic logging device (ELD) record that does not overwrite the original record, while an annotation is a note related to a record, update, or edit that a driver or an authorized support personnel may input to the ELD. Section 49 CFR 395.30(c)(2) requires that all edits, whether made by a driver or the motor carrier, be annotated to document the reason for the change. For example, an edit showing time being switched from “Off-Duty” to “On-Duty Not Driving” could be annotated by the carrier to note, “Driver logged training time incorrectly as off-duty.” This edit and annotation would then be sent to the driver for approval in accordance with § 395.30.

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

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