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-FAQ79(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Why is there a reference to the internet in Bluetooth® transfer when it is part of the local transfer option?

Answer: “Local” in this option is referring to the electronic logging device (ELD), which does not need its own connection to the internet. When using Bluetooth, the inspector will share an internet connection that will be used by the ELD device to submit the output file via web services.

Note: The Bluetooth connection can only be guaranteed to offer connectivity to the FMCSA Web Service, so the connection in this case must come from the device itself as it may not be possible to connect to a back-office system using this connection.

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.