How can yard moves be reflected on the electronic logging device (ELD)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q070(2022-03-10)

Question: How can yard moves be reflected on the electronic logging device (ELD)?

Guidance: The ELD must provide an option to preconfigure drivers’ accounts with yard moves. Should the motor carrier opt...

When is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to automatically change the driver’s duty status to Driving?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q069(2022-03-10)

Question: When is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to automatically change the driver’s duty status to Driving?

Guidance: The “Driving” duty status must be automatically recorded by the ELD...

In 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A Table 6, Event Type 3, it lists “Driver indication for PC, YM, and WT cleared.” What does WT refer to?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q068(2022-03-10)

Question: In 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A Table 6, Event Type 3, it lists “Driver indication for PC, YM, and WT cleared.” What does WT refer to?

Guidance: “WT” refers to “waiting time.” This...

When an event is recorded by an electronic logging device (ELD) component not connected to a powered-on power unit, is the information pertaining to the power unit required?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q067(2022-03-10)

Question: When an event is recorded by an electronic logging device (ELD) component not connected to a powered-on power unit, is the information pertaining to the power unit required?

Guidance: If the...

Can a carrier make edits to a driver’s record of duty status (RODS)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q066(2022-03-10)

Question: Can a carrier make edits to a driver’s record of duty status (RODS)?

Guidance: The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule allows for carriers, using the support personnel account, to propose...

If a driver makes an error, can that record be deleted?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q065(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver makes an error, can that record be deleted?

Guidance: Deleting records is not permitted. To correct errors, drivers must be able to edit, enter missing information into, and...

Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule require that the driver have editing capabilities?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q064(2022-03-10)

Question: Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule require that the driver have editing capabilities?

Guidance: Yes, the ELD must allow the driver to review, edit, and annotate their ELD records to...

What is a "qualifying rest break or sleeper berth period" under the definition of adverse driving conditions?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

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Q: What is a "qualifying rest break or sleeper berth period" under the definition of adverse driving conditions?

A: A qualifying rest break or sleeper berth period is...

May a driver choose to use the sleeper berth provision some days and the other provisions of 49 CFR 395.1(g) other days?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

Question 9

Q: May a driver choose to use the sleeper berth provision some days and the other provisions of 49 CFR 395.1(g) other days?

A: Yes. Drivers may choose any of the options...

Under the sleeper berth provisions, a driver takes 7 hours in the sleeper berth & later takes an off-duty period of 3 hours before arriving at home. When the driver arrives home within the permissible hours, what rest is req’d to reset their "day clock"?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

Question 8

Q: Under the sleeper berth provisions, a driver takes 7 hours in the sleeper berth and later takes an off-duty period of 3 hours before arriving at home. When the driver arrives...