ELD FAQ 72: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

Question:

Must the daily header display “ELD Registration ID” or “ELD Identifier?” 

If a driver operates with multiple commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), which CMV’s records must be included in the ELD file?

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

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Question: If a driver operates with multiple commercial motor...

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...

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

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Question: As specified in section 4.8.2.1.1 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B...

Is it necessary for drivers to enter their user credentials before starting the data transfer process?

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

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Question: Is it necessary for drivers to enter their user credentials...

Will the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) collect State enforcement agency data transfer capabilities/preferences?

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

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Question: Will the Federal...

If a multi-function portable device is used for the front end of the electronic logging device (ELD) (i.e., user may be in a global positioning system [GPS] application and need to switch back to the ELD application), does this count as a click in the...

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

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Question: If a multi-function portable...

Would it be acceptable for the data transfer to be initiated by the electronic logging device (ELD) but relayed through and communicated to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Service from the provider’s backend?

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

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Question: Would it be acceptable for the data transfer...

What information should be displayed on the header for co-driver operations?

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

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Question: What information should be displayed on the header for co-...

What information must be displayed on the electronic logging device (ELD) or provided on the ELD printout?

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

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Question: What information must be displayed...

When is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to display data?

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

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Question: When is the...