How should “odometer jumps,” caused by a driver unplugging the electronic logging device (ELD) from the electronic control module (ECM), be captured?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q053(2022-03-10)

Question: How should “odometer jumps,” caused by a driver unplugging the electronic logging device (ELD) from the electronic control module (ECM), be captured?

Guidance: If the driver unplugs an ELD from...

If the driver rejects unidentified driving, should that be displayed on the electronic logging device (ELD) for the roadside inspection view and output file view?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q052(2022-03-10)

Question: If the driver rejects unidentified driving, should that be displayed on the electronic logging device (ELD) for the roadside inspection view and output file view?

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If the unidentified driving time is accepted by the driver, will the electronic logging device (ELD) still show the driving time as unidentified?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q051(2022-03-10)

Question: If the unidentified driving time is accepted by the driver, will the electronic logging device (ELD) still show the driving time as unidentified?

Guidance: The original records reflecting...

What data does the electronic logging device (ELD) need to log when there is an unidentified driver?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q050(2022-03-10)

Question: What data does the electronic logging device (ELD) need to log when there is an unidentified driver?

Guidance: When a driver does not log in to the ELD and does not respond to the ELD visual...

Section 4.6.1.6(d) of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A states that “An unidentified driving records data diagnostic event can be cleared by the ELD when driving time logged under the unidentified driver profile for the current 24‐hour period and...

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q049(2022-03-10)

Question: Section 4.6.1.6(d) of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A states that “An unidentified driving records data diagnostic event can be cleared by the ELD when driving time logged under the unidentified...

If a driver forgets to indicate the start of Personal Conveyance (PC) or Yard Moves (YM), can they later edit that automatically generated driving event to PC (Off Duty) or YM (On Duty Not Driving)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q081(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver forgets to indicate the start of Personal Conveyance (PC) or Yard Moves (YM), can they later edit that automatically generated driving event to PC (Off Duty) or YM (On Duty Not Driving)?...

In an electronic logging device (ELD) with multiple components, which component must generate the event identifier sequence number?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on July 31, 2023, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-ELD-395-Q080(2023-07-31).

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q080(2022-03-10)

Question: In an electronic logging device (ELD) with...

Is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to retrieve the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) position from the device connected to the port, or can this be retrieved by using a smartphone or tablet?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q079(2022-03-10)

Question: Is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to retrieve the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) position from the device connected to the port, or can this be retrieved by using a smartphone or tablet?...

Under section 4.6.1.2 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, the engine synchronization compliance monitoring requires the electronic logging device (ELD) to record an engine synchronization diagnostics event when it cannot acquire values for the ELD

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q048(2022-03-10)

Question: Under section 4.6.1.2 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, the engine synchronization compliance monitoring requires the electronic logging device (ELD) to record an engine synchronization...

What is the responsibility of the carrier and driver pertaining to electronic logging device (ELD) diagnostic events or malfunctions that do not interfere with the accurate recording of hours of service? What would the documentation requirements be in...

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q047(2022-03-10)

Question: What is the responsibility of the carrier and driver pertaining to electronic logging device (ELD) diagnostic events or malfunctions that do not interfere with the accurate recording of hours of service...