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ELD Checklist for Drivers

     

If you are a carrier, see the ELD Checklist for Carriers.

Also, see Tips for Choosing a Compliant ELD.

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Driver Actions

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Harassment Protection

     

The ELD Rule defines harassment very specifically:

Action by a motor carrier toward a driver (whether an employee or a contractor) that the carrier knew or should have known would result in an HOS violation in 49 CFR 395 or 49 CFR 392.3. 

Harassment...

Using ELDs

     

Logging In

A driver must have only one driver account with a carrier, with a unique identification number and password.

An owner/operator must have a single account as a driver, and a separate account for administrative functions (setting up user...

Drivers and Carriers

     

Visit the new Drivers and Motor Carriers landing page View the list of registered, self-certified ELDs Read quick tips on selecting a compliant ELD Understand some of the differences between ELDs and AOBRDs Download the driver visor card: "Using ELDs...

Implementation Timeline

     

The ELD rule is being implemented in three phases:

Download the ELD Implementation Timeline

Electronic Logging Devices

 

Visit the ELD home page

The electronic logging device (ELD) rule – congressionally mandated as a part of MAP-21 – is intended to help create a safer work environment for drivers, and make it easier and faster to accurately track, manage, and...