What is a motor carrier or driver required to do if they use two electronic logging devices (ELDs) that are not interoperable during a 7-day period?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q078(2022-03-10)

Question: What is a motor carrier or driver required to do if they use two electronic logging devices (ELDs) that are not interoperable during a 7-day period?

Guidance: As a minimal requirement, each...

When a driver edits an existing electronic logging device (ELD) record, how must the ELD “Event Record Origin” be set?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q045(2022-03-10)

Question: When a driver edits an existing electronic logging device (ELD) record, how must the ELD “Event Record Origin” be set?

Guidance: The ELD must set the “Event Record Origin” of the ELD record to...

As an electronic logging device (ELD) manufacturer, how can I make sure that my product is compliant?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q044(2022-03-10)

Question: As an electronic logging device (ELD) manufacturer, how can I make sure that my product is compliant?

Guidance: You should review the technical specifications included in 49 CFR part 395,...

If a driver sets the duty status to On-Duty Not Driving and indicates a yard move, does the driver’s duty status have to remain On-Duty Not Driving until the driver manually indicates the end of that driving status?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q077(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver sets the duty status to On-Duty Not Driving and indicates a yard move, does the driver’s duty status have to remain On-Duty Not Driving until the driver manually indicates the end of that...

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Is the ELD required to automatically change duty status from Sleeper Berth to Driving upon sensing movement?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q076(2022-03-10)

Question: Is the ELD required to automatically change duty status from Sleeper Berth to Driving upon sensing movement?

Guidance: The ELD is required to automatically change a driver’s duty status to...

Can a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier qualify for the hours of service exemption for agricultural operations in 49 CFR 395.1(k) while delivering an agricultural commodity in the United States (U.S.) if the motor carrier picks up the commodity...

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q042(2022-03-10)

Question: Can a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier qualify for the hours of service exemption for agricultural operations in 49 CFR 395.1(k) while delivering an agricultural commodity in the United States (U.S...

Can a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier qualify for the hours of service exemption for agricultural operations in 49 CFR 395.1(k) while delivering an agricultural commodity in the United States (U.S.) if the motor carrier picks up the commodity ...

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q041(2022-03-10)

Question: Can a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier qualify for the hours of service exemption for agricultural operations in 49 CFR 395.1(k) while delivering an agricultural commodity...

When should a driver who has experienced an electronic logging device (ELD) malfunction switch to paper record of duty status (RODS)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q040(2022-03-10)

Question: When should a driver who has experienced an electronic logging device (ELD) malfunction switch to paper record of duty status (RODS)?

Guidance: The driver should switch...

When creating an electronic logging device (ELD) file as specified in sections 4.9 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, which records should be included?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q075(2022-03-10)

Question: When creating an electronic logging device (ELD) file as specified in sections 4.9 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, which records should be included?

Guidance: Section 4.9.1 of...