ELD Training Checklist for Motor Carriers: Understanding Your Device

Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service - Training

ELD Training Checklist for Motor Carriers: Understanding Your Device

There is a wide variety of ELDs on the market, which enables you to select the device that best meets your business needs. No matter which you...

Question 1: Does §392.60 require a driver to carry a copy of the written authorization (required to transport passengers) on board a CMV?

§392.60 Unauthorized persons not to be transported.    

Question 1: Does §392.60 require a driver to carry a copy of the written authorization (required to transport passengers) on board a CMV?

Guidance: No, the authorization must...

When a motor carrier purchases another motor carrier, must the drivers of the acquired motor carrier be requalified by the purchasing motor carrier?

§391.51 General requirements for driver qualification files.

Question 1: When a motor carrier purchases another motor carrier, must the drivers of the acquired motor carrier be requalified by the purchasing motor carrier?

Guidance: No.

How does the Clearinghouse impact employers of commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders?

Guidance on how the Clearinghouse impacts employers

How does the Clearinghouse impact employers of commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders?

Guidance: The Clearinghouse offers employers a centralized...

Is your ELD listing up-to-date?

Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service - Provider Updates

Is your ELD listing up-to-date?

Motor carriers and safety officials rely on the information you are required to provide about your device. Make sure you keep this information updated with...

Question 4: Would an alcohol test, performed by an employer pursuant to 49 CFR part 382, with a result greater than 0.00 BAC, but less than 0.02 BAC, establish that a driver was in violation of 49 CFR 392.5(a)(2), having any measured alcohol concentration

§392.5 Alcohol prohibition.   

Question 4: Would an alcohol test, performed by an employer pursuant to 49 CFR part 382, with a result greater than 0.00 BAC, but less than 0.02 BAC, establish that a driver was in violation of 49 CFR 392.5(a)(2), having any...

Question 3: Does the prohibition against carrying alcoholic beverages in §392.5 apply to a driver who uses a company vehicle, for personal reasons, while off-duty?

§392.5 Alcohol prohibition.   

Question 3: Does the prohibition against carrying alcoholic beverages in §392.5 apply to a driver who uses a company vehicle, for personal reasons, while off-duty?

Guidance: No. For example, an owner-operator using...

A driver with residence in Mexico drives for a U.S. company. Does that driver need a state-issued commercial driver’s license?

Cross-border commercial and non-Commercial Driver License Requirements

FAQ002:  A driver with residence in Mexico drives for a U.S. company.  Does that driver need a state-issued commercial driver’s license?

Answer:  No, the driver may...

Is Your Device Compliant?

Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service - Provider Updates

Ensure your device is compliant and stays on FMCSA’s list of registered, self-certified devices

FMCSA is investigating devices that have been reported as non-compliant with the ELD rule....

When does the pre-2000 model year exception apply?

ELD guidance

Frequently Asked Questions --Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service –Exemption Pre-2000 Model Year

Question 20: When does the pre-2000 model year exception apply?

Guidance:  When a vehicle is registered, the model year should follow the...