ELD FAQ 95: 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

While FMCSA will not be testing ELDs that are currently listed on...

ELD FAQ 94: : 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

An authentication value must be greater than or equal to 16 characters. For...

What is an authentication value?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ93(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Answer: The...

In what format should I submit my public key to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ92(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: In what format should I submit...

ELD FAQ 91: 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

If you are creating an application (app) to be used on a smartphone or tablet, do you have to verify and list all the devices that the app works on?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ90(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: If you are creating...

Must a provider self-certify electronic logging device (ELD) software and compatible devices, i.e., smartphone, tablet?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ89(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Must a provider self-certify electronic logging device (ELD)...

Will electronic logging device (ELD) providers be able to provide an updated public key in the event of a security breach?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ88(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Will electronic...

ELD FAQ87: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-ELD-395-Q082(2022-03-10).

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Can the required electronic logging device (ELD) user manual be in digital format?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ86(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Can the required electronic...