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Cross Border Transportation ELDs
FAQ002: Must a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver using an ELD in the United States have a printer in the CMV?
Answer: No. The ELD rule requires that the ability to transfer data...
NOTE: This guidance was rescinded as unnecessary on March 10, 2022, because the information contained therein was readily available in 49 CFR Part 395, Subpart B.
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q02
Frequently Asked Questions --...
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-FAQ96(2017-09-01)-CORR1
Question: Will the Federal Motor Carrier...
ELD Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications
Question 95: When will FMCSA start testing ELDs that have been self‐certified?While FMCSA will not be testing ELDs that are currently listed on...
ELD Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications
Question 94: How many characters should my authentication value be?An authentication value must be greater than or equal to 16 characters. For...
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
Question: What is an authentication value?Answer: The...
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 Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications
Question 91: If a manufacturer offers a white‐label device for sale to others with their logo on it, must all "providers" self‐certify so that their own offering...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...
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)...