What supporting documents should a motor carrier retain if a driver submits more than 8 documents for a 24-hour period?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ43(2017-03-28)-CORR1

Question: What supporting documents should a...

Can a document with fewer than 4 required elements be used as a supporting document?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ42(2017-03-28)-CORR1

Question: Can a document with fewer than 4...

Are there specific categories of supporting documents that drivers are not required to physically retain?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ39(2017-03-27)-CORR1

Question: Are there specific categories of...

What are the categories of supporting documents?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ29(2017-03-27)-CORR1

Question: What are the categories of...

How long must motor carriers retain records of duty status (RODS) and supporting documents?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ28(2017-03-27)-CORR1

Question: How long...

How many supporting documents must be retained by motor carriers, and when must drivers submit them to the motor carrier?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ27(2017-03-27)-CORR1

Question: How many supporting documents must...

Are transporters of mobile or modular homes considered drive-away/tow-away operations under Section 395.8 (a)(1)(iii)(A)(2) or (3) and therefore exempt from the ELD rule?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ25(2017-12-18)-CORR1

Question: Are transporters of mobile or...

Are Canadian Armed Forces exempt from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), including the ELD requirements, if they have proper documentation when operating in the United States?

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Q1:  Are Canadian Armed Forces exempt from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), including the ELD requirements, if they have proper documentation when operating in the United States?

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Yes, vehicles operated by...

Does the ELD rule require that the driver have editing capabilities?

Yes, the ELD must allow the driver to review, edit, and annotate their ELD records to account for errors and omissions, as specified in Section 4.3.2.8 of Appendix A to Part 395.

How will FMCSA ensure that the ELD data is transferred securely?

During data transfers, Appendix A requires additional security protocol through encryption, American National Standard for Information Technology, IEEE Standards Association, and others as incorporated by...