ELD FAQ 84: 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

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ELD FAQ 83: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NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.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-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ83(2022-03-10).

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ83

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Can an electronic logging device (ELD) connect to the electronic control module (ECM) in a manner that relies on internet, Bluetooth® or another method of connectivity?

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-FAQ82(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Can an electronic logging device (ELD) connect to the...

What if there is no internet connectivity to perform telematics data transfer between the electronic logging device (ELD) and the safety official?

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-FAQ81(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: What if there is no internet...

Is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to encrypt files during a USB electronic data transfer?

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-FAQ80(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Is the electronic...

Why is there a reference to the internet in Bluetooth® transfer when it is part of the local transfer option?

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-FAQ79(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Why is there a reference to the...

For telematics data transfer, which email address should be used in the recipient field?

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-FAQ78(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: For...

ELD FAQ 77 :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NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.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-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ77(2022-03-10).

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ77

Regarding section 4.8.2.1.9 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, which power up and shut down events should be included?

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-FAQ76(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Regarding section 4.8.2.1.9...

For ELD Event Annotations or Comments records in sections 4.8.2.1.5 (ELD Data File) of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, what do the <{Event} Date> and <{Event} Time> refer to?

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-FAQ75(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: For ELD Event Annotations or Comments records...