To ensure that the list of self-certified electronic logging devices (ELDs) is current, ELD providers must notify FMCSA of any major changes to their device. What constitutes a major change to an ELD?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ87, issued on September 1, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q082(2022-03-10)

Question: To ensure that the list of...

How should the electronic logging device (ELD) handle the dashboard odometer display not matching the odometer value returned by the electronic control module (ECM)? For instance, when the engine is replaced and the value is not synced.

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q059(2022-03-10)

Question: How should the electronic logging device (ELD) handle the dashboard odometer display not matching the odometer value returned by the electronic control module (ECM)? For instance, when the engine is...

If the required electronic logging device (ELD) data from the electronic control module (ECM) is private and requires an agreement with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to obtain said data, are ELD providers required to enter an agreement with...

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q058(2022-03-10)

Question: If the required electronic logging device (ELD) data from the electronic control module (ECM) is private and requires an agreement with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)...

What is a manufacturer required to do when required data is not available from the electronic control module (ECM)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q057(2022-03-10)

Question: What is a manufacturer required to do when required data is not available from the electronic control module (ECM)?

Guidance: If the vehicle does not have an ECM or the...

Is it permissible to allow the electronic logging device (ELD) to power up, boot, and accept driver logins before the engine is powered? 

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q056(2022-03-10)

Question: Is it permissible to allow the electronic logging device (ELD) to power up, boot, and accept driver logins before the engine is powered?  

Guidance: Yes, this is...

Can an electronic logging device (ELD) provider pass the one-minute boot time rule by requiring the driver to power on the device (or an app) prior to starting the engine?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q055(2022-03-10)

Question: Can an electronic logging device (ELD) provider pass the one-minute boot time rule by requiring the driver to power on the device (or an app) prior to starting the engine?...

Can electronic logging device (ELD) events remain unassigned after a trip is assigned to a driver?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q054(2022-03-10)

Question: Can electronic logging device (ELD) events remain unassigned after a trip is assigned to a driver?

Guidance: Yes. Once the unassigned driving time has been reviewed and...

If the driver rejects unidentified driving, should that be displayed on the electronic logging device (ELD) for the roadside inspection view and output file view?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q052(2022-03-10)

Question: If the driver rejects unidentified driving, should that be displayed on the electronic logging device (ELD) for the roadside inspection view and output file view?

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What data does the electronic logging device (ELD) need to log when there is an unidentified driver?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q050(2022-03-10)

Question: What data does the electronic logging device (ELD) need to log when there is an unidentified driver?

Guidance: When a driver does not log in to the ELD and does not respond to the ELD visual...

Section 4.6.1.6(d) of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A states that “An unidentified driving records data diagnostic event can be cleared by the ELD when driving time logged under the unidentified driver profile for the current 24‐hour period and...

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q049(2022-03-10)

Question: Section 4.6.1.6(d) of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A states that “An unidentified driving records data diagnostic event can be cleared by the ELD when driving time logged under the unidentified...