When an event is recorded by an electronic logging device (ELD) component not connected to a powered-on power unit, is the information pertaining to the power unit required?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q067(2022-03-10)

Question: When an event is recorded by an electronic logging device (ELD) component not connected to a powered-on power unit, is the information pertaining to the power unit required?

Guidance: If the...

What electronic logging device (ELD)-recorded data may not be edited?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q027(2022-03-10)

Question: What electronic logging device (ELD)-recorded data may not be edited?

Guidance: Edits which reduce the total amount of driving time automatically recorded by the ELD are not allowed....

Can a driver edit their ELD data after leaving the vehicle?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q026(2022-03-10)

Question: Can a driver edit their ELD data after leaving the vehicle?

Guidance: While not required, the motor carrier can include an ELD support system that allows drivers to make edits to ELD data when...

Is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to offer an exempt driver account?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q025(2022-03-10)

Question: Is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to offer an exempt driver account?

Guidance: There is no separate exempt driver account; rather, the ELD must allow for a driver account to be...

Can a carrier make edits to a driver’s record of duty status (RODS)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q066(2022-03-10)

Question: Can a carrier make edits to a driver’s record of duty status (RODS)?

Guidance: The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule allows for carriers, using the support personnel account, to propose...

If a driver makes an error, can that record be deleted?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q065(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver makes an error, can that record be deleted?

Guidance: Deleting records is not permitted. To correct errors, drivers must be able to edit, enter missing information into, and...

Can a driver select exempt driver status?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q024(2022-03-10)

Question: Can a driver select exempt driver status?

Guidance: No. A driver cannot change their status to exempt, this account setting must be configured by the motor carrier. 

For example...

Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule require that the driver have editing capabilities?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q064(2022-03-10)

Question: Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule require that the driver have editing capabilities?

Guidance: Yes, the ELD must allow the driver to review, edit, and annotate their ELD records to...

How will FMCSA ensure that the electronic logging device (ELD) data is transferred securely?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q063(2022-03-10) 

Question: How will FMCSA ensure that the electronic logging device (ELD) data is transferred securely?

Guidance: During data transfers, 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A requires additional...

How should an electronic logging device (ELD) respond to battery issues, such as an ELD battery dying due to high temperatures or when charge power runs out?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q062(2022-03-10)

Question: How should an electronic logging device (ELD) respond to battery issues, such as an ELD battery dying due to high temperatures or when charge power runs out?

Guidance:...