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ELD Guidance

ELD FAQ6: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service

Frequently Asked Questions --Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service.

Question 6: Can an electronic logging device (ELD) be on a smartphone or other wireless device?

Guidance:  Yes. An ELD can be on a smartphone or other wireless device if the device meets the...

ELD FAQ4: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service

Frequently Asked Questions-- Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service.

Question 4: What electronic logging device (ELD) user documentation must be onboard a driver’s commercial motor vehicle?

Guidance:  Beginning on December 18, 2017, a driver using an ELD must...

ELD FAQ3: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service

Frequently Asked Questions -- Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service.

Question 3: Who must comply with the electronic logging device (ELD) rule?

Guidance: The ELD rule applies to most motor carriers and drivers who are currently required to maintain records of...