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FMCSA-ELD-395-Q040(2022-03-10)
Question: When should a driver who has experienced an electronic logging device (ELD) malfunction switch to paper record of duty status (RODS)?
Guidance: The driver should switch...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q039(2022-03-10)
Question: When should a driver use paper logs or electronic logging software if an electronic logging device (ELD) malfunction occurs?
Guidance: A driver should only use paper logs, electronic logging...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q038(2022-03-10)
Question: How should an electronic logging device (ELD) record a driver’s hours of service when operating in another country such as Canada?
Guidance: The ELD provider may tailor the device to its...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q037(2022-03-10)
Question: Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule require that an ELD be able to both display electronically and print?
Guidance: No. The display and print requirement...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q035(2022-03-10)
Question: Can the partial vehicle identification number (VIN) value obtained from the controller area network bus be used for reporting?
Guidance: Partial VIN is not permitted. If the VIN cannot be fully...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q034(2022-03-10)
Question: Can a mobile app and the vehicle engine communicate over a cellular network?
Guidance: The ELD rule does not prohibit this type of communication. However, manufacturers should keep in mind that...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q033(2022-03-10)
Question: Are electronic logging devices (ELDs) required to be interoperable?
Guidance: No, the ELD ruler does not require interoperability—one device does not need to have the capability to transfer...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q032(2022-03-10)
Question: Can a driver have more than one user account?
Guidance: No, an electronic logging device (ELD) must not allow creation of more than one driver account associated with a driver’s license for a...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q031(2022-03-10)
Question: Are motor carriers that meet the agricultural exemption defined in 49 CFR 395.1(k) or the covered farm vehicle § 395.1(s) subject to the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule?
Guidance: The ELD...
NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on October 31, 2023.
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q030(2022-03-10)-CORR1
Question: May a motor carrier seeking to extend the period of time permitted for...