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

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q029(2022-03-10)

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

Guidance: Yes, the rule does allow for the use of a mobile device (commonly called a portable or handheld...

Are Canada- and Mexico-domiciled motor carriers permitted to use automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRDS)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q028(2022-03-10)

Question: Are Canada- and Mexico-domiciled motor carriers permitted to use automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRDS)?

Guidance: Canada and Mexico-domiciled motor carriers that are not subject to 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 driver select exempt driver status?

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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...

May electronic logging device (device (ELD) providers configure the ELD to identify potential hours of service violations?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q023(2022-03-10)

Question: May electronic logging device (ELD) providers configure the ELD to identify potential hours of service violations?

Guidance: The minimum functional specification requirements in the ELD rule do...

Can an electronic logging device (ELD) allow for a user to switch between ELD mode and automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD) mode?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q022(2022-03-10)

Question: Can an electronic logging device (ELD) allow for a user to switch between ELD mode and automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD) mode?

Guidance: No. A provider may provide an AOBRD for drivers...

In section 4.4.2 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, the rule requires that “geo-location information must be derived from a database that contains all cities, towns, and villages with a population of 5,000 or greater and listed in ANSI INCITS...

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 23, 2022.

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Question: In section 4.4.2 of 49 CFR part 395,...

Who is exempt from the ELD rule?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded as unnecessary on March 10, 2022, because the information contained therein was readily available in 49 CFR Part 395, Subpart B.

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