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Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service --Exemptions
Question 17: Who is exempt from the ELD rule?
Guidance: Drivers who use the short-haul, timecard exceptions are not required to keep records of duty status (RODS) or use ELDs....
NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.
FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ008(2017-03-22)
Question: How long must a motor carrier retain...