If a multi-function portable device is used for the front end of the electronic logging device (ELD) (i.e., user may be in a global positioning system [GPS] application and need to switch back to the ELD application), does this count as a click in the...

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ67(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: If a multi-function portable...

Would it be acceptable for the data transfer to be initiated by the electronic logging device (ELD) but relayed through and communicated to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Service from the provider’s backend?

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ66(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Would it be acceptable for the data transfer...

What information should be displayed on the header for co-driver operations?

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ65(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: What information should be displayed on the header for co-...

What information must be displayed on the electronic logging device (ELD) or provided on the ELD printout?

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ64(2017-11-07)-CORR1

Question: What information must be displayed...

ELD FAQ 74: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

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Is it permitted to leave certain fields blank (e.g., sequence id, record origin) for records that were originally obtained from an AOBRD (e.g., operating in a...

When a driver makes an edit, should the original record be visible in the print or display option?

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ62(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: When a driver makes an edit,...

ELD FAQ 61: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

ELD guidance

Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

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Will ELD providers have access to the eRODS view of the extracted ELD data?

Guidance:...

ELD FAQ 60: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

ELD guidance

Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

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In the ELD header, should miles driven reflect miles in the current CMV or all CMVs that the driver has operated on the displayed date?...

Section 4.8.1.3 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A indicates that location needs to be displayed for login/logout events. However, section 4.5.1.5 lists required data elements for login/logout events and does not indicate that latitude and...

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ59(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Section 4.8.1.3 of 49 CFR part...

Can the driver’s license information be omitted or redacted from the printed logs?

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ58(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Can the driver’s...