If a Canada/Mexico-domiciled company with a terminal in the United States dispatches a driver from one of its Canada/Mexico locations to move a vehicle to its U.S. terminal for use in the U.S., is the vehicle move considered a drive-away/tow-away ...

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009, issued on March 5, 2018, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009(2022-03-10)

Question: If a Canada/Mexico-...

If a driver sets the duty status to On-Duty Not Driving and indicates a yard move, does the driver’s duty status have to remain On-Duty Not Driving until the driver manually indicates the end of that driving status?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q077(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver sets the duty status to On-Duty Not Driving and indicates a yard move, does the driver’s duty status have to remain On-Duty Not Driving until the driver manually indicates the end of that...

When should a driver who has experienced an electronic logging device (ELD) malfunction switch to paper record of duty status (RODS)?

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...

Can the partial vehicle identification number (VIN) value obtained from the controller area network bus be used for reporting?

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...

What is the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) power unit number?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q071(2022-03-10)

Question: What is the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) power unit number?

Guidance: The power unit number is the identifier the motor carrier uses to identify the power unit. ...

May a motor carrier seeking to extend the period of time permitted for repair, replacement, or service of one or more electronic logging devices (ELDs) request an extension?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q030(2022-03-10)

Question: May a motor carrier seeking to extend the period of time permitted for repair, replacement, or service of one or more electronic logging devices (ELDs) request an extension?

Guidance: Yes. A...

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...

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...

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...