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...

What must a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver do if an ELD malfunction prevents presenting HOS to a safety official at roadside by electronic data transfer, display screen or printout?

Cross Border Transportation ELDs

FAQ004:  What must a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver do if an ELD malfunction prevents presenting HOS to a safety official at roadside by electronic data transfer, display screen or printout?

Answer:  If an...

What happens if cellular network limitations prevent an ELD from transferring data during a U.S. roadside inspection for a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver?

Cross Border Transportation ELDs

FAQ001:  What happens if cellular network limitations prevent an ELD from transferring data during a U.S. roadside inspection for a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver?

 Answer:  If there are...

Will a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver be required to use ELDs if they conduct drive-away/tow-away operations in the U.S. and the vehicle being driven is the commodity being delivered?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded as unnecessary on March 10, 2022, because the information contained therein was readily available in existing guidance. See FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ23.

FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ008

Cross...

If a Canada/Mexico domiciled company with a terminal in the United States dispatches a driver from one of its Canada/Mexico location to move a vehicle to its U.S. terminal for use in the U.S., is the vehicle move considered a driveaway/towaway operation?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009(2022-03-10).

FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009

Is a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver, who is exempt under the 100 air-mile radius exception, still exempt from using an ELD when entering the United States more than 8 times in a 30-day period?

Cross Border Transportation ELDs

FAQ010:  Is a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s driver, who is exempt under the 100 air-mile radius exception, still exempt from using an ELD when entering the United States more than 8 times in a 30-day period?

Answer:

If a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s vehicle registration for a CMV reflects a model year of 2000 or newer, but the engine plate or documentation from the manufacturer indicates that the engine is older than model year 2000, is the CMV exempt from

Cross Border Transportation ELDs

FAQ011:  If a Canada/Mexico domiciled motor carrier’s vehicle registration for a CMV reflects a model year of 2000 or newer, but the engine plate or documentation from the manufacturer indicates that the engine is older than model year 2000, is...

Is your ELD listing up-to-date?

Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service - Provider Updates

Is your ELD listing up-to-date?

Motor carriers and safety officials rely on the information you are required to provide about your device. Make sure you keep this information updated with...

ELD FAQ 71: ELDs Canada & Mexico FAQ – Technical Specifications – Q3

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded as unnecessary on March 10, 2022, because the information contained therein was readily available in existing guidance. See FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ23.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ71

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