Questions and Answers

Certification of Vehicle Inspectors, Safety Auditors and Safety Investigators

This document updates the operational procedures for certification of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) employees and non-FMCSA employees. This includes inspectors, investigators, and auditors who are...

Review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Automated Commercial Vehicles

This report comprises a review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) as they may apply to automated commercial vehicles.

Cross Border Transportation FAQs

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Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD)

Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD)

ELD Manufacturer Compliance

Q1. As an electronic logging device (ELD) manufacturer, how can I make sure that my product is compliant?A1. You should review the technical specifications included in the final rule, along with the FMCSA’s compliance test procedures. You are required to self-certify your device, stating that it...

ELD Technical Specifications

ELD Technical Specifications

ELD Specialty Operations FAQs

Specialty Operations

Differences between AOBRDs and ELDs - Table comparing the technical specifications in the AOBRD rule (§ 395.15) and the ELD rule.

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

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What are the differences in the technical specifications in the 1988 automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD) Rule (49 CFR 395.15) and the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.

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Differences between AOBRDs and Logging Software Programs

Q1. What are...