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Trucking and Motorcoaches

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ELD Checklist for Carriers

     

If you are a driver, visit the ELD Checklist for Drivers.

Also, see Tips for Choosing a Compliant ELD.

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Carrier Actions

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Equipment Registration

     

Visit the new ELD Providers landing page

Register for an account and log into the ELD Provider Portal to register your device or manage your device listing.

Enforcement Partners

     

Visit the new Enforcement Partners landing pageView the list of registered, self-certified ELDsAccess guidance about the ELD rule and related policiesWatch the ELD training video on data transfer via web services and USBLog into the ELD Field Resource Center to access...

ELD Manufacturers

     

Visit the new ELD Providers landing pageRegister for an ELD Provider account and log into the ELD Provider PortalAccess information and materials needed to develop and test your ELD in the ELD Provider PortalRun your test ELD files through the FMCSA File ValidatorRead...

ELD Checklist for Drivers

     

If you are a carrier, see the ELD Checklist for Carriers.

Also, see Tips for Choosing a Compliant ELD.

Suggested

Driver Actions

Deadline/When to Take Action

Details/More...

Harassment Protection

     

The ELD Rule defines harassment very specifically:

Action by a motor carrier toward a driver (whether an employee or a contractor) that the carrier knew or should have known would result in an HOS violation in 49 CFR 395 or 49 CFR 392.3. 

Harassment...

Using ELDs

     

Logging In

A driver must have only one driver account with a carrier, with a unique identification number and password.

An owner/operator must have a single account as a driver, and a separate account for administrative functions (setting up user...

Drivers and Carriers

     

Visit the new Drivers and Motor Carriers landing page View the list of registered, self-certified ELDs Read quick tips on selecting a compliant ELD Understand some of the differences between ELDs and AOBRDs Download the driver visor card: "Using ELDs...

Implementation Timeline

     

The ELD rule is being implemented in three phases:

Download the ELD Implementation Timeline