ELD FAQ 91: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

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

If you are creating an application (app) to be used on a smartphone or tablet, do you have to verify and list all the devices that the app works on?

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-FAQ90(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: If you are creating...

Must a provider self-certify electronic logging device (ELD) software and compatible devices, i.e., smartphone, tablet?

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-FAQ89(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Must a provider self-certify electronic logging device (ELD)...

Will electronic logging device (ELD) providers be able to provide an updated public key in the event of a security breach?

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-FAQ88(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Will electronic...

ELD FAQ87: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-ELD-395-Q082(2022-03-10).

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ87

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Can the required electronic logging device (ELD) user manual be in digital format?

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-FAQ86(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Can the required electronic...

ELD FAQ 85: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

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

The purpose of the field is to confirm that a specific file came from...

ELD FAQ 84: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

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

After the initial self-certification, providers...

ELD FAQ 83:Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ83(2022-03-10).

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ83

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Can an electronic logging device (ELD) connect to the electronic control module (ECM) in a manner that relies on internet, Bluetooth® or another method of connectivity?

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-FAQ82(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Can an electronic logging device (ELD) connect to the...