ELD FAQ 61: 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

Question:

Will ELD providers have access to the eRODS view of the extracted ELD data?

Guidance:...

Determination of DOT Agency Random Testing Pool: When an employee is subject to the alcohol and controlled substance testing rules of more than one DOT agency (e.g., PHMSA & FMCSA), how is it determined which DOT agency’s random testing rate applies to th

Guidance on how to manage dual-agency covered employees.

Determination of DOT Agency Random Testing Pool: When an employee is subject to the alcohol and controlled substance testing rules of more than one DOT agency (e.g., PHMSA & FMCSA), how is it determined which DOT...

Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q1

 Medical Qualification FAQ – Waivers – Q1

Description: DO CANADIAN DRIVERS WITH LIMB IMPAIRMENTS REQUIRE WAIVER TO OPERATE IN US

FAQ1: Will Canadian drivers with limb impairments be required to obtain a waiver from FMCSA...

ELD FAQ 60: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications

ELD guidance

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

Question:

In the ELD header, should miles driven reflect miles in the current CMV or all CMVs that the driver has operated on the displayed date?...

Alternate Drivers and Random Testing: Can an alternate driver be selected for a DOT random test if the driver originally selected is not able to be tested during the selection period?

Provides guidance in the use of alternates to comply with the random testing selections.

Alternate Drivers and Random Testing: Can an alternate driver be selected for a DOT random test if the driver originally selected is not able to be tested during the selection period...

Section 4.8.1.3 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A indicates that location needs to be displayed for login/logout events. However, section 4.5.1.5 lists required data elements for login/logout events and does not indicate that latitude and...

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

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Question: Section 4.8.1.3 of 49 CFR part...

Medical Qualification FAQ – Insulin Treated Diabetes Mellitus

FAQ1: Are U.S. or Canadian licensed CMV drivers permitted to operate cross-border in a CMV if they have been medically qualified with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus?

 A1: Yes.  On September 24, 2019, the medical reciprocity agreement between the U.S. and Canada was amended...

Return-to-duty/Pre-employment Testing: What type of DOT tests must an employer provide in order to hire a driver who has completed the referral and evaluation process with a SAP, but still needs a return-to-duty test before the driver may perform a safety

Guidance on conducting a single DOT test to satisfy both the requirements for a return-to-duty and preemployment test.

Return-to-duty/Pre-employment Testing: What type of DOT tests must an employer provide in order to hire a driver who has completed the referral and...

Can the driver’s license information be omitted or redacted from the printed logs?

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

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Question: Can the driver’s...

The Custody and Control Form for a pre-employment DOT test mistakenly indicated that the test was conducted pursuant to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) authority. The form should have indicated that the employee was a CDL-driver, being tested

Guidance on whether identifying the wrong DOT mode on the Custody and Control Form for a pre-employment test would result in the test being cancelled and recollection required.

Question: The Custody and Control Form for a pre-employment DOT test mistakenly indicated that the test was...