Section 4.8.1.2 of 49 CFR part 395 subpart B, Appendix A requires that an electronic logging device (ELD) without a printer be designed so that “the display may be reasonably viewed by an authorized safety official without entering the commercial motor...

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-FAQ55(2017-09-01)-CORR1

Question: Section 4.8.1.2 of 49 CFR...

Self-Admission of Alcohol Abuse Off-duty: A driver self admits to a company official they are abusing alcohol off-duty only. Is this a violation of part 382, and does this trigger a DOT SAP evaluation?

Guidance on the consequences of a driver’s the self-admission of off-duty alcohol abuse.

Self-Admission of Alcohol Abuse Off-duty: A driver self admits to a company official they are abusing alcohol off-duty only. Is this a violation of part 382, and does this trigger a...

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NOTE: This guidance was rescinded as unnecessary on March 10, 2022, because the information contained therein was readily available in existing guidance.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

Frequently...

Self-Admission: A driver admits to a company official that they have used a controlled substance, as defined in the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA-5) for a 5 panel DOT drug test; however, the self-admission either does not meet the criteria under

Guidance on employee admissions

Self-Admission: A driver admits to a company official that they have used a controlled substance, as defined in the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA-5) for a 5 panel DOT drug test; however, the self-admission either does not meet the...

Can a Canada/Mexico-domiciled motor carrier’s driver use a portable ELD unit, smartphone, or other wireless device as an ELD when operating in the United States (U.S.)?

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-FAQ74(2018-03-05)-CORR1

Question: Can a Canada/Mexico-domiciled...

Actual Knowledge – traffic citation: Would a document, other than a traffic citation, charging an employee-driver with operating a CMV while under the influence of drugs or alcohol provide a sufficient basis for the employer’s actual knowledge, as defined

Guidance on what charging documents provide a sufficient basis for the employer’s actual knowledge.

Actual Knowledge – traffic citation: Would a document, other than a traffic citation, charging an employee-driver with operating a CMV while under the influence of drugs or...

Can a Canada/Mexico-domiciled motor carrier’s driver manually enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) for the power unit if the ELD is unable to automatically retrieve the VIN from the engine?

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-FAQ73(2018-03-05)-CORR1

Question: Can a Canada/Mexico-...

Actual Knowledge: What is “actual knowledge” as used in 49 CFR part 382, subpart B?

Guidance on what constitutes actual knowledge.

Actual Knowledge: What is “actual knowledge” as used in 49 CFR part 382, subpart B? 

“Actual knowledge” is defined in §382.107 and means actual knowledge by an employer that a driver has used alcohol...

ELD FAQ 72: Canada & Mexico FAQ – Canada- US – Q2

Q2:  If a Canada domiciled driver operates in the U.S., will the ELD need to display accumulated vehicle miles and total vehicle miles in units of whole miles? 

 A2:  Yes. When operating in the United States, under 49 CFR Appendix A, Section 7.43, a driver must use...

My company received a communication entitled, “Urgent Compliance Notice” which states that our company is not in compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol training requirements and will be subject to civil penalties up to $10,000, if our supervisors do not ...

Guidance to companies receiving solicitations from companies providing DOT drug and alcohol testing services.

My company received a communication entitled, “Urgent Compliance Notice” which states that our company is not in compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol training...