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FMCSA-ELD-395-Q074(2022-03-10
Question: In the ELD header, should miles driven reflect miles in the current commercial motor vehicle (CMV) or all CMVs that the driver has operated on the displayed date? What about Start End Odometer and Engine...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q035(2022-03-10)
Question: Can the partial vehicle identification number (VIN) value obtained from the controller area network bus be used for reporting?
Guidance: Partial VIN is not permitted. If the VIN cannot be fully...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q073(2022-03-10)
Question: Can a carrier set parameters for yard moves via the technical specifications?
Guidance: Yes, while the yard move status must be selected by the driver, the electronic logging device (ELD) may...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q033(2022-03-10)
Question: Are electronic logging devices (ELDs) required to be interoperable?
Guidance: No, the ELD ruler does not require interoperability—one device does not need to have the capability to transfer...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q072(2022-03-10)
Question: Is there a requirement to indicate odometer or positioning at the beginning and end of a Yard Move category?
Guidance: The position, engine hours, and vehicle miles should be recorded when the...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q071(2022-03-10)
Question: What is the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) power unit number?
Guidance: The power unit number is the identifier the motor carrier uses to identify the power unit. ...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q070(2022-03-10)
Question: How can yard moves be reflected on the electronic logging device (ELD)?
Guidance: The ELD must provide an option to preconfigure drivers’ accounts with yard moves. Should the motor carrier opt...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q032(2022-03-10)
Question: Can a driver have more than one user account?
Guidance: No, an electronic logging device (ELD) must not allow creation of more than one driver account associated with a driver’s license for a...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q069(2022-03-10)
Question: When is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to automatically change the driver’s duty status to Driving?
Guidance: The “Driving” duty status must be automatically recorded by the ELD...
FMCSA-ELD-395-Q031(2022-03-10)
Question: Are motor carriers that meet the agricultural exemption defined in 49 CFR 395.1(k) or the covered farm vehicle § 395.1(s) subject to the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule?
Guidance: The ELD...