Can a driver select exempt driver status?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q024(2022-03-10)

Question: Can a driver select exempt driver status?

Guidance: No. A driver cannot change their status to exempt, this account setting must be configured by the motor carrier. 

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Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule require that the driver have editing capabilities?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q064(2022-03-10)

Question: Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule require that the driver have editing capabilities?

Guidance: Yes, the ELD must allow the driver to review, edit, and annotate their ELD records to...

How will FMCSA ensure that the electronic logging device (ELD) data is transferred securely?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q063(2022-03-10) 

Question: How will FMCSA ensure that the electronic logging device (ELD) data is transferred securely?

Guidance: During data transfers, 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A requires additional...

May electronic logging device (device (ELD) providers configure the ELD to identify potential hours of service violations?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q023(2022-03-10)

Question: May electronic logging device (ELD) providers configure the ELD to identify potential hours of service violations?

Guidance: The minimum functional specification requirements in the ELD rule do...

Can an electronic logging device (ELD) allow for a user to switch between ELD mode and automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD) mode?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q022(2022-03-10)

Question: Can an electronic logging device (ELD) allow for a user to switch between ELD mode and automatic onboard recording device (AOBRD) mode?

Guidance: No. A provider may provide an AOBRD for drivers...

In section 4.4.2 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, the rule requires that “geo-location information must be derived from a database that contains all cities, towns, and villages with a population of 5,000 or greater and listed in ANSI INCITS...

NOTE: This guidance reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on March 23, 2022.

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q021(2022-03-10)-CORR1

Question: In section 4.4.2 of 49 CFR part 395,...

How are motor carriers required to present records of duty status (RODS) from December 11-17, 2017? Will drivers be required to present their records of duty status on electronic logging devices (ELDs)?

ELD guidance

Frequently Asked Questions --Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service

Question 13: How are motor carriers required to present records of duty status (RODS) from December 11-17, 2017? Will drivers be required to present their records of duty...

Can a driver use a portable electronic logging device (ELD)?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded as unnecessary on March 10, 2022, because the information contained therein was readily available in existing guidance. See FMCSA-ELD-395-Q029(2022-03-10).

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q07

What electronic logging device (ELD) user documentation must be onboard a driver’s commercial motor vehicle?

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

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q04(2017-03-15)-CORR1

Question: What electronic logging device (ELD)...

Who must comply with the electronic logging device (ELD) rule?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded as unnecessary on March 10, 2022, because the information contained therein was readily available in 49 CFR Part 395, Subpart B.

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q03-RESCINDED

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