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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 Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications
Question 85: What is the purpose of the authentication value?The purpose of the field is to confirm that a specific file came from...
ELD Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions: Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service – Technical Specifications
Question 84: Is the data submission and test certification a one‐time effort?After the initial self-certification, providers...
NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 10, 2022, and is no longer in effect.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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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...
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-FAQ81(2017-09-01)-CORR1
Question: What if there is no internet...
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-FAQ80(2017-09-01)-CORR1
Question: Is the electronic...
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-FAQ79(2017-09-01)-CORR1
Question: Why is there a reference to the...
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-FAQ78(2017-09-01)-CORR1
Question: For...
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-FAQ75(2017-09-01)-CORR1
Question: For ELD Event Annotations or Comments records...