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What is the resolution process if the FMCSA data transfer mechanism incorrectly rejects a data file during an electronic data transfer?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ83, issued on September 1, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ83(2022-03-10)

Question: What is the resolution process if the...

Section 4.9.1 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A states than an electronic logging device (ELD) must support either telematics or local transfer for data transfer. Can an ELD offer web services and USB transfer?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ77, issued on September 1, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ77(2022-03-10)

Question: Section 4.9.1 of 49 CFR part 395,...

Is the display required to be handed to the inspector outside of the vehicle?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ57, issued on September 1, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ57(2022-03-10)

Question: Is the display...

Does the size requirement for print display listed in section 4.8.1.3(c)(1) of 49 CFR part 395 subpart B Appendix A also apply to the on-screen display?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ56, issued on September 1, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ56(2022-03-10)

Question: Does the size requirement for print...

What procedure should be followed if an electronic logging device (ELD) is replaced or reset?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ56, issued on March 5, 2018, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ56(2022-03-10)

Question: What...

Can a user edit or change automatically recorded driving time that has been recorded by an electronic logging device (ELD) to non-driving time?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on July 31, 2023, and is no longer in effect. Please see revised guidance FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ51(2023-07-31).

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ51(2022-03-10)

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Are Canada- and Mexico-domiciled drivers required to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) when they are operating in the United States (U.S)?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ23, issued on November 2, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ23(2022-03-10)

Question: Are Canada- and Mexico-domiciled drivers required...

If a driver is permitted to use a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for personal reasons, how must the driving time be recorded?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ62, issued on April 3, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ62(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver is permitted to use a...

To ensure that the list of self-certified electronic logging devices (ELDs) is current, ELD providers must notify FMCSA of any major changes to their device. What constitutes a major change to an ELD?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ87, issued on September 1, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q082(2022-03-10)

Question: To ensure that the list of...

If the vehicle does not track engine hours, can the record begin with “0”?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q060(2022-03-10)

Question: If the vehicle does not track engine hours, can the record begin with “0”?

Guidance: If it is not possible to obtain the engine hours from the electronic control module...

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