Is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to offer an exempt driver account?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q025(2022-03-10)

Question: Is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to offer an exempt driver account?

Guidance: There is no separate exempt driver account; rather, the ELD must allow for a driver account to be...

Can a carrier make edits to a driver’s record of duty status (RODS)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q066(2022-03-10)

Question: Can a carrier make edits to a driver’s record of duty status (RODS)?

Guidance: The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule allows for carriers, using the support personnel account, to propose...

If a driver makes an error, can that record be deleted?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q065(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver makes an error, can that record be deleted?

Guidance: Deleting records is not permitted. To correct errors, drivers must be able to edit, enter missing information into, and...

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. 

For example...

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...

How should an electronic logging device (ELD) respond to battery issues, such as an ELD battery dying due to high temperatures or when charge power runs out?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q062(2022-03-10)

Question: How should an electronic logging device (ELD) respond to battery issues, such as an ELD battery dying due to high temperatures or when charge power runs out?

Guidance:...

Would server-based events (e.g., edits and assignment of unassigned events) generate a different sequence ID than that generated by the electronic logging device (ELD)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q061(2022-03-10)

Question: Would server-based events (e.g., edits and assignment of unassigned events) generate a different sequence ID than that generated by the electronic logging device (ELD)?

Guidance: The sequence...

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,...

Are drivers required to annotate an adverse driving condition they encountered on their electronic logging device (ELD)?

Frequently Asked Questions Relating to 2020 Changes to Hours of Service Regulations

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Q: Are drivers required to annotate an adverse driving condition they encountered on their electronic logging device (ELD)?

A: Yes. A driver is required to annotate the...