Is the ELD required to automatically change duty status from Sleeper Berth to Driving upon sensing movement?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q076(2022-03-10)

Question: Is the ELD required to automatically change duty status from Sleeper Berth to Driving upon sensing movement?

Guidance: The ELD is required to automatically change a driver’s duty status to...

When creating an electronic logging device (ELD) file as specified in sections 4.9 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, which records should be included?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q075(2022-03-10)

Question: When creating an electronic logging device (ELD) file as specified in sections 4.9 of 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A, which records should be included?

Guidance: Section 4.9.1 of...

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 Hours?

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...

Can a carrier set parameters for yard moves via the technical specifications?

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...

Is there a requirement to indicate odometer or positioning at the beginning and end of a Yard Move category?

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...

What is the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) power unit number?

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. ...

How can yard moves be reflected on the electronic logging device (ELD)?

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...

When is the electronic logging device (ELD) required to automatically change the driver’s duty status to Driving?

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...

In 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A Table 6, Event Type 3, it lists “Driver indication for PC, YM, and WT cleared.” What does WT refer to?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q068(2022-03-10)

Question: In 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, Appendix A Table 6, Event Type 3, it lists “Driver indication for PC, YM, and WT cleared.” What does WT refer to?

Guidance: “WT” refers to “waiting time.” This...

When an event is recorded by an electronic logging device (ELD) component not connected to a powered-on power unit, is the information pertaining to the power unit required?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q067(2022-03-10)

Question: When an event is recorded by an electronic logging device (ELD) component not connected to a powered-on power unit, is the information pertaining to the power unit required?

Guidance: If the...