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NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ62, issued on April 3, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.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

If a driver forgets to indicate the start of Personal Conveyance (PC) or Yard Moves (YM), can they later edit that automatically generated driving event to PC (Off Duty) or YM (On Duty Not Driving)?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q081(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver forgets to indicate the start of Personal Conveyance (PC) or Yard Moves (YM), can they later edit that automatically generated driving event to PC (Off Duty) or YM (On Duty Not Driving)?...

In an electronic logging device (ELD) with multiple components, which component must generate the event identifier sequence number?

NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on July 31, 2023, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-ELD-395-Q080(2023-07-31).

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q080(2022-03-10)

Question: In an electronic logging device (ELD) with...

If a driver sets the duty status to On-Duty Not Driving and indicates a yard move, does the driver’s duty status have to remain On-Duty Not Driving until the driver manually indicates the end of that driving status?

FMCSA-ELD-395-Q077(2022-03-10)

Question: If a driver sets the duty status to On-Duty Not Driving and indicates a yard move, does the driver’s duty status have to remain On-Duty Not Driving until the driver manually indicates the end of that...

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...

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...

Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule require real-time tracking of commercial motor vehicle (CMVs) with ELDs?

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

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ65(2017-04-06)-CORR1

Question: Does the Electronic Logging Device...