ELD Technical Specifications FAQs

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-ELD-Technical-Specifications-FAQs(2018-04-09), issued on April 9, 2018, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-ELD-Technical-Specifications-FAQs(2022-03-10)

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ELD Functions FAQs

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-ELD-Functions-FAQs(2018-04-09), issued on April 9, 2018, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-ELD-Functions-FAQs(2022-03-10)

ELD Functions FAQs...

ELD Malfunctions and Data Diagnostic Events FAQs

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-ELD-Malfunctions-Data-Diagnostics-FAQs (2018-04-09), issued on April 9, 2018, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.  It also reflects minor correction(s) (e.g., for grammar, typographical errors, or consistency) made on October 31, 2023.

ELD Data Transfer FAQs

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-ELD-Data-Transfer-FAQs(2018-04-09), issued on April 9, 2018, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-ELD-Data-Transfer-FAQs(2022-03-10)

ELD Data Transfer FAQs...

ELD Registration and Certification FAQs

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-ELD-395-Registration-and-Certification-FAQs(2018-04-09), issued on April 9, 2018, and rescinded on March 10, 2022. 

FMCSA-ELD-Registration-and-Certification-FAQs(2022-03-10)

If a Canada/Mexico-domiciled company with a terminal in the United States dispatches a driver from one of its Canada/Mexico locations to move a vehicle to its U.S. terminal for use in the U.S., is the vehicle move considered a drive-away/tow-away ...

NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009, issued on March 5, 2018, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.

FMCSA-BOR-HOS-ELD-395-FAQ009(2022-03-10)

Question: If a Canada/Mexico-...

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NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ83, issued on September 1, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.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NOTE:  This guidance revises FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ77, issued on September 1, 2017, and rescinded on March 10, 2022.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,...

During an investigation, how should the header section reflect electronic logging device (ELD) data?

FMCSA-HOS-ELD-TECH-395-FAQ73(2022-03-10)

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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...