Mandatory ELD Compliance Regulations
This information covers key regulations related to Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) for the transportation industry, including adoption timelines, data elements required, and driver account management. The content outlines specifics on ELD use, technical standards, exceptions, and data capture protocols mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
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Thomas Bray Senior Editor, Transportation Management J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Elise Chianelli Product Manager Safety & Compliance PeopleNet Fred Fakkema Vice President, Compliance Zonar
Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published to Federal Register on 3/28/2014 Rule addresses: ELD Use ELD Technical Standards Retention of Supporting Documents Carrier is responsible for ensuring ELD has been registered with FMCSA
AOBRD valid 4 years after effective date All vehicles required to adopt ELD within 2 years of final rule Only exceptions are 100 and 150 air-mile drivers that had to complete a log 8 days (or less) out of last 30 days No exceptions for: Leased or rented vehicles Driveaway Non-trucking motor carriers Older or non-CDL vehicles Leased or rented vehicles Driveaway/ /towaway towaway drivers drivers
Data elements include: Date and time Location 1 mile while on duty 10 miles during personal use Driver logged in Engine hours and vehicle mileage Vehicle identification Authorized carrier identification Engine, Speed & Distance must be captured by vehicle
Must capture data elements At startup and shutdown At each change of duty status Once per hour when vehicle is operating At start and end of personal use or yard time FMCSA is requesting info on how to handle older vehicles rather than requiring an alternate connection
Same as Current Requirements and: Driver s First and Last Name ELD username Total Engine Hours Show Miles for each Driving period ELD Malfunction Status Data Diagnostic Status Indicator for the Authenticated Driver
All Drivers and Support Personnel must have unique user name and password associated with their account Driver account must include driver s license information to provide unique ID Driver must not have Administrative rights
ELD must include unassigned driver account All unassigned driving time must be assigned or accounted for Could create a problem for carriers that use a leasing company that moves units around for them
Driver must certify log within 24 hours Cannot submit until last activity for the day is complete Back office support edits must all be approved by driver All annotations, comments, and changes must be retained, along with original Driver direct access to 6 months logs
Driving time automatically calculated Driver must have ability to add/update Annotations CMV number Trailer numbers Shipment Information Output Comment, as requested by enforcement Driver entries to be made when vehicle is stopped Driver must notify carrier within 24 hours of system failure Portable ELDs must be fixed mounted during operation
ELD prompts Driver to Login if vehicle moves with no driver Device requires alert if vehicle stops moving for 5 minutes Defaults to On Duty if no driver entry within 1 min Other automatic duty status settings are prohibited Driver must add Location if no position fix at duty change Driver does NOT have to be prompted when approaching hours limit System must have mute to be used when driver is in the sleeper
Must be capable of producing Graph Grid at Roadside or Print One step process for Data Transfer Authorized Official selects method of transfer
At least One Primary Method: Web Services Bluetooth Email Two Backup Methods USB (all devices must support) Scannable QR Code Transjet Transfer
Standardized data output format System can use any type of data, but output must be standard May provide a value-add option for vehicle providers Carrier provide data to Auditors and Drivers upon request Carrier to maintain a backup copy
Five Categories: Origin & Destination (BOLs) Dispatch & Trip Sheets Expense Receipts Mobile Communication Payroll Required Data Elements: Driver Name Date Time Location
Max of 10 records in 24 Hour Period Drivers must submit to Carrier within 8 days Drivers must produce at Roadside