No. Per FMCSA requirements, ELD location data shows the approximate distance to the nearest city or town with state — not a precise street address. For real-time precise location, GPS tracking is available separately.
Drivers and fleet managers often ask why ELD location data doesn't show a street address. The answer lies in what the FMCSA actually requires.
What FMCSA Requires
Federal regulations specify that ELD location data must record the distance and direction to the nearest city or town (with state) — not a precise GPS coordinate or street address. This applies to location captured at duty-status changes, engine power-on/off events, and every hour while driving.
Why Not Street-Level?
The ELD mandate was written with driver privacy in mind. Continuous, precise location tracking was deemed beyond what's needed for HOS compliance verification. The approximate location is sufficient to verify a driver was where their logs say they were.
What This Means for Inspections
During a roadside inspection, the inspector sees the approximate location entries in your log — not a live map of your route. This is fully compliant with FMCSA rules.
When You Need Precise Location
If your operation requires real-time street-level tracking — for customer ETAs, broker visibility requirements, or fleet management — GPS tracking is available as an add-on or included in the Enterprise plan. View GPS pricing.