An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) automatically records a driver's Hours of Service (HOS). Under FMCSA regulations, most commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who are required to maintain a Record of Duty Status (RODS) must use a certified ELD.
An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is a piece of technology that connects to a vehicle's engine control module (ECM) and automatically records driving time, engine hours, vehicle movement, miles driven, and location data.
Who Must Use an ELD
The FMCSA ELD mandate applies to most commercial motor vehicle drivers required to maintain Records of Duty Status (RODS), including interstate truck and bus drivers, most CDL holders operating CMVs in commerce, and drivers working for carriers subject to HOS rules.
Who Is Exempt
Drivers using paper RODS for no more than 8 days out of every 30-day period; drivers of vehicles manufactured before model year 2000; short-haul drivers operating within a 150 air-mile radius who return to their work reporting location each day; and driveaway-towaway drivers where the vehicle being driven is the commodity being transported.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Operating without a compliant ELD can result in fines and citations during roadside inspections, out-of-service orders that halt your operation, and a negative impact on your CSA score.
Route One ELD is FMCSA-registered and fully compliant, keeping you inspection-ready at all times. Compare ELD providers before choosing.