"An Electronic Logging Device (ELD or E-Log) is a piece of electronic hardware attached to a commercial motor vehicle engine to record driving hours."
Regulations that require certain CMVs to have electronic logging devices to track HOS.
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs): An electronic device that records a commercial driver's driving hours and duty status.
Hours of Service (HOS): Federal regulations that limit the amount of time a commercial driver can operate a vehicle to ensure drivers are safe and alert while driving.
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV): A motor vehicle used for business purposes that meets certain weight and size requirements.
FMCSA: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the government agency responsible for enforcing transportation safety regulations.
Mandate: A requirement that all commercial vehicles subject to HOS regulations must have an electronic logging device.
Compliance: A driver or motor carrier is required to follow all regulations set forth by the FMCSA.
Exemptions: Certain drivers may be exempt from ELD regulations, including those who operate vehicles that are exempt from HOS regulations.
Technical Specifications: The hardware and software requirements for an ELD device.
Driver Training: Regulations require that drivers receive training on how to use an ELD device.
ELD Data Transfer: The process by which ELD data is electronically transmitted to law enforcement officers or other authorized individuals.
Maintenance and Malfunction: The process for addressing both planned maintenance and malfunction issues of an ELD device.
Supporting Documents: The types of documentation that must be kept by drivers and motor carriers in addition to ELD records.
Enforcement: The methods by which law enforcement officials check and verify compliance with HOS and ELD regulations.
Carrier Responsibilities: The responsibilities of a motor carrier in terms of maintaining and ensuring the proper use of ELD devices.
Driver Responsibilities: The responsibilities of a driver in terms of operating and maintaining an ELD device.
ELD Malfunction Events: Events and their causes that cause ELD malfunctions and errors.
Self-Certification: A process which device manufacturers must follow to certify their ELD device for compliance with the ELD regulations.
Data Management: A system for managing driver status data recorded by an ELD device.
Privacy: Regulations concerning the privacy of ELD device data.
Telematics Integration: How ELD device data and interface with telematics data systems.
Manufacturers: Companies that produce ELD devices which dispose themselves in the market.
Implementation Strategies: Strategies towards addressing issues of implementing and investing in ELD devices.
International Regulations: Regulations and standards in international markets.
Future of ELDs: Recent technological advancements and advancements in legislation with respect to ELDs.
Plug-In ELDs: These are ELD devices that connect to the driver's smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. They use an app on the phone to display data.
Dedicated ELDs: Also called hard-wired ELDs, these devices are connected directly to the vehicle's engine control module (ECM). These usually also have a display and may come with additional features like navigation and messaging.
Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) ELDs: These usually come with a web-based dashboard and a mobile app. Drivers can use their own smartphones or tablets to connect to this app and access the data.
Telematics ELDs: These are ELDs that combine GPS, telematics, and ELD functionality in one device, providing a comprehensive solution for fleet management.
"The driving hours of commercial drivers (truck and bus drivers) are typically regulated by a set of rules known as the hours of service (HOS) in the United States and as drivers' working hours in Europe."
"An ELD monitors a vehicle’s engine to capture data on whether the engine is running, whether the vehicle is moving, distance driven, and duration of engine operation."
"Previously, paper logs or electronic on-board recorders (EOBR) were used for hours of service tracking."
"The Record of Duty Status (RoDS) definition within the ELD legislation provides a consistent format for enforcement personnel to review, so the ELD Mandate was created."
"The compliance date for the ELD mandate was December 18, 2017."
"Fleets already equipped with loggers or recorders had until December 2019 to ensure compliance with the published specifications."
"For instance, ELDs provide a standardized format and transfer process for roadside inspections, have more sophisticated location tracking, and enable drivers to accept or reject edits made to their driving logs – all of which are required under the ELD mandate."
"It became mandatory for fleets to transition from AOBRDs to ELDs."
"The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the Final Rule of the ELD mandate."
"Fleets used the Automatic On-Board Device (AOBRD), a much simpler version of the ELD device that did not provide fleets with many features."
"ELDs provide a standardized format and transfer process for roadside inspections, have more sophisticated location tracking, and enable drivers to accept or reject edits made to their driving logs – all of which are required under the ELD mandate."
"The Record of Duty Status (RoDS) definition within the ELD legislation provides a consistent format for enforcement personnel to review."
"The driving hours of commercial drivers (truck and bus drivers) are typically regulated by a set of rules known as the hours of service (HOS)."
"The Commercial Vehicle Driver Hours of Service Regulations vary in Canada and the United States."
"An ELD monitors a vehicle’s engine to capture data on whether the engine is running, whether the vehicle is moving, distance driven, and duration of engine operation."
"The purpose of capturing engine data using an ELD is to record driving hours."
"The purpose of the ELD Mandate is to provide a consistent format for enforcement personnel to review the driving logs of commercial drivers."
"While recorder logs improve the accuracy of the data, the lack of a consistent data format meant that the logs needed to be regenerated to an equivalent hardware ("paper") format for review and enforcement."
"ELD regulations were implemented in several phases with a compliance date of December 18, 2017."