Mobile Carriers' Phase-Out Of 3G Networks May Require ELD Upgrade

(January 2022) - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule applies to motor carriers and drivers who are required to keep records of duty service (RODS). An ELD automatically records a driver's driving time and other aspects of the hours-of-service (HOS) records. The FMCSA's HOS rules restrict the number of hours that commercial drivers can drive. See 49 C.F.R. § 395. The regulations also require that commercial motor vehicles involved in interstate commerce and operated by a driver subject to HOS requirements be equipped with ELDs to ensure compliance with HOS rules. See 49 C.F.R. § 395.22-395.38. Manufacturers must self-certify that ELDs meet technical standards in the ELD rule and must register with the FMCSA. Motor carriers and drivers must choose only ELDs that are certified and registered on FMCSA's website, as other devices may not be compliant.