If you are a driver, visit the ELD Checklist for Drivers.
Suggested Carrier Actions | Deadline/When to Take Action | Details/More Information |
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Understand key ELD rule requirements affecting carriers and drivers | Now, to prepare for the transition to ELDs | Access FMCSA webinars: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/training-and-events Get more information online: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/drivers-and-carriers |
Identify and understand exemptions that may apply to your drivers and operation | Now, to prepare for ELD transition | The ELD Rule applies to most motor carriers and drivers who are currently required to maintain records of duty status (RODS). Learn more and see exemptions at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/drivers-and-carriers If you are exempt from using ELDS, keep proper documentation to support your exemption |
Understand when you must use ELDs in your fleet | Before Dec. 18, 2017: operators can use ELDs voluntarily – or continue using paper logs, devices installed with logging software and applications, or AOBRDs Dec. 18, 2017 – Dec. 16, 2019, carriers must use ELDs unless they use AOBRDs installed before Dec. 18, 2017 After Dec. 16, 2019 – all carriers must use ELDs | Get more information on ELD Rule implementation at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/implementation-timeline |
Develop an ELD implementation plan and timeline to ensure compliance | Now, to prepare for ELD transition | |
Evaluate and select ELDs | Prior to December 18, 2017 | Be aware that ELDs must be certified by the manufacturer as compliant and listed on FMCSA’s website: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/equipment-registration |
Develop tailored ELD processes and guidance for drivers and administrative staff | Well in advance of the ELD implementation deadline that applies to you | Create or adopt best practices:
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Develop training tailored for compliance managers, drivers, administrative personnel, and other ELD users | Well in advance of the ELD implementation deadline that applies to you | Include:
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Install & test ELDs, establish user accounts | Well in advance of the ELD implementation deadline that applies to you | Create Accounts:
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Conduct training | Prior to the ELD implementation deadline that applies to you, and on an ongoing basis | Provide:
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Ensure drivers have required user documentation in vehicles | If you use ELDs before Dec. 18, 2017, keeping documentation in the vehicle is recommended Having documentation in vehicles is mandatory beginning Dec. 18, 2017 | Mandatory Items are:
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Retain required supporting documents | Continuous |
Get more information at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/eld-supporting-documents-phase-2 |
Retain ELD data and backup data on separate systems | Mandatory beginning Dec 18, 2017 |
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Understand harassment and the penalties for it | Harassment protection takes effect as soon as you begin using ELDs |
Learn more at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/harassment-protection |
NOTE: AOBRD requirements (49 CFR 395) are the same as prior to the ELD rule, but all AOBRD users are subject to the new supporting document requirements in the ELD Rule starting on the compliance date.
All paper log users are also subject to the new supporting document requirements in the ELD Rule starting on the compliance date.