If you are a carrier, see the ELD Checklist for Carriers.
Suggested Driver Actions | Deadline/When to Take Action | Details/More Information |
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Know if you are subject to the ELD Rule | Now: prepare for the 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 an ELD in your vehicle | Before Dec. 18, 2017: drivers can use ELDs voluntarily (or as required by operators) – or continue using paper logs, devices installed with logging software and applications, or AOBRDs Dec. 18, 2017 – Dec. 16, 2019, drivers must use ELDs unless they use AOBRDs installed before Dec. 18, 2017 After Dec. 16, 2019 – all drivers must use ELDs | Get more details on ELD Rule implementation at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/implementation-timeline |
Understand how you are protected from harassment and coercion, and how to file a complaint | All drivers are already protected from coercion, and harassment protection takes effect as soon as you begin using an ELD | It is harassment if a carrier uses ELD data, or information available through connected technology, to pressure a driver to do something that the carrier knew, or should have known, would result in an HOS violation or to drive when ill or fatigued. Learn more at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/harassment-protection Coercion is not limited to using ELD data to pressure a driver; it can also involve actions by carriers, shippers, brokers, and others. Learn more at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/coercion A driver must report harassment or coercion within 90 days to the National Consumer Complaint Database at http://nccdb.fmcsa.dot/gov or with the FMCSA Division Administrator for the State where the driver is employed (http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/field-offices) |
Learn to use your ELD Complete user training provided by your company and/or the ELD vendor Read the ELD user’s guide and other documents | Prior to beginning to use an ELD, and in compliance with the implementation deadline that applies to you | Know how to:
Get an overview of ELD operations at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/using-elds There is additional information in the ELD FAQs: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/faqs |
Keep ELD user instructions/manual and supplies in your vehicle | If you use ELDs before Dec. 18, 2017, keeping user instructions in the vehicle is recommended Documentation is mandatory beginning Dec. 18, 2017 | Mandatory Items are:
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Submit supporting documents | Continuous | Submit all supporting documents generated during a regular course of business to the carrier within 13 days of the document(s) being generated Get more information at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/eld-supporting-documents-phase-2 |
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.