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Electronic Logging Devices

Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA denies ELD exemption | More in-state dyed-diesel relief
The agency shot down a request from the Federation of Professional Truckers for an exemption from the ELD requirements for members and other drivers. Also: Georgia, Texas issue fuel-related regs relief; 5 military vets named "Transition Trucking" finalists.
September 29, 2026
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Hours of Service
HOS, ELD costs: Weigh in | Cargo thieves sentenced after Philly-area heists
The two individuals previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal goods from interstate shipments on trucks around Philadelphia. Also: ATRI opens survey on costs, benefits of hours-of-service and ELD regs; I-70 "Operation Space Cadet" enforcement blitz yields citations, violations, arrests in construction zone.
September 16, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Secretary Duffy calls out ELD cheats for driving down rates
"We have these fraudsters who have come in and will work way more than they're allowed to in their hours of service. They're driving rates down," Duffy said, announcing a fraud crackdown.
September 2, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Revoked ELD maker reveals 'huge' demand for HOS-cheat devices
The team behind a recently revoked ELD revealed how vendors offer faulty systems that allow HOS cheating -- and the huge demand from motor carriers for the services.
August 11, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes 5 ELDs
FMCSA revokes a batch of ELDs as researchers flag widespread ELD cheating and "white labeling" of similar ELD products.
August 6, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA's Barrs, ICE grill 'illegal' drivers: Operation Highway Shield
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs personally took part in an enforcement blitz that led to immigrant detentions, arrests, and hundreds of OOS orders in Iowa, Indiana and Illinois.
August 5, 2026
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Regulations
ELD 'yard move' exemption for short runs? | 3K-plus Volvos recalled over steering
CCS Transportation wants drivers to be able to complete a 1.3-mile trip between company properties on public roads as "yard moves." Also: 3,800 Volvo trucks recalled; U.S. 15 becoming I-99 next week; new TA in Alabama adds 180 truck parking spaces.
July 20, 2026
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Truck-involved drug smuggling bust: Four arrests | ELD exemption denied
Florida officials observed drivers using tractor-trailers allegedly participating in a drug smuggling operation. Also: Texas flooding prompts emergency HOS relief; FMCSA denies non-profit's request for ELD, CDL exemptions.
July 17, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
ELD registry cleanup: 10 more devices revoked
Drivers and carriers using the revoked ELDs have 60 days to replace them with a complaint device. In the meantime, drivers should revert to paper logs or logging software.
July 9, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
'White label' ELD cheater network uncovered in NMFTA research
Owner-ops have long expressed fears about ELDs, data manipulation, and foreign influence. New research from NMFTA vindicates much of that and could lead to a serious crackdown on "chameleon" devices.
July 2, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Truckstaff ELD the latest on FMCSA's revocation list
FMCSA has now revoked 80 ELDs over the last 18 months. Also: Border officers seize $10 million of suspected meth from truck at Laredo border crossing; large fleet raising pay for drivers, leased operators.
June 23, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
New legislation takes a crack at ELD tampering
The bill would ban foreign-based entities from editing ELD records. Also: New Buc-ee's expected to bring backups to I-10; Wabash trailers recalled; latest Highway Angel.
June 22, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
How troopers tackle remote ELD manipulation, 'chameleon' operations
Or not. Recorded hits of the new ELD-tampering OOS violation show roughly half of all states issued fewer than 10, if any, in the first two months of enforcement. This talk with Tennessee trooper Chris Brooks during Roadcheck last month revealed a few tactics behind-the-curve troopers are learning.
June 16, 2026
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Hours of Service
Fertilizer haulers across 35 states get HOS, ELD relief
FMCSA issued a waiver through August for drivers and carriers transporting straight or blended fertilizer in 35 states "to address an urgent fertilizer supply shortfall." Also: Dolly Parton's first travel stop opening in Tennessee; new mobile truck service launches.
May 29, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Arizona logs 281 ELD-cheat OOS violations from just 115 driver inspections
Arizona inspectors are citing multiple out-of-service violations to individual drivers caught fabricating logs. Overdrive reports as states get wise to the new breed of ELD cheats.
May 27, 2026
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Regulations
Parking, predatory truck leasing, ELD certification: Highway bill advances
A marathon markup session concluded last night in the wee hours with the House transportation committee advancing the BUILD America 250 Act highway bill to the full House. Peek into a bevy of trucking provisions here.
May 22, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA pulls another dozen ELDs from registry
The 12 ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices list bring the agency's total to 79 since January 2025. Two ELDs revoked had ties to an alleged cheating scheme.
May 20, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Oregon DOT puts 283 ELD cheats out-of-service
Oregon DOT says it developed training methods to catch a new breed of ELD cheats that fabricates entire weeks' worth of logs. Overdrive reporting has linked a couple big fleets to such behavior.
May 19, 2026
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