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Electronic Logging Devices

Electronic Logging Devices
ELD fraud: Drivers reveal what it's like hauling 16, 18, 22 hours a day
Overdrive tells the story of truck drivers coerced to run around the clock for fleets they say engage in ELD fraud, monitor the police, and aren't afraid to use or threaten violence.
November 10, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Majestic Cargo Lines under police investigation after ELD cheating, pay-skimming allegations
An Indiana-based fleet accused of ELD cheating just passed an FMCSA audit, but now state police has involved the FBI in investigations. The fleet's owner denies allegations.
November 6, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA will 'hold violators fully accountable' after ELD fraud scandal revealed
FMCSA and Illinois State Police saw firsthand a truck driver call a fraudulent ELD provider and reset his hours. The driver's fleet hoped to make a point, and now FMCSA vows action.
October 28, 2026
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How 1 million ELD fraudsters broke the trucking industry, and how to save it
Big fleet CEO Zach Meiborg says it's time to get real about rampant ELD fraud, illegal capacity, and outdated hours of service rules holding trucking back. Scrapping the 11-hour drive time limit is a start.
October 27, 2026
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Business
Fuel tops trucking's concerns, with parking close behind for drivers
The surge in diesel prices this year has taken the top spot in ATRI's annual "Top Industry Issues" report. While truckers and carriers were generally in agreement on that, opinions differed otherwise, including a resurgence in carriers' "driver shortage" claims.
October 20, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
Highway plans ELD update after HOS cheats found on platform
After Overdrive found ELD providers who admitted to HOS cheating integrated within Highway, the tech company wouldn't commit to kicking hours cheats off the platform.
October 6, 2026
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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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Life
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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