Electronic Logging Devices

Highway denies selling, storing or otherwise snooping on ELD data
Owner-ops say late last year dozens of brokers suddenly started denying them freight and pointing them to Highway's electronic logging device integrations, which many refused. Hear from the company itself on what's really going on.
March 7, 2025
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Carrier-vetting firm, brokers 'overstepping' in onboarding: Owner-ops
Can today's digital carrier vetting protocols work for owner-operators running paper logs? Owner-ops' longtime data-privacy concerns are well-known and well-founded, but here Highway gives some answers and maybe even a solution.
January 14, 2025
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FMCSA revokes registrations of six ELDs
The removal of the six ELDs from FMCSA's Registered Devices list brings the total to 15 since mid-November.
January 8, 2025
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Regulations
Mountain ELD, XELD revoked by FMCSA
These are the two latest ELDs to be removed from the list of certified devices by FMCSA. Also: Trucking conditions saw positive turn in October; Clean Freight Coalition joins call for OEMs to abandon CARB partnership.
December 19, 2024
Mountain ELD
Regulations
'Revert to paper logs or logging software': FMCSA revokes certifications of 4 ELDs
One device from Columbus ELD and three devices from MasterELD were removed from FMCSA's list of registered ELDs. Carriers are asked to stop using the devices and revert to paper/logging software, then replace them with compliant devices by Feb. 9.
December 11, 2024
MasterELD
Regulations
Keep Tracking, Rollingtrans ELDs removed from 'Registered Devices' list
FMCSA removed three devices from its Registered ELDs list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola recalls battery-electric trucks; North Carolina reminds drivers to stay on truck routes; two new TA Express locations.
November 18, 2024
Keep Tracking ELD
Regulations
ELD exemption: Owner-op's request denied
The trucker told FMCSA he had a new business and couldn't afford an ELD when seeking a one-year exemption from ELD regulations. Also: ATBS hosting semi-annual owner-op income session Sept. 18; Kansas police issue highway rule reminder after crash.
September 13, 2024
ELD on truck dash
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA removes two ELDs from 'Registered Devices' list
FMCSA continues to crack down on bad ELDs in batches with a version of Blue Star ELD and Reliable ELD placed on the Revoked Devices list. Drivers should revert to paper logs for now and get a new ELD before October 14.
August 15, 2024
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FMCSA removes four ELDs from 'Registered Devices' list
The agency has placed four ELDs -- the CTE-LOG ELD, ELD VOLT, PowerTrucks ELD, and TFM ELD -- on its "Revoked Devices" list and is telling carriers to stop using them and replace them with a registered device within 60 days.
July 23, 2024
TFM ELD
Regulations
Timeline for AEBs, broker transparency, other rulemakings in the works
The 2024 Spring Regulatory Agenda, published this month, updates the timeline on a number of potential rulemakings from FMCSA and NHTSA affecting trucking.
July 17, 2024
trucks on highway crossing bridges
Regulations
Blue Star ELD back on FMCSA registry
After being placed on the agency's revoked devices list Tuesday, the Blue Star ELD is back on the registered devices list. Also: TA kicks off St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund fundraiser campaign; new service helps states with OS/OW permitting/routing.
May 23, 2024
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Regulations
Two more ELDs off FMCSA's device list | $5M worth of meth pulled from papaya load
The Blue Star ELD and ELD Mandate Plus device are now on the revoked devices list. Also: $5.4 million worth of alleged meth found in papaya shipment; Peterbilt 589 test drives in Ohio Thursday; ATA launches new industry image campaign.
May 21, 2024
ELD Mandate Plus device
Hours of Service
FMCSA explains the HOS waivers around Baltimore's bridge collapse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spelled out further details of, and longer-range possibilities for, the hours of service waivers in place following collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
April 10, 2024
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Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA revokes five more ELDs, as owner-op seeks mandate waiver
FMCSA on Thursday revoked five ELDs from the self-certification list. Also: A one-truck owner-operator seeks an exemption from the ELD mandate due to the cost of compliance; another tech firm petitions to allow mirror-alternative camera.
February 29, 2024
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Business
Successful owners tackle detention's time, cost and rates impacts: Two new surveys
The OOIDA Foundation surveyed OOIDA members on various aspects of detention time and rates. The results offer insights about how successful owner-operators are adjusting to challenging times and underscore best practices around costs, revenues, and more.
February 29, 2024
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Business
Motive countersues Samsara after trade commission complaint over ELD tech
After Samsara filed suit and filed an International Trade Commission complaint against Motive, Motive is countersuing on the same claims. Also: MATS relocates Truck Parking Community; Michigan lifts weight restrictions on most highways.
February 16, 2024
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Life
The Steel Woods, Tony Justice to feature in MATS concert
Trucker/singer-songwriter Tony Justice will kick things off Friday night at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March. Also: Sheetz opening new truck-friendly location off I-95 in North Carolina; Bestpass "Toll Genius" now available in Geotab system.
February 9, 2024
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Electronic Logging Devices
ELD maker Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, sued by competitor
Trucking tech firm Samsara alleges that Motive engaged in illegal conduct that includes patent infringement and false advertisement. Also: Eaton Cummins' Endurant XD automated transmission now offered on certain Internationals; latest Highway Angel.
January 25, 2024
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Kenworth discontinuing W900 models, T800W and C500
A source with knowledge about the manufacturer's plans confirmed Tuesday that Kenworth would soon announce the end of production of the W900L, W900B, T800W and C500 models due to tightening emissions regulations and other issues.
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