FMCSA's ELD registry cleanup: Three new revocations

Three electronic logging devices from two manufacturers are the latest to get “revoked” status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's ELD registry.

The agency removed the Safe ELD (iOS and Android) and the MyLogs ELD from its list of approved ELDs “due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395,” FMCSA said. Questions to the ELD providers about the reason for the revocations and next steps for customers went unreturned as of press time. 

“Since January 2025, FMCSA has taken decisive action -- removing 67 noncompliant devices that failed to meet federal standards -- to protect the integrity of the ELD program, and we will continue to identify and remove any device that falls short,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs.

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Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with a compliant device. Anyone using the revoked ELDs is required to discontinue use and revert to paper logs or logging software to record hours-of-service data. 

These revoked devices must be replaced with a compliant ELD by July 7.

Before July 7, safety officials are encouraged not to cite drivers using the revoked ELDs for no-logbook violations -- 395.8(a)(1) -- or for “Failing to use a registered ELD,” codified 395.22(a). Officers should request the driver’s paper logs, logging software, or use the ELD display as a back-up method to review the hours-of-service data.

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After July 7, motor carriers and drivers who continue to use the revoked devices will be considered as operating without an ELD and will be cited as such.

If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies for its device, FMCSA noted it would place the ELD back on the list of registered devices and inform the industry. FMCSA, however, strongly encourages motor carriers to take action to avoid compliance issues in the event that the deficiencies are not addressed by the ELD provider. 

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