Electronic Logging Devices

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
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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
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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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Electronic Logging Devices
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
Motive dashcam
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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Electronic Logging Devices
Revoked PowerTrucks ELD reinstated by FMCSA
After possibly "cracking down" and removing 10 ELDs from FMCSA's approved list of devices, the agency has let another previously revoked device back on the list -- that makes two in as many weeks.
December 18, 2023
Powertrucks Eld
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA returns CI ELD Logs to 'registered devices' list
The ELD was one of 10 devices removed from FMCSA's list on Dec. 1. Also: DAT launches new fuel card program through OTR Solutions; Kenworth of Fremont, Indiana, relocates with expanded sales, parts and repair services.
December 8, 2023
CI ELD Logs
Electronic Logging Devices
10 ELDs removed from FMCSA's 'Registered Devices' list
Drivers who use the revoked ELDs must stop using the devices and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours-of-service data and replace the revoked ELDs with a compliant device before Jan. 30, 2024.
December 1, 2023
DOT officer checking truck driver's logs
Electronic Logging Devices
KSK ELD reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list
A week after the device was revoked, FMCSA has reinstated it to the list of registered devices. Also: Love's opens a second location in Prescott, Arkansas; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping truckers after blow-overs.
September 22, 2023
KSK ELD mobile app
Electronic Logging Devices
Canadian ELD mandate: Intra-provincial enforcement, with two notable exceptions
Most provinces have adopted Canada's ELD mandate into their regulations for province-only truckers. Significantly, however, Alberta and Saskatchewan still have no plan to adopt.
September 15, 2023
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