The ELD Mandate - Reduced Crash Risks and Increased Productivity

Publication of the FMCSA’s final Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule is just around the corner.

Considering the mandate applies to over three million drivers on the road today, it’s important that the trucking industry as a whole knows how it will impact them.

n its simplest form, an ELD is a device used to electronically and automatically collect RODS information needed for HOS requirement compliance, replacing paper log books.

The ELD Mandate includes technical and performance specifications that define exactly what an ELD must do, including:

• Connect to a truck’s engine to record if a truck is in motion
• Allow the driver to login and select On-duty, Off-duty, or On-Duty Not Driving
• Automatically select drive segments based on vehicle movement
• Graphically display RODS so a driver can quickly see their hours in a day
• Provide data in a standardized format
• Be capable of transmitting data to law enforcement in specifically defined ways
• Be certified by a vendor stating the device meets technical specifications
• Be listed on the FMCSA website with an accepted registration number