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FMCSA ELD Mandate: Final Ruling on Electronic Logging Devices
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released the final ruling on mandating electronic logbooks for commercial vehicle drivers working in the U.S. It also applies to truck and bus drivers from Mexico and Canada who cross into the U.S. and operate a commercial vehicle.
The ruling was implemented to improve highway safety by strengthening driver compliance with Hours of Service regulations that prevent fatigue. The rule not only addresses the requirement for electronic logging devices, but describes the type of supporting documents required for managing driver Hours of Service (HOS) reporting.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) estimates that, on an annual basis, 26 lives will be saved and 562 injuries prevented by reducing roadway crashes that involve commercial motor vehicles. They are also estimating that this could cost the trucking industry around $1 billion but with the reduction in paperwork, the industry could save $2.4 billion, which results in an overall savings of $1.4 billion.
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate – Knowing and Understanding the Facts
For additional resources on the ELD Mandate, please see the links below:
- NEW: "Commercial vehicle inspectors will issue citations to motor carriers operating vehicles without electronic logging devices beginning Dec. 18 but will not place vehicles out of service until April 1." Read the Transport Topics Article.
- What is the meaning of ELD and what is the ELD Rule?
- What does this ELD Ruling mean to the trucking industry?
- Automatic Onboard Recording Device (AOBRD) and Electronic Onboard Recorder (EOBR)
Descartes Offering
Telematics and Compliance Device:
A low cost, simple plug and play device including intelligent in-vehicle driver coaching, vehicle diagnostics, detailed data recording, comprehensive driver behavior monitoring. Meets the requirements of the Hours of Service (HOS) and electronic driver log rules.Remote Diagnostics:
Utilize real-time data to provide driver and vehicle information (fuel usage, speed, oil pressure, engine temperature, door sensors, etc.). Data can be archived and accessed later enabling detailed fuel consumption, vehicle telemetry, and driver behavior analyses.Safety and Security:
Proactively manage safety and security issues with:
- Vehicle track and trace enables you to know where your vehicles are located at all times
- Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) helps you better manage the required process of daily vehicle inspection and reporting
- An alert is triggered whenever vehicle is started, by a non-authorized person
- Enables hands-free and immediate messaging to promote safer driving
Business Intelligence:
Access comprehensive and up-to-date data that can be used for long-term strategic planning and decision making. Including:
- Idle Monitoring - Monitor and control idle time to comply with company policies and city ordinances
- Driver Scorecard - Ability to monitor and report on acceleration, speeding violations, hard breaking or agressive maneuvers.
- International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Mileage Recording - Accurately record and report the fuel tax miles run in each state.
- Easy access to data to ensure accuracy of driver logs and Hours of Service reporting.
