What Is an ELD? Electronic Logging Device Overview
An ELD records a CDL driver's hours of service automatically. Learn what ELDs do, who is required to have one, and how to find FMCSA-registered devices.
ELD and HOS Guides
Federal ELD requirements apply to most interstate CDL drivers who must maintain Records of Duty Status (RODS). Hours of service rules limit daily driving time, on-duty windows, and weekly limits. Exemptions exist for qualifying short-haul and other operations.
Who Must Use an ELD — Federal Mandate Guide
Which CDL drivers and carriers must use an electronic logging device under the FMCSA ELD mandate, and which may qualify for exemptions.
ELD Exemptions — Who Does Not Need an ELD
Federal rules exempt certain drivers from the ELD mandate: short-haul operators, driveaway-towaway drivers, and pre-2000 model-year vehicles.
Hours of Service Basics for Property Carriers
FMCSA hours of service rules for property-carrying CDL drivers: 11-hour limit, 14-hour window, 30-minute break, and weekly limits explained.
Short-Haul Exemption — ELD and HOS Rules
CDL drivers within a 150 air-mile radius may qualify for the short-haul ELD exemption. Learn the conditions and what records you must keep.
ELD Requirements for Owner-Operators
Owner-operators subject to ELD rules need a compliant device on the FMCSA list. Learn your obligations whether leased to a carrier or under own authority.
ELD Malfunction Procedures — Driver Steps
ELD malfunction procedures: driver and carrier notification requirements, the 8-day repair window, and maintaining paper logs at roadside inspections.
Personal Conveyance and ELD Rules
What personal conveyance is under FMCSA guidance, when it applies, how it records on an ELD, and what disqualifies a move from being logged as PC.