FMCSA Revokes 12 ELDs, Creating July Deadline for Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed 12 electronic logging devices from its list of registered ELDs, creating a new compliance deadline for motor carriers and commercial truck drivers who may still be using the affected systems.

FMCSA announced Wednesday, May 20, 2026, that the devices were moved to the agency’s Revoked Devices list because the companies failed to meet the minimum federal requirements for ELDs under Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.

For truck drivers, the key date is July 20, 2026. Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with a compliant device from FMCSA’s Registered Devices list.

After that deadline, drivers who are still using one of the revoked devices may be cited and placed out of service.

Drivers Could Face Out-of-Service Orders After July 20

FMCSA said motor carriers using the revoked ELDs must stop using those devices and switch to paper logs or logging software to record required hours-of-service data during the transition period.

The agency also said carriers must replace the revoked devices with compliant ELDs before July 20, 2026.

That deadline matters because enforcement changes after that date. Beginning July 20, any motor carrier still using one of the revoked devices will be considered to be operating without an ELD.

Safety officials who find a driver using one of the revoked devices on or after July 20 should cite the driver under 395.8(a)(1), which covers “No record of duty status.” The driver should also be placed out of service under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Out-of-Service Criteria.

That means a driver could lose time on the road even if the carrier made the original decision to use the device.

12 ELDs Removed by FMCSA

The devices removed from FMCSA’s registered ELD list include several providers and device names that carriers and drivers should check carefully.

FMCSA listed the following revoked devices:

Drivers and carriers should check the provider name, device name, model number, and ELD identifier. Device names may look similar, so the identifier can help confirm whether a device is on the revoked list or not.

What Drivers Should Know During the 60-Day Window

FMCSA is giving motor carriers a transition period before full enforcement begins.

Before July 20, 2026, safety officials are being encouraged not to cite drivers using the revoked devices for failing to use a registered ELD or for having no record of duty status.

Instead, inspectors should ask to review the driver’s paper logs, logging software, or use the ELD display as a backup method to review hours-of-service data.

That does not mean drivers can ignore the issue. Drivers must still be able to show required hours-of-service records. The revoked device may not be enough on its own, especially if the carrier has already moved to paper logs or another logging method during the replacement period.

For company drivers, the most important step is knowing whether the truck’s ELD is one of the revoked devices. If it is, the driver may need clear instructions from the carrier on how to record hours until a compliant ELD is installed.

For owner-operators, the impact may be more direct. They may need to choose a new compliant ELD, move records as needed, and make sure the replacement is completed before the deadline.

All Must Replace Revoked ELDs

FMCSA said motor carriers using the revoked devices must replace them with compliant ELDs from the agency’s Registered Devices list.

That creates a short timeline for fleets, small carriers, and owner-operators. The 60-day window gives carriers time to make the change, but the deadline may still create costs and paperwork.

Carriers may need to review which trucks are using affected devices, inform drivers, move to paper logs or logging software during the transition, and install a compliant ELD before July 20.

Safety departments and compliance officers may also need to document the change. That could help reduce confusion during roadside inspections.

The issue may be especially important for small fleets and independent operators. A revoked device can create an unexpected cost, and waiting until the final days before the deadline could increase the risk of compliance problems.

79 ELDs Removed Since 2025

FMCSA said it has now removed 79 ELDs since January 2025 for failing to meet federal standards.

That number shows the agency’s latest action is part of a larger pattern. FMCSA is continuing to review devices and remove those that do not meet federal requirements.

FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs said the agency is serious about removing unsafe and unreliable ELDs from the market and holding manufacturers accountable to federal safety standards.

The agency also said a device can be returned to the registered list if the provider corrects all identified deficiencies. If that happens, FMCSA said it will place the device back on the list and inform the trucking industry.

However, FMCSA is still urging motor carriers to act now instead of waiting to see whether a provider fixes the problem.

Why This Matters for Truck Drivers

For truck drivers, the biggest risk is being caught with a revoked ELD after the July 20 deadline.

A driver using one of the listed devices after that date may be treated as operating without an ELD. That can lead to a citation and an out-of-service order.

The notice also shows why drivers and carriers cannot assume an ELD will stay approved forever. A device that was once listed by FMCSA can later be revoked if it does not meet federal standards.

This issue is not limited to paperwork. Hours-of-service records are a major part of roadside inspections, audits, and safety compliance. If the ELD system is no longer accepted, it can create problems for drivers, carriers, and fleets.

The practical message is clear: carriers using one of the 12 revoked ELDs need to make a change before July 20, 2026. Drivers using those devices should know how their hours are being recorded during the transition and whether a compliant replacement is planned.