ELD Removal: 14 Devices No Longer On FMCSA Approved List
FMCSA announces ELD removal for 14 logging devices that failed to meet federal requirements. Motor carriers must replace affected devices within 60 days.
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FMCSA Announces ELD Removal for 14 Devices
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced an ELD removal affecting14 electronic logging devices used by commercial motor carriers. The agency removed the devices from its list of registered ELD after determining they did not meet federal requirements for hours-of-service compliance.
ELD automatically records a driver’s duty status and helps enforce federal rules designed to reduce fatigue and improve highway safety. Because of this role, FMCSA maintains a list of approved devices that meet the technical standards required under federal law.
According to the agency, motor carriers currently using any of the affected devices must replace them with compliant systems within 60 days.
ELD Removal Linked to Federal Compliance Standards
The ELD removal follows an FMCSA review that found the devices did not meet the minimum standards set by federal ELD regulations.
Those standards are described in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395, which establishes the technical and operational requirements for electronic logging systems used in the trucking industry.
FMCSA said that maintaining compliance with those requirements is necessary for accurate recordkeeping and effective enforcement of HOS rules.
Federal officials emphasized that ELDs play a key role in tracking driving time and ensuring drivers take required rest periods.
Devices Included in the FMCSA ELD Removal
The agency identified fourteen devices that were removed from the registered list. These devices have now been placed on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list, which tracks systems that no longer meet agency standards.
The devices affected by the ELD removal include:
- Club ELD / Android – Club ELD
- Club ELD / iOS – Club ELD
- SAFERLOGS – DENDRA INC
- EGREEN ELD – Egreen ELD
Devices associated with Gorilla Fleet Safety, LLC include:
- Canada & US by Gorilla Safety
- Patriot ELD
- ClearPath ELD (formerly Trucker Path Pro)
- SimpleX 2 Go
- LB Technologies FleetTrack ELD
- HCSS Pro
- ELDX Pro
- AllwaysTrack ELD
- Gorilla Safety Express
- Command Alkon Powered by Gorilla Safety
FMCSA said these devices failed to meet required technical standards.
What Carriers Must Do After the ELD Removal
Motor carriers using one of the affected devices must take steps to remain compliant with federal hours-of-service regulations.
First, carriers should stop relying on the revoked devices and switch to paper logs or another compliant method to record duty status during the transition period.
Next, carriers must install a compliant device from FMCSA’s Registered ELD list before the replacement deadline.
FMCSA said motor carriers have 60 days to complete the transition, giving fleets time to select and install a compliant system.
Enforcement Timeline Following the ELD Removal
During the transition period, FMCSA said roadside inspectors may allow drivers to continue operating if they provide supporting documentation such as paper logs or other backup records of duty status.
However, enforcement rules will change once the transition period ends.
After the 60-day deadline, carriers that continue using one of the revoked devices will be considered out of compliance with federal electronic logging device requirements.
At that point, drivers may be cited for failing to maintain a valid record of duty status. In some situations, enforcement officials could also place the driver out of service based on Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance criteria.
Devices Could Return if Problems Are Corrected
FMCSA said the ELD removal may not necessarily be permanent.
If the providers correct the technical issues identified by the agency and demonstrate that their systems meet federal standards, the devices could potentially be restored to the official Registered ELD list.
Until that happens, the agency encourages motor carriers to verify their equipment and ensure their electronic logging devices remain compliant with federal regulations.
Other Recent ELD Removal Actions
The latest ELD removal follows several similar actions by the FMCSA in recent months. The agency has continued reviewing ELDs to ensure they meet the technical requirements established for HOS compliance.
Earlier this year, FMCSA removed 9 ELDs from the approved list after determining they did not meet federal standards. Motor carriers using those devices were given a transition period to replace them with compliant systems.
In a separate action, the agency also announced another ELD removal affecting four additional devices, which were also taken off the approved list. Together, these actions reflect an ongoing effort by federal regulators to monitor ELD providers and maintain compliance with federal logging device requirements.
