The time is almost here. On December 18th ELD user documentation is required to be onboard a driver’s commercial motor vehicle. What does this mean exactly?
Take a look at the details from the FMCSA website:
“…A driver using an ELD must have an ELD information packet onboard the
commercial motor vehicle (CMV) containing the following items:
1. A user’s manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD;
2. An instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions to produce and transfer the driver’s hours-of-service records to an authorized safety
official;
3. An instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and
recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions; and
4. A supply of blank driver’s records of duty status (RODS) graph-grids sufficient to record the driver’s
duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
Prior to December 18, 2017, FMCSA recommends that drivers have the user’s manual, malfunction
instruction sheet, and graph-grids.”
For more information about the ELD requirements and FAQ you can visit this FMCSA page for more details.
The good news is that this information can be captured electronically, on a mobile smartphone or via a portable device. We work with ATS Fleet Management to provide ELD integrations that comply with the new regulations. ATS is registered on the FMCSA website as a provider for ELD.
You can check out our ELD Solutions page for more details.
If you are in Austin, Texas or the surrounding area call or email us for a demonstration or a quote. We not only have ELD solutions but many other fleet tracking services and functions to meet your needs.
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