What is ELD (Electronic Logging Device)?
In the United States, the FMCSA ELD rule requires most drivers who must keep records of duty status to use a registered ELD instead of paper logs. The device syncs with the engine, so it logs when the vehicle moves and when the engine runs, and the driver sets other duty statuses such as on duty not driving or sleeper berth. Only a device that its manufacturer has self-certified and registered with FMCSA counts as compliant, so check the FMCSA list before you buy. Exceptions exist, for example for drivers who qualify for the short-haul exception and for vehicles with engines older than model year 2000. Canada has its own federal ELD mandate, and the UK and EU use tachographs instead. Traxelio's ELD is FMCSA-registered and self-certified, and it keeps logs, inspections and mileage in one workspace with your GPS data.
How it works
- The ELD connects to the vehicle engine and reads when it moves.
- It logs driving time automatically and the driver sets other duty statuses.
- Logs sync to the carrier's account.
- The driver shows or transfers the logs at a roadside inspection.
- The carrier reviews logs for violations before they become fines.
Key facts
- Replaces paper logbooks with automatic records
- Flags hours-of-service violations before an inspector does
- Speeds up roadside inspections with a data transfer or on-screen display
- Keeps duty status next to GPS location in one workspace
