FMCSA Revokes Two More Electronic Logging Devices

These ELDs have been removed from the list of registered devices.

Source: FMCSA

Mountain ELD and XELD devices were placed on the Revoked Devices list due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. These ELDs now appear on FMCSA’s Revoked Devices list.

The agency last week revoked four other ELDs, and three last month. 

The removals are effective December 18, 2024. If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies for their devices, FMCSA will place the ELDs back on the list of registered devices and inform the industry of the update.

What Should Drivers and Trucking Companies Do If Their ELDs Are Revoked?

FMCSA will send an industry-wide email to inform motor carriers that all who use these revoked ELDs must take the following steps:

• Discontinue using the revoked ELDs and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data.
• Replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before February 16, 2025.

Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs. 

During this time, safety officials are encouraged not to cite drivers using these revoked ELDs for 395.8(a)(1) – “No record of duty status” or 395.22(a) – “Failing to use a registered ELD.” 

Instead, the agency said, enforcement officials should request the driver’s paper logs or logging software or use the ELD display as a back-up method to review the hours-of-service data.

Beginning February 16, 2025, those who continue to use the revoked devices listed above will be considered as operating without an ELD and drivers will be placed out-of-service.

Just another reason to utilize NorthAmerican Transportation Association’s NTA ELD. NTA is the only transportation started by a trucking professional who was once with the California Trucking Association’s safety department. 

NTA is a reseller of a MAJOR ELD that has been on the market since 2016.

The NTA ELD is an electronic logging device developed by the NorthAmerican Transportation Association (NTA) to assist commercial drivers and fleet managers in complying with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. It automatically records driving time by connecting to a vehicle's engine control module (ECM) via the diagnostic port and synchronizes with the driver's mobile device through Bluetooth or USB. 

Key features of the NTA ELD include:

• Automatic Driver Logs: The device captures driving time automatically whenever the vehicle moves at a speed of 5 mph or more, switching the driver's status to "Driving." If the vehicle remains stationary for over five minutes, the driver is prompted to change their status; without a response, it defaults to "On Duty." 
• Log Management and Certification: Drivers can view and edit their Records of Duty Status (RODS) for the past 14 days using the NTA ELD Electronic Logbook App. Logs can be certified by tapping the "Certify" button within the app. 
• HOS Compliance: The app provides information on applicable HOS rules, cycles, and cargo types, helping drivers stay compliant with federal regulations. It also supports special driving categories like Yard Move and Personal Conveyance, which can be enabled or disabled by fleet managers. 
• Compatibility: The NTA ELD is compatible with most vehicles equipped with standard 6-pin, 9-pin, or OBDII diagnostic ports. It connects to Android devices running version 5.1 or later and iOS devices running version 8.0 or later. 
• Offline Functionality: Both the ELD device and the Electronic Logbook App can function without a cellular data connection. While offline, the ELD continues to collect vehicle and GPS data, which can be synchronized with the NTA ELD servers once an internet connection is available. 

The NTA ELD is designed to be tamper-resistant, employing multiple methods to prevent unauthorized adjustments, ensuring the integrity of recorded driving data. 

For more information go to: https://www.ntassoc.com/nta-electronic-logging-devices.