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ELD (Electronic Logging Device) Compliance: What Every Trucking Business Should Know

As an unshakeable 2290 e-filing service, compliance entails much more than just acquiring a Schedule 1. Today, one of the most important federal laws for motor carriers and owner-operators is ELD compliance. No matter if you are your own boss or you manage a potentially large fleet, an ELD that is FMCSA-approved is necessary for the Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules and violation costs.

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What Is ELD Compliance?

ELD compliance cretins following the FMCSA mandate wherein most commercial vehicles need to have an electronic device creating an automatic record of the driving hours. Syncs with engine trucks and records essential hours of service condition as driving time, rest periods, engine hours, and vehicle activity. This will be, in turn, accurate logs, safer roads, and less manual paperwork error.

Who Needs an ELD?

Most CDL-required interstate commerce drivers must use an ELD unless otherwise exempt. These exemptions include:

  • Drivers of vehicles manufactured before 2000
  • The short-haul drivers who are within the 150 air-mile radius exemption
  • Drive-away/tow-away enterprises

If you own a heavy vehicle, wherein you file your HVUT Form 2290, there's a good possibility that you are required to stay compliant with the ELD rule as well.

Why ELD Compliance Matters

Keeping compliant ensures safety and performance, as well as legal protection, thus the major advantages include:

  • Precisely tracking HOS and minimize logbook violations,
  • Reduce the risk factors of DOT fines and roadside delays,
  • Enhancing a fleet's safety and monitoring,
  • Optimizing trip planning and fuel efficiency,
  • Providing more transparency during audits and inspections.

What Happens if You Don't Comply?

The implications of failing to comply with this mandate include:

  • Out of service orders, which are usually issued during roadside inspections
  • Fines and citations
  • Heightened scrutiny from DOT
  • Effect on safety scores and insurance costs

Stay compliant to safeguard the business, your drivers, and operational reputations.

Keeping ELD Compliance Smooth

Choose FMCSA certified ELD provider


Provide training to drivers on how to use and troubleshoot


Maintain related documents for inspections

Regularly update ELD software


Monitor HOS data and driver behavior


Keep backup procedures for device failure

ELD Compliance + 2290 Filing:

Stay Fully Legal Just like HVUT, ELD compliance is another important piece to your trucking regulatory requirements. We make one part of compliance easy-e-file Form 2290 with us and get your IRS-stamped Schedule 1 immediately so that you are ready for:

  • Truck Registration
  • IRP plates
  • IFTA requirements
  • DOT audits
  • Roadside inspections

Staying compliant does not have to be complicated. Simply keep your ELD updated and your HOS rules, and then leave the rest up to us for fast, simple, and accurate 2290 filing whenever you need it.

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