What trucks are required to have electronic logs?

Vehicles Manufactured Before 2000 An electronic logging device (ELD) unit requires an engine control module (ECM). However, most engines manufactured before 2000 lack an ECM. Therefore, if a commercial motor vehicle’s engine was manufactured in 2000 or earlier, that vehicle is exempt from being required to use an ELD.

When did electronic logs become mandatory?

18, 2017
When the ELD Mandate Goes Into Effect The ELD rule became law Feb. 16, 2016. The compliance date, the day when use of ELDs in the described applications becomes mandatory, is Dec. 18, 2017.

Is electronic logbook mandatory?

Are Electronic Logs Mandatory? Electronic logs are mandatory for commercial drivers who are under the requirement to log their hours-of-service (HOS) records-of-duty-status (RODS), including commercial buses and trucks.

Who must comply with the ELD mandate?

Who must comply with the electronic logging device (ELD) rule? The ELD applies to most motor carriers and drivers who are currently required to maintain records of duty status (RODS) per Part 395, 49 CFR 395.8(a). The rule applies to commercial buses as well as trucks, and to Canada- and Mexico-domiciled drivers.

What year trucks are exempt from ELD?

2000
In addition, vehicles manufactured before 2000 are exempt from the ELD mandate. To clarify, pre-2000 refers to the engine model year, not the vehicle model year. So, if a 2000 model-year vehicle has a 1999 engine, there is no need to comply with the ELD rule.

Do local drivers need a logbook?

Although drivers are not required to maintain a detailed log of their duty status, they are required to record their on-duty time.

Do hotshot drivers need ELD?

While the use of ELDs for hotshot drivers depends on the vehicle’s weight and how far they travel, most operators will need to use one. Van and truck owners must also use an ELD when they are using their vehicle for personal purposes. However, they may record their off-duty status as personal conveyance.

Which engines are ELD exempt?

The FMCSA has clarified, truck ENGINES must be older than 2000 to be exempt. If your truck is newer but the engine is 1999 or older, you are exempt. This includes glider kits with engines that are older than 1999. Many attendees were wondering why trucks with engines older than 2000 were exempt.