To certify an ELD with the FMCSA, the device provider must follow a registration and certification process established by the agency. This generally involves meeting the technical and performance requirements set by the FMCSA. The provider must complete a self-certification process and provide the required documentation to validate compliance with FMCSA regulations.

ELD Features and Capabilities:

• Provides separate accounts for drivers and non-driver administrators.
• Integrates seamlessly with the engine control module to automatically record engine power status, vehicle movement, and other data.
• Automatically logs all driving times at 60-minute intervals, recording date, time, location, engine hours, mileage, and driver identification.
• Records location with an accuracy of a one-mile radius during driving periods.
• Reduces location accuracy to a 10-mile radius when the vehicle is used for authorized personal use.
• Synchronizes ELD time with Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).
• Retains data for the current 24-hour period and the previous seven consecutive days.
• Prevents tampering and does not allow alteration or deletion of the information initially collected for the driver’s ELD records.
• Requires the driver to review unidentified driver records and either accept the assignment of that time period or indicate that the records do not belong to them.
• Allows a driver to obtain a copy of their ELD records upon request, either as a printout or an electronic file.
• Supports one of two data transfer options:
• Telematic Type: Uses wireless internet and email services.
• Local Transfer Type: Uses USB 2.0 and Bluetooth®.
• Displays all standardized data required by authorized safety officials upon request, either on a screen or in a printed format that includes a daily header, a graphical grid showing driving status changes, and a detailed daily data log. The printed grid must be at least 6 by 1.5 inches.
• Requires driver certification and an annotation (written explanation) for any edits made to the records by the driver or any other ELD user.
• Requires the certification of driver logs at the end of each 24-hour period.
• Provides the ELD user manual, troubleshooting instructions, data retention protocols during malfunctions, and instructions for transferring HOS records to safety officials.
• Includes volume control or mute options for any audio features.
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