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.
