1. Implementing Electronic Logging Devices
October 21, 2017
Implementing Electronic Logging Devices

2. When?
Monday, December 18, 2017!

3. Who?
All drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (10,000 lbs. and over)

4. Exemptions Local Drivers
100 miles for CDL and 150 miles for Non-CDL
Use paper logs no more than 8 days out of any 30 days
Tow-Away operations
Vehicles with engine model year 1999 and older

5. EOBR or AOBR?
After December 18, Electronic On-Board Recorder only
Automatic On-Board Recorders okay through December 18, 2019
New drivers/vehicles after deadline must use an ELD

6. Legislative Delays
2017 funding bill had 1 year delay but final version does not contain this provision
Standalone bill by Representative Babin for 2 year delay also unlikely to proceed through process

7. Implementation Recommendations
Start NOW! – Drivers must be trained and units installed by deadline
Avoid device shortages
Enforcement will be unpredictable – Look for reasons to use rather than not

8. Choosing a Device/Vendor
Reputable and established company
Guaranteed continued compliance!
Installation process
By driver or technician
Overall cost
Up front hardware cost
Monthly service fees
Compatible with wide variety of vehicles
Live versus updated data

9. Monitoring Device Usage
Unassigned Driving
Tampering or Device error
Local operation
Yard operation
Required monitoring of:
Mileage
Engine time
Device power status
Drivers must monitor device status

10. Monitoring Device Usage
Non-working devices
Must be identified right away
Drivers must have paper logbook
Prior 7 days recreated
Mileage jumps must be explained
Federal requirement to replace within 8 days

11. Monitoring Device Usage
Driver interaction
Don’t forget to log on!
Must update at every stop
Hours of service compliance
When next required break must occur
Optional
Hard braking, speeding
Out of route operation
Vehicle malfunctions (ECM error codes)

12. Adapt Dispatch Operation
Available hours for job assignments
Vehicle locations for capacity planning and customer inquiries
Locate missing vehicles/drivers
Road construction
Traffic conditions

13. Driver Experience Updating when stopping truck
Logging in before driving
Fourteen hour rule and eight hour rule
Off duty driving
Shop test driving
Yard operations
Personnel conveyance
Local operation
Traffic conditions

14. Record Keeping IFTA tax record keeping Miles by state
Daily log records
Fuel receipts
Electronic versus paper records
FMCSA audits
State tax audits
Must be compliant and accessible

15. Recommendations Incentives for early adoption
Training readily available
Buddy system of drivers helping drivers
Transition training period (until deadline)
24 hour technical assistance
Maintain stock for quick replacement

16. Rental ELD Exemption Published 10/11/2017 and expires in 5 years.
Limited to vehicles used 8 days or less
Cannot obtain another rental or renew rental to avoid requirement
Check with vendor for units used more than 8 days for options

17. Rental ELD Exemption Terms of the Exemption
Driver must have paper logs for current day and the 7 days prior
Must have a legible copy of rental agreement showing vehicle and date rented
Must have copy of the exemption document from the FMCSA
Driver must update ELD with rental use

18. Questions?