In addition to the automatic ELD tracking, supporting documents and instructional materials are also important. For example, the shipment ID number and trailer number may need to be manually entered into the system, while other information such as date time location information engine hours vehicle miles and identification information for the driver, authenticated user, vehicle, and motor carrier will be automatically recorded at certain intervals. If it's solely for the driver’s benefit and not for the transportation of goods, then it would be considered "personal conveyance."ĭrivers and motor carriers now must pay closer attention to the finer details when logging on and off-duty status with ELD devices. The FMCSA wants to focus on the purpose of the vehicle movement. Now, the federal register is proposing that the "short distance" and "laden freight" requirements be removed. Under previous proposals, the ELD mandate permitted certain activities when using a CMV as "off-duty time." Drivers, for example, were only allowed to travel a "short distance" when traveling home, to lodging, or restaurants, as long as they were not "laden with freight."
#NEW FMCSA PERSONAL CONVEYANCE RULE DRIVERS#
Personal conveyance takes effect when drivers use their commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for personal needs, such as going to a restaurant or driving home. New Rules Proposed for "Personal Conveyance"Ĭhanges are being proposed to the personal conveyance guidance. Last year, the final rule compliance date was delayed until December 2017, with hard implementation beginning in April 2018.īelow is a review of new changes and requirements to the FMCSA electronic log rules. The FMCSA ELD Mandate has been one of the most talked about new trucking regulations from 2017.
FMCSA ELD MANDATE UPDATE – February 26, 2018
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