It is anticipated that on October 30th, 2015 the FMSCA will announce the final rule mandating fleets to install Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in all vehicles that currently are required to keep Record of Duty Status (RODS).
The ELD mandate will replace the current rule, which requires drivers to retain paper logbooks to keep record of their HOS compliance. The mandate’s intent is to increase driver and public safety and stop drivers from misrepresenting their time on logbooks. The ELD mandate will go into effect 24 months after the final rule is published.
According to FMCSA, the ELD rule will establish:
- Minimum performance and design standards for hours-of-service (HOS) electronic logging devices (ELDs)
- Requirements for the mandatory use of these devices by drivers currently required to prepare HOS Record of Duty Status (RODS)
- Requirements concerning HOS supporting documents
- Measures to address concerns about harassment resulting from the mandatory use of ELDs
GPS and Track will be offering a Hours of Service Solution (HOS) in October 2015. We are very excited about our HOS platform that will be discounted pricing and no monthly fees.