Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revealed the removal of two electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its official registry. This action impacts a model of Blue Star ELD and Reliable ELD.
The FMCSA clarified that both devices have been placed on the Revoked Devices list due to non-compliance with the regulations established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A.
In a statement, Blue Star ELD explained that one of its previous ELD versions faced revocation back in May, but it was reinstated shortly after a system upgrade. Although the FMCSA’s registry continues to list the BSE version of Blue Star ELD, the BRS model was formally revoked as of August 15. A representative from Blue Star indicated that the revoked model was tied to their legacy system and expressed unawareness of any recent changes regarding their newer models.
Attempts to reach Reliable ELD for a response regarding this announcement have not yet been successful.
For truck operators and owner operators currently relying on the revoked ELDs, they must immediately stop using these devices and transition to either manual logs or logging software to accurately document their hours of service. Furthermore, it is essential for them to replace these revoked ELDs with compliant alternatives listed on the FMCSA’s Registered Devices roster by October 14.
Motor carriers are granted a 60-day transition period to upgrade from the revoked ELDs to compliant models. Should the ELD manufacturers address the noted issues, the FMCSA may consider reinstating these devices on the registry and will provide updates to the industry.
During this grace period, safety officials are instructed not to penalize drivers utilizing the revoked ELDs under sections 395.8(a)(1) (“No record of duty status”) or 395.22(a) (“Failing to use a registered ELD”). Rather, enforcement officers should request alternative documentation, such as paper logs or logging software, or can depend on the ELD display to confirm hours-of-service data.
Starting September 14, any carriers still operating with the revoked devices will be marked as non-compliant and classified as operating without an ELD. Safety officials who encounter such situations on or after September 21 are directed to cite these carriers under section 395.8(a)(1) and to take the driver out of service, following the FMCSA’s guidelines.
Source: Overdrive
