The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on January 8, 2025, that six electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been removed from the agency’s list of registered devices.
The following devices have been added to the Revoked Devices List:
- BLUE STAR ELD
- ROAD STAR SOLUTIONS
- United ELD
- Speed ELD
- Two TrackEnsure ELD models
According to FMCSA, these devices have been removed due to their failure to meet the minimum standards outlined in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. The revocation officially takes effect immediately.
Next Steps for Motor Carriers
FMCSA has confirmed it will issue an industry-wide email notifying motor carriers of the steps required for compliance. If you are currently using one of the affected ELDs, you’ll need to do the following:
- Stop using the revoked ELDs immediately. Switch to paper logs or logging software to track your hours of service data temporarily.
- Replace the devices. Ensure you install compliant ELDs listed on FMCSA’s Registered Devices list by March 9, 2025.
The FMCSA has provided motor carriers with a 60-day grace period to remove and replace the revoked devices.
Can the Revoked ELDs Be Reinstated?
If the affected ELD providers address and correct the reported deficiencies, their devices may be reinstated on FMCSA’s list of registered devices. If reinstated, the FMCSA will inform the industry of the update.
During this interim period, enforcement officers are encouraged to avoid citing drivers using the affected devices for violations such as 395.8(a)(1) (No record of duty status) or 395.22(a) (Failing to use a registered ELD). Instead, they may review driver records through paper logs, logging software, or even the revoked device, used as a back-up display method, to ensure hours of service data is available.
What Happens After March 9, 2025?
Beginning March 9, motor carriers continuing to use any of the listed revoked devices will face non-compliance penalties. Safety officials encountering drivers with these devices on or after this date will:
- Cite violations under 395.8(a)(1).
- Place drivers out-of-service (OOS) per the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Out-of-Service Criteria.
It is strongly recommended that motor carriers take proactive action now to avoid compliance issues, especially if the deficiencies for these ELDs are not resolved by their providers in time.
Stay Updated
To access more information about ELD requirements, approved devices, and FMCSA’s ongoing updates, visit the FMCSA ELD website.
Source: Truckers News
