The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed four electronic logging devices from its list of approved products, affecting drivers and fleets that rely on those systems to stay compliant with hours-of-service rules.
According to FMCSA, the devices were taken off the Registered Devices list because the companies behind them failed to meet minimum federal requirements. When an ELD loses its certification, it can no longer be used to record hours of service once the transition period ends.
“Electronic logging devices play an important role in preventing unsafe driving practices,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs. “When devices don’t meet federal requirements, they put safety at risk, and that’s why we take action to remove them and keep our roads safer for everyone.”
The ELDs affected
The following four devices are now listed as revoked by FMCSA:
- P3TS from Top Tracking System
- Field Warrior ELD (BYOD) from Forward Thinking Systems
- Field Warrior ELD (Garmin) from Forward Thinking Systems
- Dynamic ELD from Midwestern Logistics
Forward Thinking Systems CEO David Isler said he was “very much taken by surprise on this,” adding that the company believed it had “already fixed all issues identified by FMCSA and were surprised to see our name on the revoked list. We will get it sorted.”
FMCSA said attempts to reach the other companies for comment were unsuccessful as of press time.
What drivers and carriers need to do now
Drivers and motor carriers using any of these devices have up to 60 days to replace them with a compliant ELD. FMCSA is advising anyone currently running a revoked unit to stop using it and switch to paper logs or approved logging software in the meantime.
All revoked devices must be fully replaced by March 1. After that date, using one of these units will be treated the same as operating without an ELD, which can lead to violations, citations, and potential out of service orders during inspections.
What happens if issues are fixed
FMCSA noted that if an ELD provider corrects all identified deficiencies, the agency can reinstate the device on the Registered Devices list. If that happens, FMCSA will notify the industry that the product is once again approved for use.
For drivers and fleet managers, this situation is a reminder to regularly check FMCSA’s ELD registration and revocation lists. Staying ahead of compliance changes can help avoid roadside problems, lost time, and unnecessary fines while keeping trucks moving legally and safely.
Source: Overdrive
